HR1839: HR1839 Atlanta Gas Light; 170th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes Atlanta Gas Light, which lit Atlanta's first gas lamps in 1855 and was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1856, on the occasion of its 170th anniversary in February 2026. The resolution highlights the company's role serving about 1.8 million customers, its annual infrastructure investment of up to $50 million, and more than $150 million in community initiatives since its founding, including over $2.5 million in assistance in 2025. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Atlanta Gas Light. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally recognizes and commends Atlanta Gas Light on its 170th anniversary of operation in Georgia.
• States findings about the company's history, customer base, infrastructure investment, and charitable giving.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Atlanta Gas Light.
• Creates no binding legal obligations, funding, or changes to Georgia law.

This resolution primarily concerns Atlanta Gas Light as a company and its employees; it has no direct legal effect on the general public, other businesses, or state agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task of distributing a copy.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, obligations, or funding for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to publicly honoring the company and providing it with an official commendation from the legislature.

• The whereas clauses recount Atlanta Gas Light's founding in 1855 to 1856 and its status as one of Georgia's oldest corporations.
• The resolution notes the company serves about 1.8 million customers and invests up to $50 million annually in natural gas infrastructure.
• It cites more than $150 million in community initiatives since founding and over $2.5 million in assistance provided in 2025.
• The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Atlanta Gas Light.

1. 2026-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
• Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
• Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)

• Atlanta Gas Light
• legislative commendation
• Georgia business history
• utility companies