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40 bills for “Cochran, City of”.
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 …
City of Cochran Fire Department; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the City of Cochran Fire Department for rescuing a woman from a burning home on December 25, 2025, recognizing the crew members involved by name.
… WHEREAS, on December 25, 2025, the City of Cochran Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on 145 North Sixth Street, where a female occupant was reported …
Cochran, Pastor Raymond; retirement; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Pastor Raymond Cochran of Phenix City, Alabama on his retirement after 54 years leading Franchise Missionary Baptist Church.
… Columbus and Phenix City area and having 10th Avenue officially dedicated in his honor; and WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Pastor Cochran is a source of …
Cochran/Bleckley Airport Authority; board; revise membership
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would restructure the board of the Cochran/Bleckley Airport Authority, expanding it to seven members and allowing some members to live outside Bleckley County if they have aviation, business, or finance expertise.
… i) Three members shall be appointed by the governing authority of the City of Cochran; (ii) Three members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Bleckley County …
Cochran, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 62 would let Cochran voters decide whether to exempt homes in the Bleckley County special district from city property taxes, funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax.
… Representative Mathis of the 133rd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Cochran ad valorem taxes in the amount of …
City of Cochran Public Facilities Authority; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would create the City of Cochran Public Facilities Authority, a state-chartered entity that can build and finance public buildings for the city using revenue bonds instead of city or state debt.
… This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "City of Cochran Public Facilities Authority Act." SECTION 2. City of Cochran Public Facilities Authority. There is …
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.
… City of Brookhaven, the City of Brunswick, Bryan County, the City of Cedartown, the City of Cochran, the City of Covington, the City of Douglas, 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.
… City of Brookhaven, the City of Brunswick, Bryan County, the City of Cedartown, the City of Cochran, the City of Covington, the City of Douglas, the City of …
State Highway System; dedicate certain portions
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Resolution 7 names 28 roads, bridges, intersections, and interchanges across the Georgia state highway system after veterans, public servants, educators, and community leaders honored by lawmakers.
… Johnson was raised in Garden City, Georgia, and graduated from Richard Arnold High School; and WHEREAS, an active leader of her community, Mrs. Johnson was a lifetime member …
Cochran, Elect Lady Mary Frances; faithful service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Elect Lady Mary Frances Cochran of the Franchise Missionary Baptist Church for 57 years of ministry service alongside her husband, Dr. Raymond Cochran.
… Representatives Hugley of the 141st and Williams of the 168th A RESOLUTION Honoring Elect Lady Mary Frances Cochran for her faithful service; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, it …
Purser, Lilla Lee; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Lilla Lee Purser of Cochran on the occasion of her 100th birthday, honoring her family life and community service.
… WHEREAS, Lilla Lee Purser was born on March 14, 1925, in Cochran, Georgia, and this year she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday; and WHEREAS …
DeKalb Day; recognize February 26, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and institutions.
… airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County …
DeKalb Day; recognize March 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would designate March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role.
… airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County …
DeKalb Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role in the state.
… airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County …
DeKalb Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role in the state.
… airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County …
Cedartown High School Cheerleading Team; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution congratulates the Cedartown High School cheerleading team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship, its second consecutive state title.
… and Freshmen Addie Chandler, Alivia Griffin, Carla Perez, Haylee Bauer, Halo Bauer, Katelyn Cochran, and Kaelan Denton; and WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation …
Cedartown High School cheerleading team; winning the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Cedartown High School cheerleading team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship, its second consecutive state title.
… and Freshmen Addie Chandler, Alivia Griffin, Carla Perez, Haylee Bauer, Halo Bauer, Katelyn Cochran, and Kaelan Denton; and WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation …
Chit Chat Communications; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Chit Chat Communications, a metro Atlanta public relations firm, for its 14th annual 'Celebrating Women of Color...' program.
… Brown, VP of NABFEME, and actress Lisa Renee Pitts in 2021; and Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO of DeKalb County, and Sheriff Melody Maddox of DeKalb County in 2025 …
Pete, Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally honors the life of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete, an Augusta attorney and Marine Corps veteran who died in March 2026, and extends condolences to his family.
… Pete dedicated his professional life to the pursuit of justice, founding the Pete Law Firm with his brother, Anthony Pete, and later working with the Cochran Firm of …
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 …
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 …