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40 bills for “Cochran, City of”.
Cochran, City of; change corporate limits
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 226 expands the City of Cochran's boundaries to include a stretch of State Route 23 (U.S. Highway 87) running north from the city's current limits to Jac Arts Road.
City of Cochran Fire Department; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the City of Cochran Fire Department for rescuing a woman from a burning home on December 25, 2025, recognizing the crew members involved by name.
Cochran/Bleckley Airport Authority; board; revise membership
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would restructure the board of the Cochran/Bleckley Airport Authority, expanding it to seven members and allowing some members to live outside Bleckley County if they have aviation, business, or finance expertise.
Cochran, Pastor Raymond; retirement; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Pastor Raymond Cochran of Phenix City, Alabama on his retirement after 54 years leading Franchise Missionary Baptist Church.
Cochran, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 62 would let Cochran voters decide whether to exempt homes in the Bleckley County special district from city property taxes, funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax.
City of Cochran Public Facilities Authority; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would create the City of Cochran Public Facilities Authority, a state-chartered entity that can build and finance public buildings for the city using revenue bonds instead of city or state debt.
Cochran, Elect Lady Mary Frances; faithful service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Elect Lady Mary Frances Cochran of the Franchise Missionary Baptist Church for 57 years of ministry service alongside her husband, Dr. Raymond Cochran.
Purser, Lilla Lee; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Lilla Lee Purser of Cochran on the occasion of her 100th birthday, honoring her family life and community service.
City of Macon, City of Payne City, and Bibb County; mayor and remove such limits for commissioners; increase the term limits
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would let the mayor of the consolidated Macon-Bibb County government serve up to three four-year terms instead of two, and would eliminate term limits entirely for county commissioners.
Nelson, City of; office of mayor or city council member; provide for appointments to vacancies
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 764 changes how the City of Nelson fills a vacant mayor or city council seat, allowing the remaining council members to appoint someone to serve until voters choose a permanent replacement in a special election.
City of Incheon, South Korea; designate as sister city-state of State of Georgia
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates the City of Incheon, South Korea as an official sister city-state of the State of Georgia, recognizing its economic and cultural ties.
Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton for their public service, without changing any Georgia law.
Alpharetta, City of; election of city offices by majority vote; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 640 changes how Alpharetta elects its city officials, requiring a majority vote and setting up a runoff between the top two finishers when no one gets a majority.
Pembroke, City of; mayor and city council members; provide four-year terms
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill for the City of Pembroke would change the mayor and five city council members from two-year to four-year terms, starting with the November 2027 election.
Garden City, City of; mayor to fill any vacancy in the office of mayor pro tempore; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let Garden City's mayor fill any vacancy in the office of mayor pro tempore, updating the city's charter to spell out who makes that appointment.
State government; City of Incheon, South Korea as sister city-state of the State of Georgia; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would officially designate the City of Incheon, South Korea as the state's sister city-state, adding a new section to Georgia law recognizing the relationship.
Pembroke, City of; election and terms for mayor and city council members; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would change the election schedule and term lengths for the mayor and city council of Pembroke, Georgia, setting a 2027 general election and moving most future terms to four years.
Douglasville, City of; require candidates seeking election from a district to reside in such district for a certain amount of time prior to the date of such election
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill amends Douglasville's city charter to require candidates running for a city council district seat to have lived in that district for at least twelve months before the election.
City of Wadley; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution congratulates the City of Wadley on its 150th anniversary, marking the milestone with an official statement of recognition from the Georgia General Assembly.
City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority; a referendum for issuing revenue bonds for certain projects requested by the City Schools of Decatur; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would require the City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority to hold a voter referendum before issuing revenue bonds of $20 million or more for projects requested by the City Schools of Decatur.
Hoboken, City of; revise compensation of mayor and councilmembers
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would raise the pay for the mayor and city council members of Hoboken, Georgia, setting new monthly salaries in the city's charter.
Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill updates the City of Acworth's charter to officially adopt a new map showing the city's exact boundaries as of January 1, 2026.
City of Mulberry; provisions related to jurisdiction of the municipal court; revise
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would revise the 2024 charter of the newly created City of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, adjusting the municipal court's jurisdiction and clarifying how services transfer from the county during the city's transition period.
City of Tucker; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 622 would let the City of Tucker annex specific areas of DeKalb County, including parts near Briarlake Elementary and Midvale Road, if voters in those areas approve in a November 2026 referendum.
City of Austell; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the City of Austell for its history, economic role, and contributions to Georgia.
Cornelia, City of; remove millage rate cap
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1487 removes the cap on the property tax rate the City of Cornelia can set in its city charter, giving the city commission more flexibility to set future tax rates by ordinance.
Johnson, Julia; Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Julia Johnson, named Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher, for her contributions to education in the state.
Doraville, City of; office of councilmember or mayor; filling vacancies; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 355 changes how the City of Doraville fills vacancies on its city council or in the mayor's office, replacing the old rule with a mix of mayoral appointment and special elections depending on how much term time is left.
Broxton, City of; increase compensation of mayor and councilmembers
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill increases the monthly pay for the mayor and city council members of Broxton, a small city in Coffee County, by amending the city's 1981 charter.
City of East Point; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends the City of East Point in Fulton County, honoring its mayor and city council members.
Tucker Day at the state capitol; 05/02/26; City of Tucker; 10th anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day at the state capitol, congratulating the City of Tucker on its 10th anniversary as an incorporated city.
Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; terms of office for certain members; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1519 sets fixed three-year terms for members of the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority and bars anyone from transferring or claiming ownership interest in a seat on the authority.
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.
Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; repeal Act
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1186 abolishes the Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority and transfers all of its assets and debts to the city government of Garden City, Georgia.
City of Hope; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends City of Hope, the cancer treatment and research organization operating a hospital network in Atlanta, for its contributions to healthcare.
City of Tucker, Georgia; occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes the City of Tucker on the 10th anniversary of its incorporation in DeKalb County, honoring its leaders and residents.
Bawa, Kamran; Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Kamran Bawa, a student at Rome City High School, for being named the school's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
Marietta City Schools; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Marietta City Schools for winning the Georgia Reads Community Award for its early childhood literacy partnership work.
Cleveland, City of; Municipal Court; charge a technology fee
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 591 lets the Municipal Court of the City of Cleveland, Georgia add a technology fee of up to $10 to criminal and quasi-criminal fines to pay for court and police technology.
City of Savannah and Mayor Van R. Johnson; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally commends the City of Savannah and Mayor Van R. Johnson for their Mayor on the Move: Healthy Savannah Kids Club program after it won a national childhood health award.