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HR 16EXGEORGIASession 2026_ssState Billsigned

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Georgia House honors the life and legacy of Gwinnett County newspaperman Elliott Earl Brack

Original title: Brack, Elliott Earl; condolences

Last action · June 18, 2026: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Arlene Beckles and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives adopts a resolution honoring the life, career, and civic contributions of Elliott Earl Brack, a longtime newspaperman and community leader from Norcross who passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 90.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record by formally recognizing a deceased local figure; no funding, legal rights, or state service changes are enacted.

Background

Elliott Earl Brack was a prominent Georgia newspaperman, author, and civic leader who lived in Norcross and published the online GwinnettForum. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family of Elliott Earl Brack

Receives formal legislative condolences and a copy of the adopted resolution.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Elliott Earl Brack?

Elliott Earl Brack was a longtime Georgia newspaperman, publisher, civic leader, author, and resident of Norcross who passed away in May 2026 at age 90.

What does House Resolution 16EX do?

It formally honors the life and memory of Elliott Earl Brack, extends condolences to his family, and commends his community leadership to the citizens of Georgia.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions

Jun 18, 2026HouseIntroduced
House Hopper
Jun 18, 2026HouseIntroduced
House First Readers
Jun 18, 2026HouseFloor
House Read and Adopted

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Connected Entities

Gwinnett Daily News, Georgia Press Association, United Way of Gwinnett and 18 more

OrganizationGwinnett Daily News“Newspaper where Brack served as vice president and general manager”Map →

OrganizationGeorgia Press Association“Press association where Brack served as president”Map →

OrganizationUnited Way of Gwinnett“Charitable organization supported through fundraising efforts”Map →

locationMacon“Place where Elliott Earl Brack was raised”Map →

locationNorcross“Residence of Elliott Earl Brack”Map →

locationWilkinson County“Birthplace of Elliott Earl Brack”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of Iowa“Institution where Brack earned a master's degree in journalism”Map →

OrganizationRobert Fowler YMCA“Organization supported through fundraising efforts”Map →

PersonBarbara“Wife of Elliott Earl Brack”Map →

OrganizationWayne County Press“Newspaper where Brack served as publisher”Map →

OrganizationAtlanta Journal-Constitution“Publisher of 'Gwinnett EXTRA'”Map →

OrganizationGeorgia Historical Records Advisory Board“Board that recognized Brack's book with an Award of Excellence”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Army“Branch of military service where Brack served as an active duty officer”Map →

OrganizationGwinnett Chamber of Commerce“Chamber that named Brack Citizen of the Year”Map →

OrganizationGwinnettForum“Online publication founded and written by Brack”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of Georgia“Institution where Brack served as a visiting professor”Map →

OrganizationSalvation Army of Metro Atlanta“Charitable organization where Brack served as a board member”Map →

PersonElliott Earl Brack“Deceased newspaperman and civic leader honored by the resolution”Map →

OrganizationChrist Church Episcopal“House of worship in Norcross where Brack was a communicant and lector”Map →

OrganizationThe Red and Black Publishing Company“Student newspaper where Brack served as chairman and president”Map →

OrganizationMercer University“Alma mater of Elliott Earl Brack”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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