HR206: HR206 Veterans Memorial Drive; Fulton/Dekalb Counties; dedicate

This resolution addresses how Georgia honors military veterans through its road system. It designates the entire portion of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive running through Fulton and DeKalb counties as the Veterans Memorial Drive. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the road with its new name. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation so the agency can carry out the sign installation. The resolution does not change any traffic laws, funding, or property boundaries; it is a symbolic naming action carried out through the state's highway system.

• Dedicates the full length of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties as the Veterans Memorial Drive.
• Directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the road under its new dedicated name.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation.

The Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the new signage, and residents and drivers in Fulton and DeKalb counties who use State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive, which will carry the added Veterans Memorial Drive designation.

Drivers along this stretch of Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties will see new signage honoring military veterans, giving the road a symbolic designation. The change does not affect speed limits, traffic rules, or funding, but creates a lasting public tribute along a well traveled corridor.

• The resolving clause dedicates the entire portion of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties as the Veterans Memorial Drive.
• A further resolution clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs reflecting the dedication.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation for implementation.

1. 2025-02-11House Second Readers (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)
• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• veterans
• highway naming
• Fulton County
• DeKalb County
• Department of Transportation