SR614: SR614 Clayton County Day; recognize February 5, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1953, for supporting local business growth and community life, and highlights the Leadership Clayton program, started in 1972, which has trained more than 1,000 community leaders over the decades. The resolution formally recognizes February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol, a day when chamber members visit the legislature to meet lawmakers and discuss issues affecting Clayton County. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Chamber of Commerce.

• Formally commends the Clayton County Government and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for their leadership and community work.
• Designates February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than substantive legislation.

The resolution mainly affects the Clayton County Government and the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, which receive the recognition, along with chamber members who plan to visit the State Capitol on the designated day.

The resolution has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians, but it gives Clayton County's government and business community formal recognition from the Senate and marks a specific day for chamber members to engage directly with state lawmakers.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce's founding in 1953 and its role in promoting business growth and community quality of life.
• It highlights Leadership Clayton, a leadership development program started in 1972 that has involved more than 1,000 participants.
• The resolved clause commends Clayton County Government and the Chamber of Commerce and sets February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to the Chamber of Commerce.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)

• Clayton County
• ceremonial resolution
• chamber of commerce
• state capitol day