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40 bills for “Ben Hill County”.
Ben Hill County School District; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution congratulates the Ben Hill County School District for receiving the Georgia Reads Community Award for its work improving literacy through community partnerships.
Ben Hill County School District; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Ben Hill County School District for winning the Georgia Reads Community Award, recognizing its community partnerships to improve literacy.
Ben Hill County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let Ben Hill County's Magistrate Court charge a technology fee of up to $5 on civil filings and up to $5 as a surcharge on fines, with the money earmarked for court technology through mid-2036.
Ben Hill County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 26 would give Ben Hill County homeowners a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax, but only if voters approve it in a November 2026 referendum.
Fitzgerald, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let City of Fitzgerald voters decide whether to create a new homestead property tax exemption paid for by a proposed 1 percent local sales tax in Ben Hill County.
Fort Benning Lodge #579; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Fort Benning Lodge #579, a Masonic lodge in Columbus, for reaching 100 years of operation and community service.
Hill, David; Rockdale County High School's Class of 2025 salutatorian; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors David Hill, salutatorian of Rockdale County High School's Class of 2025, for his academic achievements.
Aj'anaye Hill Memorial Intersection; Douglas County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would dedicate the intersection of U.S. 78 and Campbellton Street in Douglas County as the Aj'anaye Hill Memorial Intersection, honoring a Lithia Springs High School student killed in 2023.
Broad Street Concert Band of Sugar Hill; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Broad Street Concert Band of Sugar Hill for its contributions to the city's arts scene and community life.
City of Chattahoochee Hills; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution honors the City of Chattahoochee Hills in Fulton County for its history, sustainable development, and community initiatives, without changing any Georgia law.
Jerry Hoy Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would name a stretch of State Route 14 in Fulton County the Jerry Hoy Memorial Highway, honoring a founding leader of Atlanta's Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association.
Smith, Carmen; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution commends Carmen Smith, a Gwinnett County teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School, for being named the school's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium; celebrate dedication
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution celebrates the dedication of the Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium at Fort Benning, honoring the Olympic boxing champion and longtime Army veteran.
Hudson II, Dr. Terry L.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Dr. Terry L. Hudson II, an Army veteran and Fort Benning security official, for his military service and academic achievements.
Hudson, Dr. Terry L., II.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Terry L. Hudson II, an Army veteran and Fort Benning security official, for his military and civilian federal service.
Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); PAGE Day on Capitol Hill; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizes February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day on Capitol Hill.
Hill, Ms. Sharon J.; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Ms. Sharon J. Hill of Cobb County for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award for her community service.
Tunnel Hill, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide new homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 853 would create a new $325,000 homestead property tax exemption for City of Tunnel Hill residents age 70 or older, subject to voter approval in a November 2025 referendum.
Shores, Police Chief Raymond; retirement; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Richmond Hill Police Chief Raymond Shores on his retirement, recognizing his service to the department and the community.
Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Patrick Muhammad, an Atlanta-area farmer and school principal, for his work in agricultural education and homesteading.
Richmond Hill-Bryan County Airport Authority Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 763 creates a new joint airport authority for Bryan County and the City of Richmond Hill, giving it power to build, run, and finance public airports through revenue bonds without pledging city or county tax money.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners; continue to conduct official business within the designated county site and to coordinate with the City of Cumming to have the new administration center annexed into such city; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to keep conducting official business inside Cumming, the legal county seat, rather than at a new administration center built outside the city limits.
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA); exceptional contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for economic development efforts that the resolution says brought over $1 billion in investment to Macon-Bibb County in 2024.
DeKalb County; County Board of Education; changes in boundaries of school district; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would move one specific DeKalb County residential property out of the DeKalb County school district and into the Atlanta Independent School System, following changes made by earlier local annexation laws.
Long County; Board of Commissioners; revise powers of chairperson
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 801 rewrites the powers of the chairperson of the Long County Board of Commissioners and creates a new position of county manager to run day-to-day county government, effective July 1, 2025.