This bill is a commemorative resolution that officially dedicates an interchange at the intersection of State Route 407 (I-285) and State Route 8 (US-29) in DeKalb County to Representative Michele Henson. The legislation recognizes her long service as a Georgia state representative and her contributions to healthcare, economic development, and community organizations. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs bearing her name at the interchange. The measure also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Representative Henson and the Department of Transportation.
This bill is a resolution that formally dedicates an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Interstate 520 in Augusta-Richmond County in honor of Don A. Grantham. The legislation recognizes Grantham's long-standing contributions to Georgia through his leadership roles, including his service as Chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority and State Transportation Board, as well as his extensive community and business involvement. The bill directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the interchange with Grantham's name. It also authorizes the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Grantham and the Department of Transportation.
This bill designates a specific roundabout at the intersection of State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road in Cherokee County, Georgia, as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout in honor of Mr. Eric Wilmarth. The legislation recognizes Wilmarth's past service as the Ball Ground City Manager, highlighting his leadership in revitalizing local sewer systems without using eminent domain. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the named roundabout and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Wilmarth and the transportation department. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge an individual's contributions to the community.
This bill designates a specific section of State Route 16 in Coweta County as the Ellis Crook Highway to honor Mr. Ellis Crook, a local businessman and community leader from Senoia, Georgia. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the renamed road, which spans from the intersection with State Route 54 to Broad Street. The resolution recognizes Crook's contributions to the community, including his military service during the Korean War, his business ventures, and his leadership roles with various local organizations. This measure is a commemorative action that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Crook's legacy through a public dedication.
This bill formally dedicates an interchange at the intersection of I-575 and State Route 5/Riverstone Parkway in Cherokee County as the Representative Mandi L. Ballinger Memorial Interchange. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs honoring Representative Ballinger, who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2012 until her passing. The resolution recognizes her contributions to children's advocacy, domestic violence prevention, and juvenile justice reform during her legislative career. This is a commemorative measure intended to honor her legacy rather than implement new policy changes.
This bill designates a specific section of State Route 81 in Newton County, Georgia, as the W.D. "Don" Ballard Memorial Highway to honor the legacy of William Donaldson "Don" Ballard. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication and directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to Ballard's family and the transportation department. Ballard is recognized for his service as a Navy veteran during World War II, his long career in public service including roles as a county attorney and state legislator, and his work as mayor of Oxford. The bill is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but instead formally recognizes Ballard's contributions to his community and state through a memorial naming.
This bill dedicates a bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County, Georgia, as the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge in honor of Mr. Webb's life and contributions. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge by this name. It recognizes Mr. Webb's 50-year career in bridge construction and his community service, including renovations to local facilities. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the document to Mr. Webb's family and the Department of Transportation.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public road relative to public utilities in general, so as to provide for procedures and remedies when a highway improvement project is delayed due to the removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities; to provide for damages; to repeal provisions relative to mediation boards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Ware County support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for a referendum; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state highway system, so as to provide for the establishment of and purpose for the Happy Highways Grant Program; to provide for the allocation of grant awards under such program; to provide for grant criteria and application process; to authorize the erection of up to two murals along the state highway system within each county; to authorize any signs containing such murals to be erected within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right of way; to provide a definition; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
