All Roll Calls
Yes: 216 • No: 1
GeorgiaHB 8382025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Newnan, City of; change corporate limits
Sponsored By: Josh Bonner (Republican), Robert Dawson (Democrat), Lydia Glaize (Democrat), David Jenkins (Republican), Lynn Smith (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Newnan city limits expand to two parcels
The law adds two Coweta County parcels to the City of Newnan. It includes Tax Parcel 087 2027 008 (17.504 acres; Plat Book 94, Page 40) and Tax Parcel 087 2027 011 (4.65 acres). These properties now follow city rules and zoning and may owe city property taxes and fees. City services are available under Newnan’s rules. Recorded covenants and easements on the land still apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Josh Bonner
Republican • House
Robert Dawson
Democrat • House
Lydia Glaize
Democrat • House
David Jenkins
Republican • House
Lynn Smith
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • No: 1
House vote • 3/31/2025
Local Calendar Without HBs 851 & 852
Yes: 165 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 238
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/9/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
4/4/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
4/4/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/31/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/31/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/31/2025HouseSenate Read and Referred
3/31/2025SenateHouse Second Readers
3/27/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/25/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/25/2025House
Bill Text
HB 838/AP* (v4)
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