GA SR741

Designates February 12, 2026, as New Americans Day at the Georgia state capitol, continuing a 13-year tradition of annual celebrations honoring immigrants

Foreign-born residents comprise 11% of Georgia's population (over 1.2 million people) and contribute $15.8 billion annually in federal, state, and local taxes

Immigrant workers represent approximately one in seven Georgia workers and are twice as likely as U.S.-born workers to fill high-demand healthcare roles such as home health aides, physicians, and surgeons

Foreign-born Georgians account for over 20% of entrepreneurs in the state, generating more than $3.4 billion in business income annually

Georgia's refugee program achieves approximately 90% economic self-sufficiency among refugees within six months of arrival