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40 bills for “Stephens County”.
Stephens County Hospital; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Stephens County Hospital for being named the top small hospital in Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine in 2024.
… Senators Hatchett of the 50th and Tillery of the 19th A RESOLUTION Congratulating Stephens County Hospital; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, a proud partner to the communities in …
Stephens County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would give Stephens County homeowners a property tax break funded by a new 1 percent local sales tax, but only if county voters approve both in a November 2026 referendum.
… Representative Erwin of the 32nd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Stephens County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the …
Stephens County; 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 Senate bill would let Stephens County voters decide whether to trade a new 1% local sales tax for a property tax break tied to that sales tax's revenue, through a November 2026 referendum.
… Senator Hatchett of the 50th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Stephens County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the …
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 …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Stephens County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
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.
… Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Stephens County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption …
Petrea-Stephens-Franklin-Watson Tax Relief Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1440 would give Bryan County school district homeowners a freeze-style property tax exemption that caps school tax increases on their home's value, pending voter approval in November 2026.
… the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, and Franklin of the 160th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Bryan County school district …
Petrea-Stephens-Franklin-Watson Tax Relief Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 741 would create a new homestead property tax exemption for Bryan County school taxes, freezing the taxable value of a home at its value from the year before the exemption starts. Voters in the Bryan County school district would decide the measure in a November 2025 referendum.
… the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, and Franklin of the 160th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Bryan County school district …
Watson-Stephens-Petrea-Franklin Tax Relief Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 476 would cap yearly increases in the taxable value of homesteads for Bryan County school taxes, so homeowners' school tax bills grow more slowly even if their property value rises quickly. Bryan County voters would decide the question in a November 2025 referendum.
… Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, and Franklin of the 160th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Bryan County …
Jimmy "Lord" Brown Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would name the intersection of State Route 204 and Middleground Road in Chatham County the Jimmy "Lord" Brown Intersection, honoring the funk musician.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd and Stephens of the 164th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Mr. Jimmy "Lord" Brown and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes …
Woodbine Public Library Inc.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Woodbine Public Library Inc. and the Woodbine Woman's Club in Camden County for their work supporting literacy and community education.
… Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Hitchens of the 161st, Stephens of the 164th, and Burchett of the 176th A RESOLUTION Commending the Woodbine Public Library Inc.; and for …
Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would honor Savannah native and S.O.S. Band lead singer Mary Davis by naming an intersection in Chatham County after her.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, and Petrea of the 166th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Ms. Mary Davis and dedicating an intersection …
Huxsie Scott Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would name the State Route 204 bridge over the CSX railroad in Chatham County the Huxsie Scott Bridge, honoring the Savannah jazz and gospel vocalist.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd and Stephens of the 164th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Ms. Huxsie Scott and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes. WHEREAS …
Bryan Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol, honoring Bryan County's history, growth, and community organizations.
… Stephens of the 164th A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, presented by the Bryan County Chamber …
Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; February 2, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 2, 2025 as Georgia Arts Day, honoring the state's arts and culture industry and encouraging communities to celebrate it.
… Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, and Franklin of the 160th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; and for …
Douglas County Day; recognize February 27, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes February 27, 2025 as Douglas County Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring the county's history and growth.
… WHEREAS, Douglas County, Georgia, the state's 133rd county, was created on October 17, 1870, and named in honor of Stephen A. Douglas, the Illinois statesman who ran …
Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. Memorial Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name the intersection of State Route 307 and State Route 25 (US-17) in Chatham County after Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell Jr., a longtime Savannah pastor and community leader.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd and Stephens of the 164th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in his memory …
Bryan County; State Court; revise terms
Summary by Georgia Commons: A bill passed by the Georgia General Assembly would reset the court term schedule for the State Court of Bryan County, setting four criminal jury terms a year and monthly civil terms.
… Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, and Franklin of the 160th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act establishing the State …
Hembree, Bill; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends former state Representative Bill Hembree for his years of public service and community contributions in Douglas and Cobb counties.
… Representatives New of the 40th, Burns of the 159th, Parsons of the 44th, Smith of the 138th, Stephens of the 164th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending …
Douglas County Day; recognize February 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 24, 2026, as Douglas County Day at the state capitol, honoring the county's history and growth.
… WHEREAS, Douglas County, Georgia, the state's 133rd county, was created on October 17, 1870, and named in honor of Stephen A. Douglas, the Illinois statesman who ran …
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA); exceptional contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for economic development efforts that the resolution says brought over $1 billion in investment to Macon-Bibb County in 2024.
