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40 bills for “Bartow County”.
Bartow County Sheriff's Office; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Community Partner of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Bartow County Sheriff's Office for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Community Partner of the Year.
Shottenkirk Honda; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Community Partner of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Shottenkirk Honda in Cartersville for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Community Partner of the Year.
Voestalpine Automotive Components; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Manufacturer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates Voestalpine Automotive Components for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Manufacturer of the Year.
All Star Roofing; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Small Business of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors All Star Roofing, a Cartersville business, for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Small Business of the Year.
McCreary, Dewayne; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Chairman's Award Winner; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Dewayne McCreary of Cartersville for winning the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Chairman's Award.
Woodard, Andrea; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Volunteer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates Andrea Woodard for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Volunteer of the Year.
Whitfield, Monica; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Volunteer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Monica Whitfield for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
Bartow County; joint airport authority; legislative delegation to appoint a member; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would change how the Cartersville-Bartow County joint airport authority picks its third member, giving that appointment to the Bartow County legislative delegation instead of leaving it as is.
Shaw Industries Group; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Shaw Industries Group of Bartow County as the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Manufacturer of the Year and commends its economic and community contributions.
Bartow County; appointment of a county surveyor; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 236 ends the elected office of county surveyor in Bartow County and lets the county's governing authority appoint that official instead, starting once the current elected surveyor's term runs out.
Thompson, Bruce; recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; honor life and legacy
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the late Bruce Thompson, a former state senator and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner, for his posthumous 2024 Chairman's Award from the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce.
Bartow County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; increase homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1491 would raise the Bartow County homestead property tax exemption from $5,000 to $30,000 for county purposes, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
Bartow County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A bill would let Bartow County voters decide on a homestead property tax exemption funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax, running from 2028 through 2039 if approved.
Bartow County; school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide a homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 83 would give Bartow County school district homeowners a floating homestead tax exemption that caps yearly increases in taxable home value for five years, pending voter approval in a November 2025 referendum.
Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter; 30 years of dedicated service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter in Cartersville on 30 years of service and directs the House Clerk to send it a copy of the resolution.
Gilley, Gordon L.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Gordon L. Gilley of Bartow County for 51 years of service with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America upon his retirement.
Kellogg, Linda Ford; outstanding service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Linda Ford Kellogg of Bartow County for decades of public service, including her long career in education, elections work, and community leadership.
Mauney, Karon; honor
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Karon Mauney of Cartersville for her decades of public service, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship in Bartow County.
Cartersville, City of; provide for a finance director
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 587 would restructure Cartersville's city government by creating a finance director position separate from the city clerk, and would let the Municipal Court charge a technology fee on criminal fines.
Kingston, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give homeowners in the City of Kingston a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax in Bartow County, but only if voters approve it in a November 2026 referendum.
Euharlee, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give homeowners in Euharlee, in Bartow County, a property tax break tied to a new 1 percent local sales tax, but only if voters approve both in a November 2026 referendum.
Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 45 would let voters in Emerson, Georgia decide whether to create a new homestead property tax exemption for city taxes, funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax in Bartow County.
White, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give homeowners in the City of White (Bartow County) a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax, but only if voters approve both measures in a November 2026 referendum.
Cartersville, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 46 would let Cartersville voters decide whether to give homeowners in a special Bartow County district a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax, running through 2039.
Adairsville, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give homeowners in the City of Adairsville a property tax break equal to the full assessed value of their home, funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
Bartow County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 685 lets Bartow County and its cities create community improvement districts, special taxing zones run by property owner boards that can levy extra taxes and issue bonds to pay for local infrastructure.
City of Cartersville; independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide a homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would give homeowners in the City of Cartersville independent school district a floating homestead exemption that caps how fast their school property tax value can rise, through 2030, pending voter approval.
Butts County; appointment of county surveyor; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 738 ends the elected office of county surveyor in Butts County and lets the county's governing authority appoint the surveyor instead, serving one-year terms.
Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce; Clayton County Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Clayton County's government and two local chambers of commerce and marks February 6, 2025 as Clayton County Day at the state capitol.
Liberty County, Fulton County, and DeKalb County Youth Commissions; continued service and leadership development efforts within the community; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Liberty County, Fulton County, and DeKalb County Youth Commissions for their community service and leadership development work with young people.
Cobb County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1587 abolishes the elected office of Cobb County surveyor starting January 1, 2029, and requires the county's governing authority to appoint the surveyor instead of voters electing one.
Gilmer County; appointment of a county surveyor; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 448 abolishes the elected office of county surveyor in Gilmer County and replaces it with a surveyor appointed by the county's governing authority for one year terms.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; longstanding service and contributions to the communities of Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its longstanding community service and contributions in Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri Mu Chapter; longstanding service and contributions to Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's Tri Mu Chapter for its community work in Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties, with no changes to state law.
County Board of Education of DeKalb County; board members shall only be elected by electors of the DeKalb County school district; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would require that members of the DeKalb County Board of Education be elected only by voters living within the DeKalb County school district, and would carve out a limited exception for small annexations affecting the district's boundaries.
Echols County; Board of Commissioners; county commissioners shall be elected from the county at large; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1090 changes how Echols County elects its five-member Board of Commissioners, moving from district-based elections to countywide at-large voting for every seat, starting January 1, 2027.
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their partners in conjunction with Effingham Day at the Capitol; exceptional leadership, collaboration, and economic impact in Effingham County; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their leaders for economic development work showcased at Effingham Day at the Capitol.
Fulton County; fix salary of sheriff
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would set the annual salary for the sheriff of Fulton County at up to $260,000, replacing whatever pay level existing local laws set.
Telfair County; Board of Commissioners; repeal term limit provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would repeal term limits for members of the Telfair County Board of Commissioners, allowing commissioners to serve without a cap on the number of terms.
Americus-Sumter County; Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Americus-Sumter County's history and contributions by naming February 19, 2025 as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.