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HR 316GEORGIASession 2025_26State Billsigned
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Georgia House recognizes February 10, 2025, as Effingham County Day at the Capitol

Original title: Effingham County Day at the capitol; 2/10/25; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize

Last action · February 19, 2025: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Bill Hitchens and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives designates February 10, 2025, as Effingham County Day at the Capitol and commends the for its community contributions.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition for the county and its chamber of commerce; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Effingham County Chamber of Commerce

The chamber is officially commended and receives a copy of the resolution recognizing Effingham County Day at the capitol.

Key Facts

  • The Georgia House of Representatives officially recognizes February 10, 2025, as Effingham County Day at the capitol.
  • The resolution salutes the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the community and the State of Georgia.
  • The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1986 to support existing businesses and attract new industry.
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to make a copy of the resolution available to Susan Kraut, CEO of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What date is recognized as Effingham County Day at the capitol?
February 10, 2025, is recognized as Effingham County Day at the capitol.
Who receives a copy of the resolution?
Susan Kraut, CEO of the , receives a copy of the resolution.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Feb 19, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House Hopper
  2. Feb 19, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House First Readers
  3. Feb 19, 2025HouseFloor
    House Read and Adopted

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Sponsors

Bill HitchensHouse · District 161RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Jon BurnsHouse · District 159RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Faulkville, Billy Hickman, Savannah Technical College and 18 more
locationFaulkville“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
PersonBilly Hickman“Senator recognized for advancing legislative priorities.”Map →
OrganizationSavannah Technical College“Educational institution partnering for workforce development.”Map →
locationEgypt“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
locationClyo“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
locationRincon“Incorporated municipality in Effingham County.”Map →
OrganizationCounty Commission“Collaborating local governing body in Effingham County.”Map →
locationMeldrim“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
locationEbenezer“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
PersonSusan Kraut“CEO of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.”Map →
locationSpringfield“Incorporated municipality in Effingham County.”Map →
OrganizationEffingham County Health System“Health care provider in the community.”Map →
PersonJon Burns“Speaker recognized for playing a vital role in advancing legislative priorities.”Map →
OrganizationEffingham County Chamber of Commerce“Chamber of commerce being saluted and commended by the resolution.”Map →
PersonBill Hitchens“Representative recognized for advancing legislative priorities.”Map →
PersonKim Iler“Chair of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.”Map →
locationStillwell“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
locationPineora“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
locationShawnee“Smaller community in Effingham County.”Map →
locationGuyton“Incorporated municipality in Effingham County.”Map →
OrganizationEffingham County Industrial Development Authority“Collaborator in sponsoring Effingham Day at the state capitol.”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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