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40 bills for “Blakely, City of”.
Blakely, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give homeowners in Blakely a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax in Early County, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Blakely ad valorem taxes in the amount of …
Salam, Yasmeen; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Yasmeen Salam, an Atlanta agribusiness consultant and founder of Carver's Produce, for her work expanding food access in Black farming communities.
… extends globally as a consultant to municipalities and agencies, including Aglanta (City of Atlanta), the City of Tuskegee, Tema (Ghana), and Abuja (Nigeria); and WHEREAS, Yasmeen Salam has …
Johnson, Jana; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Jana Johnson, a former Decatur School Board member and community leader, for her public service and civic work.
… Hill Middle School's Black History Month plays, and proposed, developed, and taught City Schools of Decatur's first social justice-themed design cycle class; and WHEREAS, her …
Harrell, Anthony Trey; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Anthony Trey Harrell of Blakely, a local business owner and school board member who died on February 13, 2026.
… April 12, 1979, in Blakely, Georgia, a beloved son of Ray Harrell and Mary Sheppard; and WHEREAS, a dedicated member of the Blakely community, Trey was the proud …
North Oconee High School boys basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the North Oconee High School boys basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship, its second title in a row.
… this all-star team included starting five Justin Wise, Thrasher Wilkins, Khamari Brooks, Blake Bracco, and Banks Pourchier; and WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved …
Touhy, Mrs. Angela W.; recognize and commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Mrs. Angela W. Touhy for nearly four decades of service to the state, including her long tenure supporting the Senate Appropriations Committee.
… Touhy once again answered the call to serve in 2022, bringing her experience and steady leadership back to assist Chairman Blake Tillery and the Senate Appropriations Committee; and …
Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation; its excellence in aerospace education, its record-breaking growth, and its vital role in fueling the aviation workforce of Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation for its growth, industry partnerships, and role in training aviation workers in the state.
… Christopher Blake; Adon Clark, the Dean of the School of Aviation; and the entire faculty and staff for their vision and dedication that have established the school as …
Pierce County High School cheerleading team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Cheerleading Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution recognizes the Pierce County High School cheerleading team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Cheerleading Championship, the school's ninth state title.
… Suzanna Carrin, Mollie Williams, Mylee Simmons, Aniston Allen, Abby Reese Wright, Sarah Kate Echols, Macy Thornton, Addie Jordan, Blakely Varnadore, Anslie Allen, Julia Swain, Charley Taylor, Jacy Barber …
Pierce County High School Cheerleading Team; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates the Pierce County High School cheerleading team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Cheerleading Championship, the program's ninth state title.
… Suzanna Carrin, Mollie Williams, Mylee Simmons, Aniston Allen, Abby Reese Wright, Sarah Kate Echols, Macy Thornton, Addie Jordan, Blakely Varnadore, Anslie Allen, Julia Swain, Charley Taylor, Jacy Barber …
2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally commends the 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their work supporting Georgia Senate committees during the legislative session.
… Adeline Bennett, AJ Murray, Amadi Gaines, Annaliese Mundt, Anthony Lecca, Ashley Ogega, Audrey McNeal, Benjamin Michaud, Blake Yselonia, Brooke Partridge, Caleb Morse, Claire Ivey, Cole Simmons, Devin Bell …
Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team; winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team for winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships.
… in High Overall Lady for Division II and third in sporting clays; freshman Blake Reed, who recorded Georgia Southern's first perfect 100 in American Trap at the …
Governor Brian P. Kemp; immediately release funds withheld through executive budget disregards issued against House Bill 974; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution urges Governor Brian Kemp to release more than $344 million in state funds he withheld from the 2027 budget using 'executive budget disregards' instead of the constitution's line-item veto.
… Burns, Representative Matt Hatchett, Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Senator Blake Tillery, Minority Leader Harold Jones II, and the members and staff of both chambers …
Omega Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 11, 2025, as Omega Day at the state capitol, honoring the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its Georgia State Organization.
… Brian Blake, president of Georgia State University; Dr. Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College; Sheriff Gregory D. Countryman, sheriff of Muscogee County; Sheriff Craig Owens, sheriff of …
Communities In Schools of Central Georgia; significant contributions to improving student attendance, student achievement, dropout prevention, and community partnerships in Central Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution commends Communities In Schools of Central Georgia for its work improving student attendance, graduation rates, and dropout prevention in Bibb County.
