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40 bills for “City of Toccoa”.
City of Toccoa; 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 local bill for Stephens County would give Toccoa homeowners a property tax exemption tied to a new 1 percent local sales tax, pending voter approval this November.
… Senator Hatchett of the 50th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Toccoa ad valorem taxes in the amount of …
Toccoa, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let Toccoa voters decide whether to exempt homeowners in Stephens County's special tax district from city property taxes, using money raised by a new 1 percent local sales tax instead.
… Representative Erwin of the 32nd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Toccoa ad valorem taxes in the amount of …
Honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors eight cities, including Acworth, Alma, Augusta, Camilla, Griffin, Monroe, Toccoa, and Warner Robins, for earning the state's PlanFirst community planning designation.
… City of Acworth, the City of Alma, the City of Augusta, the City of Camilla, the City of Griffin, the City of Monroe, the City of Toccoa, and …
Oglesby, Evan; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors former NFL player Evan Oglesby of Toccoa for his football career and his community work through his foundation and youth sports programs.
… in 2011, The EO Center was opened in Evan Oglesby’s hometown of Toccoa, Georgia, offering a safe-heaven of after-school programs, youth sports leagues, mentorship, college …
Grant, Ms. Shantelle; occasion of her selection as the 2025 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Shantelle Grant, a Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library children's coordinator, for being named the 2025 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year.
… Shantelle Grant serves as the children’s coordinator at the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library and as the regional children’s and youth services director for the Northeast …
Dickerson, John Alan, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of John Alan Dickerson, Sr., a Toccoa area attorney who died on December 27, 2025, and offers condolences to his family.
… Boy Scouts of America and was honored as the Outstanding Young Man of Toccoa and Stephens County; and WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his …
Dickerson John Alan, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of John Alan Dickerson, Sr., a Toccoa area attorney who died on December 27, 2025, and offers condolences to his family.
… Boy Scouts of America and was honored as the Outstanding Young Man of Toccoa and Stephens County; and WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his …
Chambers, Michael "Mike" Earl, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr., a longtime U.S. Forest Service employee who died on January 24, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
… a man of deep and abiding faith, Mike was an active member of Toccoa Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife …
Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's general aviation airports and industry.
… the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, its board members are Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stevens County Airport; Vice Chair Davin Welter, Athens-Ben Epps Airport; Secretary Adam Webb …
Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports.
… Northwest Atlanta Airport; Secretary Adam Webb, Covington Municipal Airport; Past Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport; Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County …
Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports and their economic role.
… the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, its board members are Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stevens County Airport; Vice Chair Davin Welter, Athens-Ben Epps Airport; Secretary Adam Webb …
House interns; 2025 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the students who served as House interns during the 2025 legislative session for their work supporting lawmakers and committees.
… Institute of Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College, University of West Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Toccoa Falls College, and College of Coastal Georgia; and WHEREAS, the unique experience of participating …
Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports and their economic impact.
… Northwest Atlanta Airport; Secretary Adam Webb, Covington Municipal Airport; Past Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport; Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County …
Pate, Bobby C.; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Bobby C. Pate, a former college football player and coach with ties to Hart County, following his death in September 2024.
… from 1963 to 1965 before serving as head coach and athletic director at Toccoa High School, Norcross High School, and Cherokee High School between 1965 and 1974; and …
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 …