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40 bills for “Butts County”.
Butts County; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution congratulates Butts County on the 200th anniversary of its founding, marking two centuries of history since the county was created in 1825.
… WHEREAS, on December 24, 1825, Butts County was created as the 64th county of the State of Georgia and named in honor of Captain Samuel Butts, a military …
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 …
Latasha R. Butts Memorial Highway; Baldwin County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would honor the late basketball player and coach Latasha R. Butts by naming a stretch of State Route 49 in Baldwin County after her.
… SR 29/US 441 to the Macon Bibb County line in Baldwin County is dedicated as the Latasha R. Butts Memorial Highway. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the …
Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would give Butts County homeowners age 62 and older a $70,000 exemption on their home's assessed value for county property taxes, pending voter approval in November 2026.
… The tax commissioner of Butts County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5 …
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County; required to read an ordinance, resolution, or other matter before the board at one meeting prior to the adoption; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would let the Butts County Board of Commissioners adopt ordinances and resolutions after reading them at just one meeting, instead of requiring multiple readings.
… An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, is amended by …
Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 545 would create a $50,000 homestead exemption on Butts County property taxes for county purposes, but only if voters in the county approve it in a November 2026 referendum.
… The tax commissioner of Butts County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5 …
Butts County; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 775 would raise the senior citizen homestead exemption for Butts County School District property taxes from $15,000 to $50,000, pending voter approval in the 2026 general primary.
… Representative Crowe of the 118th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Butts County School District ad valorem …
Butts County; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 791 would raise the homestead property tax exemption for senior residents of Butts County from $4,000 to $20,000 of assessed home value, pending voter approval in a November 2025 referendum.
… Representative Crowe of the 118th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes in …
Abigail Savoie Circle of Hope; Butts County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would honor Abigail Savoie, a Fayette County woman killed in a 2022 crash, by naming a new roundabout in Butts County after her.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the roundabout of State Route 16 and High Falls Road in Butts County is …
Pippin, Kay; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Kay Pippin, former mayor of Jackson, for her decades of public service in Butts and Henry counties.
… effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the City of Jackson, Henry County, Butts County, and the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for …
Pippin, Kay; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Kay Pippin, former Mayor of Jackson, Georgia, for her public service to the city, Henry County, Butts County, and the state.
… effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the City of Jackson, Henry County, Butts County, and the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for …
South River Watershed Alliance; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors the South River Watershed Alliance on its 25th anniversary for its work protecting the South River, which flows through several metro Atlanta area counties.
… creeks and streams across sections of Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Henry, Rockdale, Newton, and Butts Counties; and WHEREAS, cleaner water requires increased awareness, collective advocacy, stronger protection, and management …
Honorable Susan Holmes Highway; Jasper County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would dedicate a stretch of State Route 11 in Jasper County as the Honorable Susan Holmes Highway, honoring former State Representative Susan Holmes.
… hours of her time, talent, and energy to the citizens of Butts, Jones, and Monroe counties since 2010 as the State Representative for House District 129; and WHEREAS …
Georgia Smoke-free Air Act; prohibit smoking and disposing of smoking products within a 25 foot radius of playgrounds and sandboxes
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would ban smoking within 25 feet of playgrounds and sandboxes and within 250 feet of youth sports events, expanding the state's Smoke-free Air Act.
… 250 foot radius of any youth sports event. (b) Disposing of cigarette butts, cigar butts, or any other tobacco related waste shall be prohibited within a 25 foot …
Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection; Paulding County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would dedicate more than 20 stretches of state highway, bridges, intersections, and an interchange across the state to honor named individuals, including former lawmakers, coaches, veterans, and community leaders.
… SR 29/US 441 to the Macon Bibb County line in Baldwin County is dedicated as the Latasha R. Butts Memorial Highway. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED …
Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would honor the late Kevin "Catfish" Jackson by naming the intersection of State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Chatham County after him.
… team; and WHEREAS, his athleticism and leadership were recognized with the prestigious Wallace Butts Award and he served as a graduate assistant coach under Vince Dooley; and WHEREAS …
Rotary Club of Forsyth, The Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club, The South Forsyth Rotary Club, and the North Forsyth Rotary Club; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes four Forsyth County Rotary Clubs for their relief efforts after Hurricane Helene, honoring their supply deliveries and volunteer work.