… Coaches Gloria Burnette, Cydne Gee, Gabriana McKenzie, Kaleah Stephens, Ericka Burns, Jada Danzie, Blake Seldon, Myrja Fuller, Terry Seltzer and Daryl Hughes for their effective execution of strategies …
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.
… Senator Rhett of the 33rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the City of …
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.
… Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Yearta of the 152nd, Franklin of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th, Park of the 107th, and others A RESOLUTION Designating the City …
City of Mulberry; provision of services and exercise of powers by the city; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would amend the City of Mulberry's charter to spell out which services the city provides, create a city manager position, and set staggered four and two year terms for city councilmembers starting in 2027.
… Removal of city manager. (a) The mayor and city council may remove the city manager from office in accordance with the following procedures: (1) The city council shall …
Honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution honors 14 Georgia cities and counties for earning the state's PlanFirst designation, recognizing their long-term community planning work under the Georgia Planning Act.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the City of Brookhaven, the City of Brunswick, Bryan County, the …
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.
… The City Council of Garden City, Georgia, is authorized to execute any such instruments required to transfer such obligations into the name of Garden City and is authorized …
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.
… The City of Incheon, South Korea is designated as the official sister city-state of the State of Georgia." </ins> SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws …
Austell, City of; provide for a city manager; revise powers and duties of city council committees, the mayor, and department directors
Summary by Georgia Commons: A local bill would rewrite the City of Austell's charter to create a city manager position, shifting day-to-day administrative control from the mayor and council committees to that appointed manager.
… When the city council deems it necessary for the good of the city, the city council by majority vote may suspend or remove any city employee or take …
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.
… WHEREAS, the City of East Point is located in Fulton County, Georgia, and operates under a Council-Manager form of government; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council …
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.
… 4846), as amended, so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and city council members; to provide for elections; to provide for the current terms …
Woodbine, City of; mayor; revise powers
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would change the City of Woodbine's charter to let the mayor vote on all council matters, give the mayor authority to appoint and supervise the city administrator, and adjust city contracting rules.
… The city administrator shall be responsible to the mayor and city council for the administration and conduct of all city affairs placed in his or her charge by …
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.
… An Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p …
Georgia PlanFirst communities; honoring
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors fourteen Georgia cities and counties for earning the state's Georgia PlanFirst designation, recognizing their long-term community planning efforts.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the City of Brookhaven, the City of Brunswick, Bryan County, the City of …
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.
… The 'Official Map or Description of the Corporate Limits of the City of Acworth, Georgia,' dated January 2, 2026, prepared by the City Clerk of the City of …
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.
… 4609), as amended, so as to provide for election to city offices by majority vote; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE …
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.
… Representative Jasperse of the 11th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Nelson, approved April …
Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 396 updates the City of Acworth's charter to officially adopt a new map dated December 19, 2024 as the legal record of the city's boundaries as of January 1, 2025.
… The 'Official Map or Description of the Corporate Limits of the City of Acworth, Georgia,' dated December 19, 2024, prepared by the City Clerk of the City of …
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.
… Senators Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the City of Wadley upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, on February …
City of McDonough, Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes the City of McDonough, Georgia, on the occasion of the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol.
… WHEREAS, the City of McDonough, Georgia, was founded in 1823 and named for Naval Officer Commodore Thomas Macdonough; and WHEREAS, since its incorporation, the City of McDonough has …
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.
… Millage. (a) The city commission by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes …
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.
… Senator Dixon of the 45th AS PASSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry, approved February 13, 2024 …
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.
… Representative Mathis of the 133rd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cochran, approved April …
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.
… City clerk. (a) The mayor and council shall appoint a city clerk. He or she shall be responsible for keeping and preserving the city seal and all records …
City of McDonough, Georgia; the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes the City of McDonough for the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol, honoring the city's history and local leadership.
… WHEREAS, the City of McDonough, Georgia, was founded in 1823 and named for Naval Officer Commodore Thomas Macdonough; and WHEREAS, since its incorporation, the City of McDonough has …
Palmetto, City of; qualifications, terms, powers, and duties of mayor, councilmembers, and city manager; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1559 rewrites the City of Palmetto's 1966 charter to update the qualifications and duties of the mayor, councilmembers, and city manager, and how city departments are set up.
… City manager, duties. (a) The mayor and council shall be authorized to create the office of city manager. The city manager shall be selected and appointed by the …
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.
… WHEREAS, the City of Tucker, Georgia, was officially incorporated on November 3, 2015, following approval by referendum of its residents, thereby becoming one of the newest municipalities in …
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.
… Each member of the city council shall continue to reside in the city during such member's term and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal …