Bill

HR 918

Payne-Corley House; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Arlene Beckles and 4 co-sponsors

Ceremonial resolution honors the Payne-Corley House for historic preservation, top wedding venue status, and ongoing community contributions; a symbolic, nonbinding recognition.

House Read and Adopted

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Bill Summary · HR 918

Summary — H.R. 918: Payne‑Corley House; commend

Purpose

H.R. 918 is a ceremonial resolution of the Georgia House of Representatives that formally commends the Payne‑Corley House (a historic event venue in Duluth, GA) for its service to the hospitality industry and the local community. The resolution recognizes the venue’s historic preservation, reputation as a wedding and events destination, and its community contributions.

Key provisions

Commends the Payne‑Corley House for:
- Being one of the Atlanta area’s highest‑rated wedding venues and the top wedding venue in the Duluth area on The Knot.
- Earning The Knot’s “Hall of Fame” recognition and being named “Best of Gwinnett” for 20 years.
- Preservation and restoration of the original 1873 farmhouse and integration of house and gardens for indoor/outdoor events.
- Serving the community by hosting events such as the Hands of Christ Duluth Co‑Op food pantry annual dinner (eight consecutive years) and the Duluth Fall Festival’s Taste of Duluth.
- Providing warm, gracious service and scenic, historic settings for weddings, social gatherings, and corporate functions.
Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to the Payne‑Corley House.

Who is affected

Directly honored: Payne‑Corley House (owners, staff, and brand).
Indirectly affected: Duluth community, local hospitality sector, and organizations that partner with or benefit from the venue’s events (e.g., local charities, festival organizers).
No regulatory, fiscal, or legal obligations are created by this resolution.

Procedural history and status

Introduced: February 4, 2025.
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means (2/4/2025).
Placed on Local & Consent Calendars (4/30/2025) and Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar (5/23/2025).
Read, laid before, and adopted by the House: May 23, 2025 (nonrecord vote recorded in the Journal).
Reported enrolled following adoption.

Effect and significance

This is an honorary, nonbinding resolution that provides public recognition and formal appreciation. Its primary impact is symbolic — offering publicity and official acknowledgement of the Payne‑Corley House’s historical preservation and community contributions. It imposes no new legal or financial requirements.

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