SR780: SR780 Statesboro-Bulloch County Day; recognize February 18, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It designates February 18, 2026 as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol, an event presented by the Bulloch Engagement and Community Opportunities Network (BEACON). The resolution recounts Bulloch County's history, including its founding in 1796 and the incorporation of Statesboro in 1803, and highlights Georgia Southern University, Ogeechee Technical College, local economic development efforts, and the area's agricultural strength. It commends BEACON and the Statesboro-Bulloch County community for their contributions to Georgia, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally designates February 18, 2026 as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the Georgia Capitol.
• Commends the Bulloch Engagement and Community Opportunities Network (BEACON) and the Statesboro-Bulloch County community for their contributions to Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial recognition only.

The resolution mainly affects Bulloch County, the City of Statesboro, and nearby communities such as Brooklet, Portal, Register, and others named in the text, along with BEACON, Georgia Southern University, and Ogeechee Technical College, which are all recognized by name.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but gives official recognition from the Georgia Senate to Statesboro-Bulloch County's history, institutions, and economic contributions, which local organizations can use for publicity or community pride.

• The resolving clause recognizes February 18, 2026 as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol and commends BEACON and the local community.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
• The preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) provides historical and civic background but has no independent legal effect.

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

• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)Primary sponsor
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)

• Bulloch County
• Statesboro
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• local recognition day
• Georgia Southern University