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GA SB630

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Anavitarte

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the City of Hiram's incorporation (originally established February 27, 1956) effective July 1, 2027, due to concerns about the city's financial condition and long-term viability

  • Transfers all legal rights, assets, and governmental authority to Paulding County, including real property, vehicles, equipment, accounts receivable, and digital records

  • Creates the "Hiram Services District" as a special tax district to handle outstanding bonded indebtedness, with Paulding County authorized to levy special district taxes to pay such debts

  • Transfers pending municipal court cases to Paulding County Magistrate Court and maintains existing zoning and land use regulations within the former city boundaries until the county adopts new ones

  • Designates a "Community of Hiram" coterminous with the former city limits, with the county authorized to install boundary signage

Legislative Description

City of Hiram; transfer of duties and obligations to Paulding County; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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