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40 bills for “Early County”.
Early County; repeal a former local constitutional amendment
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1526 would repeal an old Early County law that gave new or expanded manufacturing plants a five-year break on local property taxes, while letting current exemptions run out on schedule.
… built, equipped, established, completed, or enlarged a plant for manufacturing or processing in Early County; to provide that exemptions granted prior to the effective date of this Act …
Early County; homestead exemption from school district ad valorem tax; remove sunset date
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 595 would permanently remove the 2028 expiration date on Early County's school tax homestead exemption for residents 70 and older, pending voter approval in the 2026 primary.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes …
Early County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give Early County homeowners a property tax exemption funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Early County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the …
Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes the historical significance of an 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County and encourages further study of the county's changing geography and vanished communities.
… economy of Dawson County in its early years; and WHEREAS, Rockpile, once an important stop for travelers on early roads, helped connect Dawson County to surrounding areas and …
Early Care and Learning; a grant program to expand access to child care and preschool programs; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would create a state grant program, run by the Department of Early Care and Learning, to help child care providers build, expand, or renovate their facilities, with priority for rural areas.
… Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding early care and learning, is amended by adding …
Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of White County, Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the historical value of a 1911 Rand McNally map of White County, highlighting communities that have since vanished or been absorbed into larger towns.
… map of White County, Georgia, provides a valuable historical snapshot of the region's geography, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks as they existed in the early 20th century; and …
52nd Strong Family Reunion; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes the 52nd Strong Family Reunion, honoring the descendants of Haywood and Lula Strong who settled in Newton County in the early 1900s.
… 19, 2026; and WHEREAS, Haywood and Lula Strong resided in Newton County, Georgia, in the early 1900s, where they settled in the Alma Community in Covington and together …
Harrell, Anthony Trey; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Anthony Trey Harrell of Blakely, a local business owner and school board member who died on February 13, 2026.
… and operator of Smitty's Grill as well as a member of the Early County Board of Education; and WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high …
Blakely, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give homeowners in Blakely a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax in Early County, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Early County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Georgia Pre-K Week; October 6-10, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates October 6-10, 2025 as Georgia Pre-K Week, honoring the state's Pre-K Program and its teachers, aides, and staff.
… 700 classrooms operating in all 159 counties in Georgia; and WHEREAS, Voices for Georgia's Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning will host Georgia …
Arlington, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let voters in Arlington, Georgia decide whether to create a new homestead tax exemption funded by a special 1 percent local sales tax in Early County, running through 2039.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Early County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 6-10, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would designate October 6-10, 2025, as Georgia Pre-K Week, honoring the state's Pre-K Program and encouraging Georgians to support early childhood education.
… 700 classrooms operating in all 159 counties in Georgia; and WHEREAS, Voices for Georgia's Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning will host Georgia …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Early County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol, recognizing the program's work distributing children's books through pediatric visits across Georgia.
… how the simple act of reading together can strengthen parent-child relationships, build early language skills, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning; and WHEREAS, in 2025, Reach …
Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, honoring the vanished towns and landmarks it depicts.
… map of Lumpkin County, Georgia, provides a valuable historical snapshot of the region's geography, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks as they existed in the early 20th century; and …
Reach Out and Read Day; recognize January 27, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution designates January 27, 2026, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol, honoring a pediatric early literacy program active across Georgia.
… WHEREAS, Reach Out and Read's early literacy intervention began in 1989 at Boston Medical Center and has expanded to 50 states, serving 5.7 million families today …
Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize the power of reading to young children every day; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 19, 2025 as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol, honoring a pediatric early literacy program that distributes books to young children statewide.
… WHEREAS, Reach Out and Read's early literacy intervention began in 1989 at Boston Medical Center and has expanded to 50 states, serving 5.7 million families today …
Wilson, Ms. Earnestine Denise; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Macon native Earnestine Denise Wilson for her career in early childhood education, community advocacy, and outreach work in Ghana.
… Wilson attended Macon State College to study Early Childhood Education, and she has taught pre-kindergarten children at Jonesco Academy as well as worked with the Joshua's …
Jakin, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let voters in the City of Jakin decide whether to create a new homestead property tax exemption funded by a 1 percent local sales tax, running through 2039 if approved.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Early County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 5-9, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution designates October 5-9, 2026 as Georgia Pre-K Week, honoring the state's early education program and the educators who run it.
… 785 classrooms operating in all 159 counties in Georgia; and WHEREAS, Voices for Georgia's Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning will host Georgia …
Elaine Clark Center; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Elaine Clark Center, a DeKalb County organization serving children and young adults with disabilities for more than 55 years.
… early childhood programming, a fully accredited K-12 school, respite and holiday camps, and young adult programming; and WHEREAS, the Elaine Clark Center is one of only a …
Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution creates a five-member study committee to research the history and impact of Rosenwald schools built for Black students across Georgia in the early 1900s.
