HR1197: HR1197 Gas South; 20th anniversary; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Gas South, a natural gas provider founded in Atlanta on January 5, 2006 under parent company Cobb EMC. The resolution recounts the company's growth from 168,000 customers to nearly half a million across 17 states, its high customer ratings, its expansion from 36 to more than 400 employees across Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, and its charitable giving of 5 percent of annual profits to youth in need, totaling more than $26 million. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates Gas South on its anniversary and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company.

• Formally recognizes and congratulates Gas South on the occasion of its 20th anniversary as a natural gas provider.
• Commends the company for its business growth, customer service ratings, and treatment of employees.
• Praises Gas South's charitable giving program that has contributed more than $26 million to youth in need.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gas South.

This resolution primarily affects Gas South, the natural gas company being honored, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a ceremonial copy for the company. It creates no obligations for the public.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect and creates no new rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the Georgia House's recognition of a company's business milestone and charitable contributions.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts Gas South's founding in Atlanta on January 5, 2006 under Cobb EMC and its growth to nearly half a million customers in 17 states.
• The preamble notes Gas South's 4.7-star Google rating and its recognition as one of Atlanta's top companies to work for.
• The resolved clause has the House recognize and congratulate Gas South on its 20th anniversary and commend its community impact and employee care.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Gas South.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)Primary sponsor
• David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)
• John Carson (R, HD-046)

• ceremonial resolution
• Gas South
• Georgia businesses
• corporate anniversary