… body recognize Board Chair Robby Fountain, Executive Director Stephen Adams, and the leadership and staff of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for their dedication, vision, and effective …
Perkins-Frazier, Esther; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Esther Perkins-Frazier, a Savannah broadcaster, educator, and community advocate who died on January 14, 2025.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, and Williams of the 168th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Esther Perkins-Frazier; and for other …
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.
… Municipal Airport; Past Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport; Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County Airport; Mario Evans, Michael Baker International, Samuel …
Chatham County; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A local bill for Chatham County would let homeowners who already qualify for an existing school tax homestead exemption automatically receive a newer 2025 school tax exemption without filing a separate application.
… Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard of the 162nd, and Westbrook of the 163rd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN …
Beasley, Judge Dorothy Toth; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley, the first woman to serve on the Georgia Court of Appeals, following her death in May 2024.
… Georgia; and WHEREAS, she further served as a federal prosecutor in the Northern District of Georgia before becoming the first female judge of the Fulton County State Court …
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.
… Municipal Airport; Past Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport; Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County Airport; Mario Evans, Michael Baker International, Samuel …
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.
… 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 wife of …
Alcoholic beverages; authorize a local governing authority to allow certain museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at the same times on Sundays as other retailers
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let counties and cities allow historic museums to sell alcohol on Sundays during the same hours as other retailers, if local voters have already approved Sunday alcohol sales.
… Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Carpenter of the 4th, Washburn of the 144th, DeLoach of the 167th, McDonald III of the 26th, and others A BILL TO BE …
Local government; additional authorized investments; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 871 would let Georgia cities, counties, and other local governments invest public funds in a wider range of financial products, including mutual funds, joint investment trusts, and highly rated commercial paper.
… Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Williamson of the 112th, New of the 40th, Clark of the 100th, Stephens of the 164th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED …
Buy Local Savannah; commitment to strengthening independent businesses and preserving the unique character and economic vitality of Savannah and Chatham County; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Buy Local Savannah, a Chatham County organization founded in 1999, for supporting independent local businesses in Savannah.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, and Hitchens of the 161st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Buy Local Savannah for its …
Brock, Otis J., Jr.; a life of love, service, and extraordinary accomplishments; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the late Otis J. Brock, Jr., a longtime Savannah educator, coach, and Savannah State College athlete, for his life of service.
… Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Westbrook of the 163rd, and Hitchens of the 161st A RESOLUTION Commending Otis J. Brock …
Revenue and taxation; repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 474 would remove a state tax exemption so that Georgia's local hotel and lodging taxes apply to guests who stay in the same room for more than 30 days in a row, not just short-term visitors.
… Stephens of the 164th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county …
Nolan S. Smith, Jr. Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name a bridge on Interstate 95/State Route 405 at State Route 204/Fort Argyle Road in Chatham County the Nolan S. Smith, Jr. Bridge, honoring the University of Georgia and Philadelphia Eagles football player.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th, and Stephens of the 164th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Mr. Nolan Sental Smith, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his …
Revenue and taxation; repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 492 would repeal the current tax break that exempts long-term hotel and lodging stays from local hotel/motel taxes once a guest has stayed more than 30 continuous days, meaning those charges would become taxable.
… Stephens of the 164th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county …
St. Patrick's Day Parade committee; Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney; Grand Marshall of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James G. (Jay) Burke III; 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah, Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, its chairman, and the 2025 parade's grand marshal for organizing Savannah's long-running St. Patrick's Day Parade.
… Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard of the 162nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring …
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.
… 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 wife of …
Communities In Schools of Central Georgia; significant contributions to improving student attendance, student achievement, dropout prevention, and community partnerships in Central Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution commends Communities In Schools of Central Georgia for its work improving student attendance, graduation rates, and dropout prevention in Bibb County.
… in life, serving as a vital bridge between community resources and the Bibb County School District; and WHEREAS, exemplifying a steadfast dedication to student welfare, CISCG achieved remarkable …
Sales and use tax; limit number of local sales and use taxes by authorizing counties; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1285 would revise Georgia's cap on local sales taxes so counties can combine an enhanced homestead option sales tax with a local option sales tax without exceeding the state's overall local sales tax limit.
… Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, Stephens of the 164th, Barrett of the 24th, Williams of the 148th, Hong of the 103rd, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED …
Physician's Day at the state capitol; 02/05/25; saluting the physicians of Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the state capitol, formally honoring the state's physicians and medical societies.
… Representatives Au of the 50th, Silcox of the 53rd, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, and Stephens of the 164th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 5, 2025 …
Chatham County; State Court; provide additional judge
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1534 would add a fourth judge to the State Court of Chatham County starting January 1, 2027, with the new judge first appointed by the Governor and later elected by county voters.
… Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Jackson of the 165th, and Hitchens of the 161st A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an …