Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR2075: 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending the 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the City of Atlanta, held annually in Piedmont Park and serving as a signature celebration of springtime in Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival was first established in 1936 under the leadership of Walter Rich, founder of Rich's Department Store, as an effort to promote the City of Atlanta and highlight the natural beauty of its blooming dogwood trees; and WHEREAS, the festival was created during the era of the Great Depression with the purpose of lifting community spirits, encouraging civic pride, and drawing national and international attention to Atlanta as a vibrant and growing city; and WHEREAS, early organizers, including local garden clubs and civic leaders, undertook a citywide beautification effort by planting dogwood trees throughout Atlanta, reinforcing the festival's mission to celebrate nature and enhance the city's landscape; and H. R. 2075 LC 112 4210 WHEREAS, over the past nine decades, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival has evolved into a premier fine arts festival, featuring a nationally recognized juried artist market, live music, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities that attract hundreds of thousands of attendees each year; and WHEREAS, the festival remains a cornerstone of Atlanta's cultural identity, …
Sponsors
- Long Tran (D, 80) · primary sponsor
- Tanya Miller (D, 62)
- Inga Willis (D)
- Phil Olaleye (D, 59)
- Stacey Evans (D, 57)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR2075?
- HR2075 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival; recognize.
- What does HR2075 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR2075?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2075?
- Long Tran (D, 80), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2075?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74676
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