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Georgia House opens 2026 session with prayer, Miss Georgia performance and tributes
Summary
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.
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.
The chamber welcomed Audrey Catella, the current Miss Georgia, who performed and described her education‑focused initiative, Education for All. She told members she had "traveled over 27,000 miles" during her tenure and said promoting reading and literacy is central to her platform.
The House also recognized physicians of the day (Doctor Kaufman and his daughter) and members joined in a moment of silence for Mandy Ballinger, whom the presiding officer praised for advocacy on behalf of children and survivors of domestic abuse.
These ceremonial items preceded procedural business and the day's formal votes.
