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40 bills for “Lowndes County”.
Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth for more than 35 years of community leadership training in Lowndes County, Georgia.
… WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes was established in 1988 with a vison for the growth and development of Lowndes County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, the mission of Leadership Lowndes is to …
Lowndes County; occasion of its Bicentennial; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Lowndes County's 200th anniversary, recognizing its history, economy, and communities without changing any law.
… Representatives Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, and Sharper of the 177th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Lowndes County on the occasion …
Leadership Lowndes Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Leadership Lowndes Day at the state capitol, honoring the Lowndes County leadership development program.
… Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th, and Sharper of the 177th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Leadership Lowndes Day …
Lowndes County; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes Lowndes County on its 200th anniversary, commending its history, economy, and communities without changing any Georgia law.
… WHEREAS, Lowndes County was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 23, 1825, marking 200 years of rich history and progress; and WHEREAS, the …
Lowndes County High School Esports Team; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates the Lowndes County High School Esports Team for winning the 2025 Fall Class 5A-6A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship.
… WHEREAS, the Lowndes County High School Esports team demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and competitive excellence during the 2025 fall season, culminating in a championship victory in the Class …
Lowndes County High School Baseball Team; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution congratulates the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship.
… WHEREAS, the Lowndes County High School baseball team has upheld a proud tradition of excellence, placing equal importance on character development, academic achievement, and athletic performance; and WHEREAS …
Lowndes County High School baseball team; winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship.
… Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, and LaHood of the 175th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 …
Lowndes County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 813 would raise the school tax homestead exemption for Lowndes County homeowners from $6,000 to $12,000 of assessed home value, pending voter approval in the 2026 primary.
… The tax commissioner of Lowndes County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (2) Each resident of the Lowndes County school district allowed the $6,000.00 homestead …
Lowndes County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 815 would give Lowndes County homeowners a $12,000 exemption from their home's assessed value when calculating county property taxes, pending voter approval in a 2026 referendum.
… The tax commissioner of Lowndes County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (2) Each resident of Lowndes County allowed the $6,000.00 homestead exemption on such …
Lowndes County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 814 would create new homestead tax exemptions for older homeowners in Lowndes County, cutting the taxable value of their homes for county tax purposes if voters approve the change in 2026.
… The tax commissioner of Lowndes County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (2) Each resident of Lowndes County 65 years of age or older allowed the $10 …
Lowndes County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 811 would give Lowndes County school district homeowners age 65 and older a $40,000 property tax exemption and those 70 and older a $50,000 exemption, pending voter approval in 2026.
… The tax commissioner of Lowndes County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (2) Each resident of the Lowndes County school district 65 years of age or older …
Lowndes County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 27 would create a homestead property tax exemption in Lowndes County, paid for by a new 1 percent local sales tax, if voters approve it in a November 2026 referendum.
… 27EX (2) "County" means Lowndes County and its governing authority. (3) "Homestead property" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-8-109.50 of …
Sharper, Dexter L.; expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Representative Dexter L. Sharper of House District 177 for more than three decades of public service, including his time as a city councilman, mayor pro tem, paramedic, and state legislator.
… of his life to public service, beginning with local leadership in Valdosta and Lowndes County and continuing through his service in the Georgia House of Representatives after being …
Valdosta, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 55 would create a new homestead property tax exemption for Valdosta homeowners in the special district covering Lowndes County, funded by a new local sales tax and subject to voter approval in November 2026.
… and funded by the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Lowndes County; to provide for …
William Brown Lovett Memorial Interchange; Cook County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name the interchange of State Route 401/I-75 and Barneyville Road in Cook County the William Brown Lovett Memorial Interchange, honoring a 19th century Berrien County farmer.
… his parents, spent his life in Lowndes County, Georgia, and later became known as one of the leading farmers of Berrien County, where his talent and efficiency in …
YMCAs of Georgia; important work they do in the communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the YMCAs of Georgia and the Georgia Alliance of YMCAs for their youth development, health, and community programs across the state.
… YMCA, North Georgia Community YMCA, Rome-Floyd County YMCA, Thomasville YMCA and Youth Center, Tift Area YMCA, Valdosta-Lowndes County YMCA, YMCAs of Waycross Georgia, YMCA of the …
Lambert High School girls golf team; winning the 2025 Georgia High School Association Class 6A Girls Golf State Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Lambert High School girls golf team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A Girls Golf State Championship, its sixth straight title.
… under par and winning the team title by 69 strokes over runner-up Lowndes High School (490) and third-place Richmond Hill High School (493) in one of …
Representative Penny Houston Roundabout; Cook County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Resolution 1300 would name 18 different Georgia roads, bridges, interchanges, and intersections across the state after honorees such as former Representative Penny Houston, veterans, and community members, living and deceased.
… his parents, spent his life in Lowndes County, Georgia, and later became known as one of the leading farmers of Berrien County, where his talent and efficiency in …
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 …