SR601: SR601 City of Powder Springs; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the City of Powder Springs, which was founded as Springville in 1838 and renamed in 1859 after mineral springs that turned nearby sand black like gunpowder. The resolution recounts the city's history, its location near Atlanta, and its historic downtown and Towne Square area. The Senate resolves that it recognizes and commends the city for its historical, economic, and cultural contributions to Georgia. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends the City of Powder Springs for its contributions to the state.
• Recounts the city's founding history, its original name Springville, and the origin of its current name.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names the City of Powder Springs, including its citizens, leaders, and employees, whom it recognizes and commends. It has no legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or governments in Georgia.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, or funding for Powder Springs or anyone else. Its practical effect is limited to an official, public statement of recognition distributed to the press.

• The resolution opens with a series of 'WHEREAS' clauses describing the city's 1838 founding as Springville and its 1859 renaming to Powder Springs.
• The operative resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the City of Powder Springs for its historical, economic, and cultural contributions to Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.
• The resolution contains no penalties, funding amounts, or effective date since it is a commendation rather than a change to law.

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

• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)Primary sponsor

• Powder Springs
• Georgia Senate resolution
• local history
• ceremonial recognition