SR794: SR794 Douglas County Day; recognize February 24, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It sets aside February 24, 2026, as Douglas County Day at the state capitol, marking the occasion with tributes to the county's history, including its founding in 1870, its namesake Stephen A. Douglas, its indigenous heritage, and local landmarks like Sweetwater Creek State Park. The resolution also touches on the county's growth as one of the fastest-growing in the country, its transportation history tied to early railroads, and its community events and educational institutions. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, but it does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally designates February 24, 2026, as Douglas County Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Recites historical and cultural background about Douglas County without creating any new law, funding, or enforcement mechanism.

This resolution mainly affects Douglas County, its residents, and local officials being honored, as well as Senate staff who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor for Douglas County. Its main real-world consequence is a public recognition event at the state capitol and distribution of the commemorative text.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Douglas County's founding in 1870, its namesake, and its growth into one of the fastest-growing counties in the country.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 24, 2026, as Douglas County Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• Douglas County
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution
• local history