SR912: SR912 DeKalb Day; recognize March 23, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, citing DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size and location between Atlanta and Athens, its universities, its healthcare and research institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory Healthcare, its diverse population, its economic sectors, and the leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. The resolution's only operative instructions are to have the Senate formally recognize the day and to direct the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create funding, penalties, or new legal requirements.

• Formally designates March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol through a Senate resolution.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Lists reasons for the recognition, including DeKalb County's history, institutions, diversity, and economic activity, without creating any new legal obligations.

This resolution mainly affects DeKalb County and its government, residents, and institutions named in the text, such as Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its main real-world impact is symbolic recognition of DeKalb County's history and contributions, marked by a designated day at the state capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size, and its location between Atlanta and Athens.
• Additional whereas clauses cite the county's universities, healthcare and research institutions, cultural diversity, and economic sectors.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes March 23, 2026, as DeKalb 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. 2026-03-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)Primary sponsor
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)

• DeKalb County
• state recognition day
• Georgia Senate resolution
• local government honors