Georgia House opens 2026 session with prayer, Miss Georgia performance and tributes
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
The House opened the session with a prayer delivered by Representative Mac Jackson, a performance and literacy remarks from Miss Georgia Audrey Catella, recognition of physicians of the day and a moment of silence for the late Representative Mandy Ballinger.
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The Georgia House opened the 2026 regular session with traditional ceremonial items and tributes. Representative Mac Jackson delivered scripture from Psalm 34 and led a prayer for the new year and for the family of the late Representative Mandy Ballinger.
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