Sheriff Russell Tanner Memorial Highway; Johnson County; dedicate
This bill designates a specific section of State Route 78 in Johnson County, Georgia, as the Sheriff Russell Tanner Memorial Highway to honor the late law enforcement official. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the renamed road segment between Gumlog Road and Union Hill Church Road. It recognizes Sheriff Tanner's 30-year career in Johnson County, where he served as deputy sheriff and later as sheriff before retiring in 1992. The bill directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to the former sheriff's family and the Department of Transportation for record-keeping purposes.
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Introduced Mar 9, 2026
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Matt Hatchett
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