HR1380: HR1380 Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol; February 18, 2026; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives. It designates February 18, 2026 as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the state capitol, an event presented by the Bulloch Engagement and Community Opportunities Network (BEACON), a local civic group. The resolution highlights the history of Bulloch County, founded in 1796, and the City of Statesboro, incorporated in 1803, along with nearby communities. It also praises Georgia Southern University, Ogeechee Technical College, local economic development efforts, and the county's agricultural heritage. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally designates February 18, 2026 as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the Georgia capitol.
• Commends BEACON and the Statesboro-Bulloch County community for their contributions to the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or penalties, as it is a ceremonial recognition only.

This mainly affects the Bulloch Engagement and Community Opportunities Network, the City of Statesboro, Bulloch County and its municipalities, Georgia Southern University, and Ogeechee Technical College, who are being publicly recognized by the legislature.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians statewide. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives Statesboro-Bulloch County an official day of recognition at the capitol and publicizes the community's history and institutions through House records.

• The whereas clauses describe Bulloch County's 1796 founding and Statesboro's 1803 incorporation as the county seat.
• The whereas clauses cite Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College as key local institutions tied to the community.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 18, 2026 as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)

• ceremonial resolution
• Bulloch County
• Statesboro
• Georgia Southern University
• local recognition day