SR902: SR902 Goodwill of North Georgia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Goodwill of North Georgia, a nonprofit founded in Atlanta in 1925, for reaching its 100th year of operation in the state. The resolution recounts the organization's history and impact, including serving more than 700,000 Georgians, facilitating over 300,000 job placements, and operating more than 70 retail stores, 40 donation centers, and 14 career centers across a 45-county region in North Georgia. It notes the group's economic impact is estimated near $1 billion annually. The Senate formally commends the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Goodwill of North Georgia.

• Formally recognizes and commends Goodwill of North Georgia by the Georgia Senate for reaching its 100th anniversary of operation.
• States the Senate's appreciation for the organization's century of job training, placement services, and workforce development work.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Goodwill of North Georgia.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names Goodwill of North Georgia, its staff, and the job seekers and communities it serves across a 45-county region in North Georgia. It has no regulatory effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, offering formal state recognition of a nonprofit's long-running workforce and job placement services.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts Goodwill of North Georgia's founding in 1925 and its mission of job training and workforce development.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend the organization on its 100th anniversary.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.

1. 2026-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• Goodwill of North Georgia
• legislative recognition
• workforce development
• nonprofit organizations