HR466: HR466 Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia, as a valuable historical record of the region's geography, roads, and communities as they existed in the early 1900s. It walks through numerous small settlements shown on the map, such as Afton, Amicalola, Barrettsville, Cogburn, and Yellowcreek, describing their past roles in farming, logging, mining, trade, or religious life, most of which have since disappeared or been absorbed into larger towns. The resolution formally states that House members recognize the map's historical value and encourage further efforts to document, study, and educate the public about Dawson County's changing geography and cultural history. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia.
• Encourages further documentation, study, and public education about Dawson County's changing geography and cultural history.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, program, or legal requirement; it is a commemorative statement only.

This resolution mainly affects Dawson County residents and local historians interested in the county's history, along with the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with distributing copies. It does not impose obligations on businesses, agencies, or the general public statewide.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is to put the General Assembly's recognition of Dawson County's local history on the official record and encourage future historical documentation.

• The resolving clause states that House members recognize the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County and encourage further study and public education about the county's evolving geography and cultural legacy.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.
• The bulk of the text consists of 'whereas' clauses describing individual historic communities shown on the 1911 map, none of which create binding legal effect.

1. 2025-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Will Wade (R, HD-009)Primary sponsor
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)

• Dawson County history
• Georgia historical resolutions
• local heritage
• Georgia General Assembly commendations