… WHEREAS, in the early 1900s, Julius Rosenwald, one of the early presidents and part owner of Sears, Roebuck and Co., partnered with Booker T. Washington, a Black educator …
Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution creates the Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee to examine the history and impact of Georgia's Rosenwald schools, which educated Black children in the early 1900s.
… WHEREAS, in the early 1900s, Julius Rosenwald, one of the early presidents and part owner of Sears, Roebuck and Co., partnered with Booker T. Washington, a Black educator …
Georgia Pre-K Week; October 5-9, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates October 5-9, 2026 as Georgia Pre-K Week, honoring the state's Pre-K Program and the educators who run it.
… 785 classrooms operating in all 159 counties in Georgia; and WHEREAS, Voices for Georgia's Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning will host Georgia …
Cobb Collaborative; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution congratulates Cobb Collaborative, a Cobb County group, for winning the Georgia Reads Community Award for its literacy work.
… partnerships with Cobb County Public Library, Cobb Douglas Public Health, First Christian Church of Mableton, Marietta City Schools, faith communities, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning …
Grayson Day; recognize March 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 17, 2026, as Grayson Day at the Capitol, honoring the history and civic life of the City of Grayson in Gwinnett County.
… WHEREAS, located in Gwinnett County, the City of Grayson was officially incorporated on December 17, 1902, by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly, with John E. Jacobs …
Gwinnett County; Board of Education; compensation of members; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would change how the Gwinnett County Board of Education sets its own pay, suspending raises if the board pays out a superintendent's contract early, and would bar the board from restricting members' communications with the public.
… the early termination of one or more contracts that are being made on the effective date of this subsection; or (B) All members of the Gwinnett County Board …
Cobb Collaborative; recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Cobb Collaborative, a Cobb County nonprofit partnership, for winning the Georgia Reads Community Award for its work advancing literacy.
… partnerships with Cobb County Public Library, Cobb Douglas Public Health, First Christian Church of Mableton, Marietta City Schools, faith communities, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning …
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 …
Stokes, Carl; retirement as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Carl Stokes for his two years of service as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party as he retires from the role.
… under his leadership, the Rabun GOP ranked among the top five counties in Georgia for early voting turnout in the 2024 presidential election and operated a six-day …
General Wallace Intersection; Dawson County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution from the Georgia General Assembly would name the intersection of State Route 400 and State Route 136 in Dawson County the General Wallace Intersection, honoring the Wallace family's local history.
… WHEREAS, the Wallace family's connection to Dawson County, Georgia, began in the 1880's when Ertus and Octavia Wallace established their home near present-day State Route …
Callins, Dr. Keisha Reneé; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Keisha Reneé Callins for her work expanding women's healthcare access in rural middle Georgia and her service on state health boards.
… and underserved areas of middle Georgia, operating practices in both Twiggs and Jones counties; and WHEREAS, she diligently and consciously serves the need of the citizens of the …
Miller-Fields, Dr. Quentina M.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally commends Dr. Quentina M. Miller-Fields, a Savannah educator and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System official, for her decades of work with students and the community.
… through decades of public service; and WHEREAS, she currently serves the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System as Director of Student Affairs, supporting more than 36,000 students …
Edmondson, Reverend Lucious H., III; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Reverend Lucious H. Edmondson, III, a longtime Henry County jail chaplain and ministry founder who died in March 2026 at age 91.
… County Jail Chaplain, providing spiritual guidance, compassion, and hope to countless individuals during some of the most difficult moments of their lives; and WHEREAS, in the early 1970s …
Campbell High School Boys Soccer Team; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally congratulates the Campbell High School boys soccer team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Soccer Championship.
… competition with resilience and determination; and WHEREAS, overcoming a challenging start marked by early losses, the team turned around in March, finishing the season with a 13-1 …
Hutchings, Jacob "Jake"; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Jacob "Jake" Hutchings, an early Black state lawmaker from Jones County, for his historic election and legacy.
… mason, cutting much of the stone in the county, including the granite in this retaining wall at the Jones County Court House; and WHEREAS, he was highly regarded …
Barton, Irene; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Irene Barton, executive director of the Cobb Collaborative, for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award.
… Under Irene's leadership, the Collaborative leads the local coalition for Resilient Georgia and serves as the backbone agency for The Basics Cobb County, an evidence-based early …
Russell, Mrs. Barberette; outstanding service, unwavering commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to strengthening families and communities; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Barberette Russell of Atlanta for her career in early childhood education, her decades of community service, and her advocacy for people with disabilities.
… to lead and inspire; and WHEREAS, with over fifteen years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Russell has nurtured and shaped countless young learners, positively impacting children …
Autism Acceptance Month; 04/26; World Autism Awareness Day; 04/02/26; Connor Tomlinson; work advocating for the autism community; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day, and commends Forsyth County resident Connor Tomlinson for his autism advocacy work.
… repetitive behaviors or intense interests, along with unique sensory processing needs; and WHEREAS, early screening and intervention are critical for children with autism, as children diagnosed by age …
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.
… and WHEREAS, with a population nearing 30,000, McDonough is located in Henry County, Georgia, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, the success of …