HR2038: HR2038 Locust Grove Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the City of Locust Grove. It recounts the city's founding in 1893, its growth as a rail and agricultural hub, the establishment of the Locust Grove Institute, its expansion as an Atlanta exurb near Interstate 75, and its recent growth in population and economic activity, including a tax digest exceeding $1 billion. The resolution formally designates March 12, 2026 as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements; it is a symbolic honor.

• Designates March 12, 2026 as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol through a formal House resolution.
• Recounts the history of Locust Grove, Georgia, from its 1893 founding through its growth as a logistics and manufacturing center.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligation; it is a ceremonial recognition only.

The resolution directly names the City of Locust Grove, its Mayor Carlos Greer, its city council, and its roughly 100 municipal employees. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition at the state capitol and public distribution of the honor to the City of Locust Grove.

• The whereas clauses describe Locust Grove's founding in 1893 and its development as a commerce and agricultural center along a rail line.
• The whereas clauses note the founding of the Locust Grove Institute, a private college linked to Providence Indian Creek Baptist Church.
• The whereas clauses describe growth since the 1970s as an Atlanta exurb and since 2000 to over 11,749 residents and 15 square miles.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes March 12, 2026 as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor
• Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)

• Locust Grove Georgia
• ceremonial resolution
• Henry County
• state capitol recognition