SR620: SR620 Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Leadership Cobb, a Cobb County leadership training program founded in 1983, and specifically the program's Class of 2026. The resolution recounts the program's history, its founders, its ties to the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, and the extensive time commitment participants make, including full-day sessions, retreats, and community engagement work. It also names the class's chairs, vice chairs, committee volunteers, and the Government Day Committee that organizes a day for the class to learn about local government. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend the group for community service, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Leadership Cobb and the Class of 2026.

• Formally commends Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026 for community service and civic engagement.
• Recounts the program's 1983 founding and its founders' role in training community leaders in Cobb County.
• Names the class's leadership, committee volunteers, and the Government Day Committee organizing a January 2026 government education day.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Leadership Cobb and the Class of 2026.

This resolution directly affects Leadership Cobb, its alumni volunteers and committee members, and the 50 individuals in the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026. It does not create obligations for the general public, state agencies, or Georgia residents outside this group.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic recognition. Its practical impact is limited to acknowledging the Leadership Cobb program and its 2026 class members for their volunteer leadership training and community service work.

• The preamble describes Leadership Cobb's founding in 1983 and credits founders Harris Hines, Johnny Isakson, Phil Sanders, and Jay Whorton.
• The resolution details the Class of 2026's time commitment, including eight full-day sessions, evening sessions, retreats, and a graduation ceremony.
• It lists the Class of 2026's chairs, vice chairs, and dozens of alumni volunteers who help plan program sessions.
• It describes the Government Day Committee's January 18, 2026 program to teach the class about how government operates.
• The resolved clauses commend Leadership Cobb and the Class of 2026 and direct the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution.

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

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• Cobb County
• community leadership
• Senate resolution
• civic engagement