Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR2080: ODYSSEY Media Group, the iliad Literary-Art Magazine, and David A. Ragsdale for over 23 years of journalistic excellence, student creativity, and outstanding service to the people of Athens, Georgia, and beyond; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the ODYSSEY Media Group, the iliad Literary-Art Magazine, and David A. Ragsdale for over 23 years of journalistic excellence, student creativity, and outstanding service to the people of Athens, Georgia, and beyond; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending the ODYSSEY Media Group, the iliad Literary-Art Magazine, and David A. Ragsdale for over 23 years of journalistic excellence, student creativity, and outstanding service to the people of Athens, Georgia, and beyond; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the ODYSSEY Media Group, the iliad Literary-Art Magazine, and David A. Ragsdale for over 23 years of journalistic excellence, student creativity, and outstanding service to the people of Athens, Georgia, and beyond; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the ODYSSEY Media Group was established in 2003 by David A. Ragsdale, whose commitment and dedication resulted in the creation of a student-run news organization that has enriched the lives of countless Athenians; and WHEREAS, the mission of the ODYSSEY Media Group is to inform, entertain, and give voice to the Clarke Central High School community through fair, accurate, and balanced news and commentary; and WHEREAS, the ODYSSEY Media Group's vision is to provide a platform for the Clarke Central High School and Athens-Clarke County communities to voice their concerns, to promote truth and transparency in times of unease, and to deter inaccuracy and the spread of misinformation; and H. R. 2080 LC 112 4189 WHEREAS, under the leadership of founder and faculty adviser David A. Ragsdale, alongside countless editors, managers, staffers, and dedicated supporters, the ODYSSEY Media Group has grown to become an exemplary model of convergence media, consistently publishing high-quality content across various digital and print outlets such as their website, newsmagazine, and assorted social media accounts; and WHEREAS, since its inception in 2003, the ODYSSEY …
Sponsors
- Samuel Park (D, 107) · primary sponsor
- Spencer Frye (D, 122)
- Gisler, Eric (D, 121)
- Houston Gaines (R, 120)
- Trey Rhodes (R, 124)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR2080?
- HR2080 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): ODYSSEY Media Group, the iliad Literary-Art Magazine, and David A. Ragsdale for over 23 years of journalistic excellence, student creativity, and outstanding service to the people of Athens, Georgia, and beyond; commend.
- What does HR2080 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the ODYSSEY Media Group, the iliad Literary-Art Magazine, and David A. Ragsdale for over 23 years of journalistic excellence, student creativity, and outstanding service to the people of Athens, Georgia, and beyond; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR2080?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2080?
- Samuel Park (D, 107), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2080?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74681
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