§ 1-4-15. Designation of “Bill Elliott day.”
The General Assembly finds that a Georgia family’s proud tradition of racing began in Dawsonville, Georgia, under the tutelage and guiding hand of George Elliott. George’s young son Bill began to demonstrate at an early age a natural skill and competitive racing instinct at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, and in 1976, at the tender age […]
§ 1-4-15.1. Designation of “Ronald Reagan day.”
The General Assembly recognizes that: President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, Union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States; Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as […]
§ 1-4-16. Designation of “Prison Chaplains Appreciation day.”
The fourth Monday in March of each year is designated and shall be observed as “Prison Chaplains Appreciation Day” in all state and private correctional institutions in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-16 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 484, § 1/HB 1292.
§ 1-4-17. Declaration of “Georgia day.”
The twelfth day of February in each year is declared to be “Georgia Day,” as the anniversary of the landing of the first colonists in Georgia under Oglethorpe. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 2, § 1/HB 387. Editor’s notes. This Code section formerly pertained to the designation of […]
§ 1-4-18. Designation of “School Bus Drivers Appreciation day.”
The third Monday in October of every year is designated “School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § 2/HB 791. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § […]
§ 1-4-19. Designation of “School Bus Safety week.”
The third week in October of every year is designated “School Bus Safety Week” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-19 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 2/HB 790. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 2, […]
§ 1-4-20. Designation of Confederate History and Heritage Month
The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that tourism is a great economic resource in Georgia; and historical, heritage, and cultural inheritance are among the tourism industry’s most popular attractions. Georgia’s Confederate heritage, physical artifacts and battle sites, and historic events and persons not only attract visitors, they are potentially of even greater importance and […]
§ 1-4-21. Designation of “Purple Heart day.”
August 7 of every year is designated as “Purple Heart Day.” The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as “Purple Heart Day.” Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of this state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of […]
§ 1-4-22. Designation of “Water Professionals Appreciation day.”
The first Monday in May of each year is designated as “Water Professionals Appreciation Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 108, § 2/SB 119. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2015, p. 108, § 1/SB119, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “The General Assembly finds that: “(1) […]
§ 1-4-1. Public and Legal Holidays; Leave for Observance of Religious Holidays Not Specifically Provided For
The State of Georgia shall recognize and observe as public and legal holidays: All days which have been designated as of January 1, 2022, as public and legal holidays by the federal government; and All other days designated and proclaimed by the Governor as public and legal holidays or as days of fasting and prayer […]