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40 bills for “Damascus, City of”.
Damascus, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let Damascus voters decide whether to give homeowners in the special tax district a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax in Early County.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Damascus ad valorem taxes in the amount 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 …
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 …
Garden City, City of; mayor to fill any vacancy in the office of mayor pro tempore; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let Garden City's mayor fill any vacancy in the office of mayor pro tempore, updating the city's charter to spell out who makes that appointment.
… An Act creating a new charter for the City of Garden City, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3581), as amended, is amended by revising subsection …
City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol; March 27, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution recognizes March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring the city's history and notable figures.
… WHEREAS, the City of Thomasville, Georgia, was founded in 1825 as the county seat of Thomas County; and WHEREAS, the City of Thomasville is named for General Jett …
Cleveland, City of; Municipal Court; charge a technology fee
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 591 lets the Municipal Court of the City of Cleveland, Georgia add a technology fee of up to $10 to criminal and quasi-criminal fines to pay for court and police technology.
… Representatives Gunter of the 8th and Wade of the 9th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Cleveland to …
Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; terms of office for certain members; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1519 sets fixed three-year terms for members of the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority and bars anyone from transferring or claiming ownership interest in a seat on the authority.
… An Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4121), as amended, is amended by revising subsection …
Decatur, City of; city commission and public school system; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A local bill for Decatur, Georgia would rewrite the city charter's article on the city commission, spelling out how the mayor and four commissioners are elected, their terms, meetings, and removal procedures.
… City commissioners and the mayor shall be elected by receiving a plurality of the votes cast in the election district in which the city commissioner qualified. City commissioners …
City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority; a referendum for issuing revenue bonds for certain projects requested by the City Schools of Decatur; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would require the City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority to hold a voter referendum before issuing revenue bonds of $20 million or more for projects requested by the City Schools of Decatur.
… Senator Parent of the 44th AS PASSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act creating the City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority, approved March …
Tucker Day at the state capitol; 05/02/26; City of Tucker; 10th anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day at the state capitol, congratulating the City of Tucker on its 10th anniversary as an incorporated city.
… Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Davis of the 87th, Holcomb of the 101st, Drenner of the 85th, and Barnes of the 86th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the City of …
City of Thomasville Day; recognize March 27, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol, honoring the city's history and notable residents.
… WHEREAS, the City of Thomasville, Georgia, was founded in 1825 as the county seat of Thomas County; and WHEREAS, the City of Thomasville is named for General Jett …
City of Grayson; celebration of its 125th Anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the City of Grayson in Gwinnett County on the 125th anniversary of its founding, recognizing its history and current leaders.
… Representatives Adeyina of the 110th and Okoye of the 102nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the City of Grayson on the celebration of its 125th Anniversary; and for …
City of Hapeville Day at the Georgia State Capitol; March 4, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the state capitol, honoring the small city's history, arts scene, and economic role in the Atlanta region.
… WHEREAS, the City of Hapeville is a historic and vibrant small city located just south of downtown Atlanta and adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world …
Pembroke, City of; election and terms for mayor and city council members; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would change the election schedule and term lengths for the mayor and city council of Pembroke, Georgia, setting a 2027 general election and moving most future terms to four years.
… 3599), so as to revise provisions relating to the election and terms for the mayor and city council members; to provide for elections; to provide for the current …
City of Hope; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends City of Hope, the cancer treatment and research organization operating a hospital network in Atlanta, for its contributions to healthcare.
… WHEREAS, City of Hope purchased Cancer Treatment Centers of America in 2022; and WHEREAS, City of Hope is a not-for-profit and one of the largest and …
City of Austell; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the City of Austell for its history, economic role, and contributions to Georgia.
… Senator Rhett of the 33rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the City of Austell; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the City of Austell, founded in 1885, has played …