ATLANTA (February 20, 2026) - Today, State Senator John Albers (R-Roswell), chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, and State Representative Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs), chairman of the House Special Committee on Resource Management, announced that House Bill 1029 has successfully passed the Georgia General Assembly and now heads to the governor's desk for consideration.

"I appreciate the leadership of Representative Thomas and our Cherokee delegation for listening to the concerns of our constituents and providing a reasonable and commonsense solution," said Sen. Albers. "As we move forward together, it is important that all levels of government work together as a team to best serve the people we are sworn to represent."

"This legislation sets a clear expectation moving forward," said Rep. Thomas. "Local governments and county stakeholders must work together, communicate openly and transparently, and operate as a unified team when shaping the future of Cherokee County. Our responsibility is to represent the people well and to steward this community in a way that protects its character, strengthens its economy and preserves the quality of life families expect. Holly Springs is a vital part of Cherokee County, and I look forward to continued cooperation as we build a strong and sustainable future together. I appreciate our colleagues in both chambers for their thoughtful consideration of this much-needed legislation."

If signed into law, HB 1029 would amend the City of Holly Springs' charter by revising the city's corporate boundaries and adjusting the composition of the city council to reflect updated district lines.

The full text of HB 1029 may be found here. For additional information regarding the legislation, please contact Rep. Thomas' or Sen. Albers' offices.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56^th Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-8055 or by email at [email protected].

Representative Brad Thomas represents the citizens of District 21, which includes a portion of Cherokee County. He first was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 and currently serves as Chairman of the Special Committee on Resource Management, Vice Chairman of the Governmental Affairs and Technology & Infrastructure Innovation committees and Secretary of the Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Intragovernmental Coordination, Retirement and Transportation committees.

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