Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1297: City of McDonough, Georgia; the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, February 9, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. 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 embodied the principles of local self-governance, civic engagement, and responsible stewardship, reflecting the determination and vision of its citizens; and WHEREAS, McDonough is grounded in a rich history of commerce and transportation, as the city originated as a relay station on the New York City to New Orleans stagecoach line and was connected by other stage lines with Fayetteville and Decatur, and with Macon by way of Jackson; and WHEREAS, with a population nearing 30,000, McDonough is located in Henry County, Georgia, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area; and H. R. 1297 LC 129 1031 WHEREAS, the success of the City of McDonough is due in large measure to the dedicated service of its mayor and city council, past and present, city staff, volunteers, business leaders, and engaged residents who have worked collectively to advance the city's growth and prosperity; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that McDonough Day is celebrated at the state capitol in acknowledgment of the outstanding government and community in the City …
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, 117) · primary sponsor
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116)
- Regina Lewis-Ward (D, 115)
- Noelle Kahaian (R, 81)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, 78)
- Robert Flournoy (D, 74)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1297?
- HR1297 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): City of McDonough, Georgia; the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; recognize.
- What does HR1297 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1297?
- Passed both chambers as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1297?
- Mary Ann Santos (D, 117), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1297?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73047
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