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40 bills for “Brunswick, City of”.
Home Ownership Municipal Exemption (H.O.M.E.) Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 793 creates a new City of Brunswick homestead property tax exemption that grows the longer a homeowner has owned their home, pending voter approval in a November 2025 referendum.
… The governing authority of the City of Brunswick or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for this purpose. (e) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as …
City of Brunswick; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST); provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would give homeowners in the City of Brunswick a property tax break equal to the value covered by a new 1 percent local sales tax in Glynn County, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… Senator Hodges of the 3rd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Brunswick ad valorem taxes in the amount of …
Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; method of appointing the membership; change
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 347 changes how members are chosen for the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority, replacing joint mayoral appointments with a new five-seat structure shared between Glynn County and the City of Brunswick.
… If the candidate is not acceptable to the governing authorities of Glynn County and the City of Brunswick, the authority shall submit a second candidate. If three consecutive …
Brunswick, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 12 would create a new homestead property tax exemption for City of Brunswick homeowners, funded by a new local sales tax in Glynn County, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… Representative Townsend of the 179th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Brunswick ad valorem taxes in the amount of …
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 …
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 …
Delta Air Lines; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes Delta Air Lines on its 100th anniversary and commends the company for its history and impact in Georgia. It creates no new law and imposes no requirements.
… of Georgia and today employs 36,000 Georgians while connecting the cities of Albany, Augusta, Atlanta, Brunswick, Columbus, Savannah, and Valdosta to destinations around the world; and WHEREAS …
NAACP National Office; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the NAACP National Office on its 116th anniversary and recognizes the history of the NAACP Georgia State Conference.
… Ralph Mark Gilbert, Pastor of the First African Baptist Church of Savannah, convened about ten branches including Savannah, Brunswick, Dublin, Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, Albany, and about three others …
Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee for preparing Atlanta and the state to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches next summer.
… WHEREAS, in June 2022, Atlanta, Georgia, was selected through a highly competitive bid process to serve as one of the 16 host cities across three different countries for …
Delta Air Lines; centennial anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Delta Air Lines for reaching its 100th anniversary as a company headquartered in Atlanta, commending its history and economic ties to the state.
… of Georgia and today employs 36,000 Georgians while connecting the cities of Albany, Augusta, Atlanta, Brunswick, Columbus, Savannah, and Valdosta to destinations around the world; and WHEREAS …
Property; granting of nonexclusive easements; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Resolution 98 authorizes the State Properties Commission to grant 18 non-exclusive easements across state-owned land in 16 Georgia counties, letting utilities, cities, and other entities build power, gas, water, sewer, fiber, and road facilities on state property.
… Walton Counties; and WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light, Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission, the City of Atlanta, the City of Barnesville, Georgia Power Company, Jefferson Energy Cooperative …
The United Kingdom and the State of Georgia; commemorating 250 years of friendship; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commemorates 250 years of friendship between the United Kingdom and the State of Georgia and voices support for deeper ties in trade, education, and culture.
… establishing deep historical ties between Georgia and the United Kingdom; and WHEREAS, the City of Savannah, Georgia's first settlement, was laid out by General James Oglethorpe, a …
Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee for its work preparing Atlanta and the state to host eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
… WHEREAS, in June 2022, Atlanta, Georgia, was selected through a highly competitive bid process to serve as one of the 16 host cities across three different countries for …
The Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosion of 1971; memorializing the victims; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally memorializes the 29 workers, mostly Black women, killed in the 1971 Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosion in Woodbine and expresses condolences to their families and community.
… WHEREAS, on February 3, 1971, at approximately 10:53 a.m., the ground trembled in the City of Woodbine, Georgia, and across the Southeast as a catastrophic fiery …
The Savannah Tribune; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends The Savannah Tribune, one of the nation's oldest Black-owned newspapers, on its 150th anniversary as a Savannah institution.
… was published until 1878, when forced to close because white printers in the city refusing to produce the newspaper; and WHEREAS, DeVeaux and R.W. White founded The …
Congress; pass Thiokol Memorial Gold Medical Act; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Thiokol Memorial Gold Medal Act, which would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 30 workers killed in the 1971 and 1973 Thiokol plant explosions in Woodbine, Georgia.
… employees: Celia Alberta, Ethel Banks, Annie C. Booth, Gloria W. Booth, Bertha R. Brunswick, Bettie R. Burch, Charles Burch, James L. Chapman, Yvonne M. Connelly, Jack Cox, Mae …
State symbols; Brunswick stew as the official state stew; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 233 designates Brunswick stew as Georgia's official state stew and cornbread as the official state bread, creates a 'National Sugarcane Syrup Day,' and tightens a law barring companies tied to foreign adversaries from state contracts.
… Simons Island; and (3) Contrary to claims by other states, Georgia, and specifically Brunswick, Georgia, is the birthplace of Brunswick stew. SECTION 2-2. Title 50 of the …
Winslow, Keith B.; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Keith B. Winslow, a longtime radio broadcaster known as 'The Boss of the Beach,' and offers condolences to his family.
… at WPIQ (101Q) and WKBX radio at the Kings Bay Submarine Base in Brunswick, Georgia; and WHEREAS, in 2022, Keith was inducted into the National Black Radio Hall …
Arbery, Marcus, Sr.; author of Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Marcus Arbery Sr., father of Ahmaud Arbery, for writing the book Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story.
… WHEREAS, in the six years since his son was murdered while jogging near Brunswick, Georgia, Marcus Arbery Sr. has become a prominent voice calling for accountability, racial justice …
Buc-ee's Day; recognize March 20, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol, honoring the travel center chain's expansion and investment in Georgia.
… in Warner Robins and Calhoun and upcoming travel centers in Monroe County and Brunswick, strengthening its presence and economic impact in the state; and WHEREAS, Buc-ee's …
Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2025; celebrating Buc-ee's and its presence in Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol, celebrating the Texas-based travel center chain's growth and economic impact in Georgia.
… has travel centers in Warner Robins and Calhoun, one scheduled to open in Brunswick in June of this year, and another planned for Monroe County; and WHEREAS, each …
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 …
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 …
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 …