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40 bills for “Calhoun County”.
Calhoun County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 29 would let Calhoun County voters decide whether to trade a new 1 percent local sales tax for a homestead exemption that offsets county property taxes for homeowners through 2039.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Calhoun County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the …
Calhoun, City of; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption for certain residents
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 861 would raise school tax homestead exemptions for older homeowners in the City of Calhoun independent school district, pending voter approval in a November 2025 referendum.
… Gordon County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES Shall the Act be approved which increases the homestead exemption from City of Calhoun independent …
Morgan, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let voters in the City of Morgan, in Calhoun County, decide whether to create a new homestead exemption from city property taxes, funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Calhoun County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Edison, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 42 would let voters in Edison, Georgia decide whether to create a new homestead property tax exemption funded by a new local sales tax within the special district covering Calhoun County.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Calhoun County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Arlington, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 23EX would give homeowners in the City of Arlington a property tax exemption tied to a new 1 percent local sales tax in Calhoun County, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Calhoun County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Threadcraft, Johnese; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Johnese Threadcraft, a longtime DeKalb County educator who died in November 2024, and offers condolences to her family.
… Morris Lee Threadcraft Sr.; and WHEREAS, she demonstrated remarkable courage in her early years by voluntarily integrating Calhoun County High School before mandatory integration, excelling in her studies …
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.
… states, including Georgia, with established locations in Warner Robins and Calhoun and upcoming travel centers in Monroe County and Brunswick, strengthening its presence and economic impact in the …
Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution commends the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center for its work expanding healthcare access and training healthcare workers across 38 counties in southwest Georgia.
… Winston Price, Executive Director Laura Calhoun, Administrator Zina Whittaker, and Board Member and Co-Founder Dr. James Hotz, SOWEGA-AHEC has exceeded its goals year after year; and …
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.
… 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 location of …
School psychologists serving the students and families of Henry County Schools; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the school psychologists working in Henry County Schools for their support of students and families during the 2025-2026 school year.
… and WHEREAS, the school psychologists serving Henry County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year include: Dr. Donzaleigh Arrington; Crystal Calhoun; Dr. Cherisse Chisolm; Dr. Sabrina Coneway; Dr …
Sims, Senator Freddie Powell; recognize and commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Senator Freddie Powell Sims of Georgia's 12th Senate District for her years of public service and congratulates her on her retirement.
… serves the 12th Senate District, representing Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, and Webster counties, following her service in the Georgia House …
Several churches for their work with Project Elevation; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the Albany Coalition of Churches, and several partner organizations for their work on Project Elevation, a rural health program in Southwest Georgia.
… BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize the Albany Coalition of Churches, which includes faith houses in Dougherty, Mitchell, Sumter, Terrell, and Calhoun counties …
Sherman, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne, Sr.; occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. of Columbus for his tenth anniversary as pastor of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church.
… 25 years of pastoral leadership to the congregations of Friendship Baptist Church in Calhoun, Simpson Road Baptist Church in Atlanta, and Living Faith Church in Mableton; and WHEREAS …
Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church in Jonesboro on its 150th anniversary and commends its history of community service.
… Frank Calhoun in a brush arbor on Spring Street in Jonesboro, later relocating to Key Street and then to 112 Watterson Street in 1891; and WHEREAS, after purchasing …
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 …
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 …
Monroe County Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the state capitol, honoring the county's history, leadership, and community programs.
… Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Monroe County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Monroe County, Georgia, was …
Brooks County Development Authority; appointment of members; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A bill affecting only Brooks County would change how the seven members of the Brooks County Development Authority are appointed, removing an old district system and setting new residency rules and four-year terms.
… The governing authority of Brooks County shall appoint seven members to the authority by selecting outstanding citizens of Brooks County. Two members shall be residents of Brooks County …
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA); exceptional contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for economic development efforts that the resolution says brought over $1 billion in investment to Macon-Bibb County in 2024.
… WHEREAS, the MBCIA has demonstrated outstanding leadership in fostering economic growth, culminating in over $1 billion in investments in Macon-Bibb County during 2024; and WHEREAS, significant milestones …
Cherokee County 911 Foundation Day; April 14, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 14, 2025 as Cherokee County 911 Foundation Day, honoring the nonprofit that supports the Cherokee County E 9-1-1 Center.
… WHEREAS, the Board of Directors launched the Cherokee County 911 Foundation on April 14, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Cherokee County 911 Foundation supports the Cherokee County E 9 …