GA HR1779

Designates March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol to celebrate the county's history, diversity, and contributions

DeKalb County was established December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, covering 269 square miles between Atlanta and Athens

County hosts major institutions including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Represents over 100 nationalities and more than 140 spoken languages, and houses Georgia's second-busiest airport (DeKalb-Peachtree Airport)

Recognizes CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson as the first African American woman elected Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County