HR1137: HR1137 Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School; winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Sonic Edge, a 17-member a cappella group from Pebblebrook High School's Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts, for winning the National Championship title at the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City, marking the group's second consecutive national title. The resolution praises the group's director, Trey Giddens, and school leadership, and recognizes individual members Amber Lowe (Best Vocal Percussionist) and Elise Lloyd (Best Soloist). It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Sonic Edge members and school leaders. It has no regulatory effect and creates no new law.

• Formally congratulates Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella.
• Recognizes individual achievements of ensemble members Amber Lowe and Elise Lloyd for national awards received at the competition.
• Commends director Trey Giddens and school leaders for supporting the performing arts program.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees.

This resolution names and honors the 17 members of the Sonic Edge a cappella ensemble, their director Trey Giddens, Pebblebrook High School principal Dana Giles, and Dr. David Rosenthal, all connected to Pebblebrook High School in Cobb County.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the students and school staff an official record of recognition from the state legislature for their national competition win.

• The whereas clauses describe Sonic Edge's win at the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City, its second consecutive national title.
• The resolution names individual award winners Amber Lowe (Best Vocal Percussionist) and Elise Lloyd (Best Soloist).
• The resolving clause has the House congratulate the ensemble and recognize David Rosenthal and Dana Giles for their leadership.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Sonic Edge, Rosenthal, and Giles.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)Primary sponsor
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
• Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)

• high school arts
• a cappella
• Cobb County schools
• legislative commendation