SR359: SR359 Perry Parkway; Douglas County; dedicate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes rights or requirements. It recognizes Tyler Perry's career, from his early stage and film work to his television studio operations in Atlanta, and his charitable giving through groups like Feeding America and his own foundation. The operative part of the resolution designates the stretch of State Route 92 running from Interstate 20 to Riverside Parkway in Douglas County as the Perry Parkway. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the new name, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Tyler Perry and to the Department of Transportation.

• Dedicates the portion of State Route 92 between Interstate 20 and Riverside Parkway in Douglas County as the Perry Parkway.
• Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the road as the Perry Parkway.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Tyler Perry and the Department of Transportation.
• Recites biographical and philanthropic background about Tyler Perry as the basis for the honor.

The designation mainly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must post and maintain new road signage, and residents and drivers in Douglas County who use that stretch of State Route 92. It also formally honors Tyler Perry.

The practical effect is limited to renaming a specific road segment and requiring new signage; it does not change any laws, funding, or rights. It matters mainly as a public, official recognition of Tyler Perry's business and charitable presence in Georgia.

• The resolving clause designates State Route 92 from Interstate 20 to Riverside Parkway in Douglas County as the Perry Parkway.
• A further resolution authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs reflecting the dedication.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide copies of the resolution to Tyler Perry and the Department of Transportation.

1. 2025-03-10Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2025-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)

• road naming
• Douglas County
• Tyler Perry
• transportation signage