SR688: SR688 City of Wadley; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes that the City of Wadley, originally known as Shake Rag, will celebrate its 150th anniversary on February 21, 2026. The resolution recounts the city's history as a railroad town and praises its residents, employees, volunteers, and leaders for building a resilient community since 1876. The Senate formally congratulates the city and wishes it continued growth and success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the City of Wadley to keep as a memento of the occasion.

• Formally congratulates the City of Wadley on its 150th anniversary, marking the city's founding in 1876.
• Recites the city's history, noting it was originally called Shake Rag and developed as a railroad town.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the City of Wadley.

This resolution mainly affects the City of Wadley itself: its residents, employees, volunteers, and civic leaders, who are recognized for their role in the community's 150-year history.

The resolution does not change any law or provide funding; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is a formal Senate record and a keepsake document acknowledging Wadley's anniversary and history to its community.

• States that the City of Wadley will celebrate its 150th anniversary on February 21, 2026.
• Recounts that the city was originally known as Shake Rag and has operated since 1876.
• Notes the city's development as a railroad town and its identity as a resilient, close-knit community.
• Resolves that the Senate congratulates the city and wishes it continued growth and success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the City of Wadley.

1. 2026-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Max Burns (R, SD-023)Primary sponsor
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

• City of Wadley
• Georgia Senate resolution
• local history
• anniversary celebration