SR1014: SR1014 King, Jaylan; recognize

This is a commendation resolution, a type of measure the Georgia General Assembly uses to publicly honor a person's achievements rather than to change state law. It recognizes Jaylan King, a radio broadcaster in Columbus, Georgia, for more than 15 years of work in radio and media, including his current role as the afternoon drive announcer on WBFA FM 98.3. The resolution highlights his early career at PMB Broadcasting, his work at stations including 106.9 Rocks and Classic Hip Hop 106.5, his receipt of the African American Broadcaster Radio Legends Award as its youngest recipient, and his founding of the multimedia company Where It Comes From LLC. The Senate resolves to commend King and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Jaylan King for his broadcasting and media career.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and make available a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jaylan King.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Official Code of Georgia.

The resolution directly names and honors Jaylan King, a Columbus, Georgia radio broadcaster. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for him.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring Jaylan King's career achievements and providing him an official memento from the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses recite King's broadcasting career, including his start at PMB Broadcasting and work at 106.9 Rocks and Classic Hip Hop 106.5.
• The whereas clauses note his current role as afternoon drive announcer on WBFA FM 98.3 and his African American Broadcaster Radio Legends Award.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Jaylan King and best wishes for continued success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jaylan King.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-23Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• commendation
• broadcasting
• Columbus Georgia