Georgia CommonsHR 1346: Zander Trayvon Whatley Memorial Intersection; Paulding County; dedicate
Last action February 18, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would name the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road in Paulding County as the Zander Trayvon Whatley Memorial Intersection, honoring an 11 year old who died in 2024.
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In plain language
This resolution honors Zander Trayvon Whatley, a Paulding County child who died on April 29, 2024, at age 11 after being an innocent bystander in an act of violence in his home. The resolution recounts his life as a fifth grade student, athlete, and student council member. The operative effect of the resolution is to officially dedicate the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road in Paulding County as the Zander Trayvon Whatley Memorial Intersection. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Zander's family and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road in Paulding County as the Zander Trayvon Whatley Memorial Intersection.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the memorial intersection.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Zander's family and to the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain signage, and the family of Zander Trayvon Whatley. It also affects Paulding County residents and drivers who use the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road.
Why it matters
Once enacted, drivers passing through the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road in Paulding County will see signage memorializing Zander Trayvon Whatley, giving his family and community a lasting public tribute tied to a specific place.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Zander Trayvon Whatley's life, his death on April 29, 2024, and his background as a Paulding County student and athlete.
- The operative resolution clause dedicates the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road as the Zander Trayvon Whatley Memorial Intersection.
- A further resolution clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs at the intersection.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Zander's family and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road in Paulding County is dedicated as the Zander Trayvon Whatley Memorial Intersection”
“his life was tragically cut short on April 29, 2024, when he became an innocent bystander in a senseless act of violence within his own home”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
- Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Paulding County
- road dedication
- gun violence victims