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GA SR814

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Wilkinson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate commends Habersham County on the occasion of its "Day at the Capitol 2016," introduced by Senator Wilkinson of the 50th District
  • Habersham County, established in 1818, is home to seven municipalities (Alto, Baldwin, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Mt. Airy, and Tallulah Falls) and features Tallulah Gorge, approximately 1,000 feet deep and two miles long
  • Farming is the county's leading industry, followed by tourism, with attractions including Lake Russell, Panther Creek Falls, fly-fishing on the Soque River, art galleries, and community theatre
  • The county hosts two historic colleges, including Piedmont College (offering degrees up to doctoral level) and North Georgia Technical College (the first technical college in the state), and supports business through an Entrepreneur Friendly designation and a five-star accredited Chamber of Commerce
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the press and the public

Legislative Description

"Day at the Capitol 2016"; commend

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

1/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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