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HR 669

Mableton Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2025; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Solomon Adesanya and 5 co-sponsors

Designates March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol to honor Mableton’s history, growth, and civic contributions.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 669

Summary — H.R. 669: "Mableton Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2025; recognize"

Purpose

H.R. 669 is a ceremonial House resolution that designates March 20, 2025, as "Mableton Day" at the state capitol and recognizes the history, growth, and civic contributions of Mableton, Georgia. It is an honorific measure intended to celebrate the community and authorize distribution of the resolution text to the public and press.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make appropriate copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.

No regulatory, budgetary, or enforceable policy changes are created by this resolution.

Background and facts cited in the resolution

The resolution summarizes Mableton’s history and attributes, including:
- Incorporation following a referendum on November 8, 2022; cited population of nearly 80,000, making it the largest city in Cobb County.
- Named for Scottish immigrant Robert Mable; highlights the historic Robert Mable House and Cemetery and the Mable House Complex as cultural landmarks.
- Early economic growth tied to the Georgia Pacific Railway depot (constructed 1881).
- Strategic location near Interstates 20 and 285 and proximity to Atlanta; home to Six Flags over Georgia.
- Local amenities cited: about 5 miles of the Silver Comet Trail through the area and more than 5 miles of river frontage shared with the City of Atlanta.
- Emphasis on ongoing growth, revitalization, economic development, community engagement, technology innovation, and environmental sustainability.

Who is affected

  • The resolution is ceremonial: it primarily affects Mableton residents and civic organizations by providing formal recognition and publicity.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal impacts on state agencies, businesses, or private parties are established.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred (noted) to committees (metadata lists Foreign Affairs and Armed Services).
  • Filed: March 26, 2025; Rules suspended and House adopted the resolution the same day.
  • Reported enrolled and listed as House Read and Adopted.
  • Companion bill referenced: S. 192.

Sponsors

Authored in the House by Representatives Terry Cummings (39th), David Wilkerson (38th), Mekyah McQueen (61st), Gabriel Sanchez (42nd), Michael Smith (41st), and others as listed in the bill text. Additional cosponsors/affiliations are shown in the bill metadata.

Implications

This is a symbolic recognition intended to honor Mableton, promote civic pride, and spotlight the city at the state capitol on March 20, 2025. It does not create binding policy or require state expenditures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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