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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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce …
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.
… 2270), so as to provide for the legislative delegation of Bartow County to appoint a member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Shaw Industries Group, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Monica Whitfield, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Volunteer of the …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending All Star Roofing, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Small Business …
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.
… Representative Gambill of the 15th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Bruce Thompson, recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Dewayne McCreary, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Chairman’s Award …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Shottenkirk Honda, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Community Partner of …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Voestalpine Automotive Components, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Manufacturer of …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Andrea Woodard, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Volunteer of the …
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.
… Bartow County Fire Department, providing vital administrative leadership and support to one of the county's most essential public safety agencies; and WHEREAS, her service to Bartow County …
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.
… Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Bartow County …
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.
… Each resident of Bartow County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30 …
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.
… Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd and Setzler of the 37th AS PASSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Bartow County school …
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.
… years of superlative service as chairperson of the MLK Holiday Weekend festivities in Bartow County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, her professional career spans a wide range of important roles …
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.
… Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Bartow County ad valorem taxes …
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.
… he currently serves as Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartow County, a position he has held for 35 years; and WHEREAS, during his exemplary …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Bartow County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
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.
… Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall be collected by Bartow County in the same manner as taxes, fees, and assessments are levied by the county. Delinquent …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Bartow County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Bartow County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Bartow County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Bartow County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Bartow County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
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.
… An Act to reincorporate the City of Cartersville in the County of Bartow, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3697), as amended, is amended by revising …
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.
House Resolution 1130 By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter upon 30 years of …
Childers, former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors former state Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers of Floyd County, who died in March 2026, and extends condolences to his family.
… from the 13th House District, where he served the citizens of Floyd and Bartow counties with distinction for 30 years, earning a reputation as "the working man working …
Childers, Former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of former state Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers of Floyd County, who served in the General Assembly for 30 years and died in March 2026.
… from the 13th House District, where he served the citizens of Floyd and Bartow counties with distinction for 30 years, earning a reputation as "the working man working …
GreyStone Power Corporation; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes GreyStone Power Corporation, an electric cooperative serving eight west Georgia counties, for 90 years of service to its members.
… cooperative that serves more than 135,000 members in Bartow, Carroll, Cobb, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, and Paulding counties; and WHEREAS, GreyStone Power Corporation was founded as the …
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.
… for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Bartow County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES Shall the …
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission; 65th anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution commends the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission for 65 years of service to Northwest Georgia counties and directs the House Clerk to send it a copy of the resolution.
… Georgia Regional Commission, which serves Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties, their 48 constituent municipalities, and almost …
House Study Committee on Expanding Home Ownership Opportunities for Georgians; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would create a seven-member study committee to examine institutional investment in Georgia housing and look for ways to expand home ownership opportunities for Georgians.
… counties; and WHEREAS, institutional investors are increasingly expanding into suburban, rural, and coastal counties, such as Barrow, Bartow, Bryan, Carroll, Columbia, Effingham, Hall, Paulding, and Walton counties; and …
Cartersville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1321 would create a $100,000 homestead exemption from City of Cartersville property taxes for municipal purposes, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Bartow County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES Shall the …
Property; granting of non-exclusive easements of certain state owned property; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution authorizes the State Properties Commission to grant 25 non-exclusive easements across state-owned land in 25 Georgia counties and one Tennessee county for utility lines, roads, and access projects.
… That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Bartow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Western …
Cartersville, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 859 would raise the school tax homestead exemption for older Cartersville homeowners, with the exact break growing by age group, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Bartow County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES Shall the …
Burns, Speaker Jon and Mrs. Dayle; celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution recognizes Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, honoring their family and public service.
… marriage before family, friends, and loved ones at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bartow, Florida, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in faith, love, mutual respect, and an unwavering …
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.
… Representative Crowe of the 118th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Butts County; to provide for the appointment …
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.
… Representative Chastain of the 7th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Gilmer County; to provide for the appointment …
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.
… After such date the governing authority of Cobb County shall appoint a qualified person to hold the office of county surveyor. The appointing resolution may provide for the …
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.
… WHEREAS, Georgia law requires that the official business of a county government is conducted within the designated county site, also known as the county seat; and WHEREAS, an …