… with each delivery, the members of these clubs also cooked thousands of Boston Butts to serve the victims and first responders of Hurricane Helene; and WHEREAS, these clubs …
Representative Penny Houston Roundabout; Cook County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Resolution 1300 would name 18 different Georgia roads, bridges, interchanges, and intersections across the state after honorees such as former Representative Penny Houston, veterans, and community members, living and deceased.
… Williams was a visionary civic leader, philanthropist, and real estate developer whose leadership and investment profoundly shaped the economic, cultural, and infrastructure development of Cobb County, Fulton County …
Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution names dozens of Georgia highway intersections, roads, bridges, and interchanges after fallen officers, veterans, elected officials, and community leaders, including one honoring Cobb County Officer Drew Haynes Brown.
… BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the roundabout of State Route 16 and High Falls Road in Butts County is dedicated as the Abby Savoie Circle of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
… Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Liberty County, Fulton County, and DeKalb County Youth Commissions for their continued …
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.
… Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Flournoy of the 74th, Bell of the 75th, and Scott of the 76th A RESOLUTION Commending the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County …
Public officers and employees; certain retiring county officers and their spouses and dependents be included in certain county health plans; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let certain retiring county officials, such as sheriffs, probate judges, and tax commissioners, keep county health coverage for themselves and their families, with the county covering most of the cost.
… probate judge, sheriff, tax commissioner or tax collector, clerk of the superior court, or county commissioner. (2) On and after December 31, 2026, any eligible county officer may …
Effingham County Day at the capitol; 2/10/25; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 10, 2025 as Effingham County Day at the capitol and commends the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce for its work in the community.
… Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Burns of the 159th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 10, 2025, as Effingham County Day at the capitol and saluting the Effingham County …
Local government; county development authorities for certain counties shall not operate within certain municipalities; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let more cities within heavily municipalized counties, like Fulton County, block the county development authority from operating inside their limits, not just cities north of the county seat.
… or more of the land area of the county. (b) No county development authority for a massively municipalized county shall purchase or accept title to any real or …
Pickens County Airport Authority; repeal Act
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill abolishes the Pickens County Airport Authority and shifts all of its property and debts directly to Pickens County government.
… Any and all assets of the Pickens County Airport Authority shall devolve automatically and without further action to Pickens County, Georgia. The Board of Commissioners of Pickens County …
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.
… County manager. (a) The board shall employ a county manager who shall be responsible for the supervision, direction, and control of the administration of the affairs of Long …
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.
… Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their partners …
Rockdale Board of Commissioners; appoint members to vacant seats on the Rockdale County Water and Sewerage Authority; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners to fill vacant and holdover seats on the Rockdale County Water and Sewerage Authority board.
… Representative Taylor of the 92nd A RESOLUTION Urging the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners to exercise the power given to them under current law and appoint members to …
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 …
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.
… An Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved …
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.
… Representatives Cheokas of the 151st and Stinson of the 150th A RESOLUTION Commending Americus-Sumter County and recognizing February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the …
Clayton County Day; recognize February 5, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol and commends Clayton County Government and its Chamber of Commerce.
… Senators Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th and Parent of the 44th A RESOLUTION Commending the Clayton County Government and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and …
State Court of Clayton County; compensation of the solicitor-general of the state court; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would set new rules for how much the solicitor-general of the State Court of Clayton County gets paid, tying the salary to the chief judge's pay and requiring the office to fully cooperate with county audits before the law takes effect.
… An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2022 …
Clayton County Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Clayton County Day at the state capitol, commending Clayton County government and two local chambers of commerce.
… Senators Parent of the 44th, Wicks of the 34th and Davenport of the 17th A RESOLUTION Commending the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and …
Guardian and Ward; county conservators; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 98 creates a new role of county conservator in Georgia probate law, splitting duties currently held by county guardians so that a separate county official handles property and financial matters for wards under conservatorship.
… Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 29-8-1, relating to county administrators as ex officio county guardians, as follows: "29-8-1. County administrators …
Wayne County; State Court; judge and solicitor; revise salary
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1507 sets new annual salaries of $135,711.27 for the judge and solicitor of the State Court of Wayne County, with future cost-of-living adjustments tied to county employee raises.
… An Act establishing the State Court of Wayne County (formerly the City Court of Jesup, in and for the County of Wayne), approved July 31, 1916 (Ga. L …