Georgia is the last of the original colonies to become a state in 1776 and is therefore also celebrating its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, alongside America. The Georgia General Assembly has been continuously in operation since 1776. Although the form of this state legislative body has changed over the years, there are 10 different editions of the constitution, the role it serves for Georgia has remained unchanged. The Georgia General Assembly is always housed at the capital and all aspects of it are regulated by the Georgia constitution. Therefore, the Georgia General Assembly has convened in various capital cities of the 250 years of Georgia's history. They currently met in the Georgia State Capitol building in the capital of Georgia, Atlanta. The general assembly is bicameral, meaning that it has two branches, these are the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each chamber meets in their own hall of the capitol building. There are House has 180 members each representing a district, with members serving a two-year term. The Senate has 56 members representing 56 districts, also serving a two-year term. There are no term limits. You can search your address here to find your legislators. They are in session for no more than 40 days, which may or may not be consecutive and always start on the second Monday in January. You are able to watch the sessions online or in person during the legislative session. Their hours are on their website here.
--Anissa A., Librarian
Sources and Further Reading
Georgia US250 | Explore Georgia
Georgia Commission to Promote 250th Anniversary of US Founding | Georgia.org
Legislative - Guide to Law Online: U.S. Georgia - Research Guides at Library of Congress
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