Georgia CommonsHR 1372: John A. Williams Memorial Bridge; Cobb County; dedicate
Last action February 19, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would name the bridge carrying U.S. Route 41/State Route 3 over the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County the John A. Williams Memorial Bridge, honoring the late civic leader and developer.
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In plain language
This resolution honors Mr. John A. Williams, a civic leader, philanthropist, and real estate developer credited with shaping economic and infrastructure growth in Cobb and Fulton counties, including the Cumberland area and the U.S. Route 41 corridor. It recounts his contributions, such as a $10 million gift to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and efforts to preserve Glover Park in Marietta. The operative part of the resolution dedicates the bridge carrying U.S. Route 41/State Route 3 over the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County as the John A. Williams Memorial Bridge. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedication, and instructs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Williams' family and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the bridge carrying U.S. Route 41/State Route 3 over the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County as the John A. Williams Memorial Bridge.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge by its new memorial name.
- Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Williams' family and the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
This mainly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must post signage, and the family of Mr. John A. Williams, who receive formal recognition. Drivers on U.S. Route 41/State Route 3 in Cobb County will see the new bridge name on signage.
Why it matters
The resolution has no regulatory or funding impact beyond signage costs. Its practical effect is a public, permanent naming honor for a person credited with major civic and infrastructure contributions in the Cumberland area, visible to anyone crossing the Chattahoochee River on this route.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Williams' civic and philanthropic record, including his role in the Cumberland Community Improvement District and U.S. Route 41 corridor funding.
- The first resolving clause formally dedicates the bridge on U.S. Route 41/State Route 3 over the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County as the John A. Williams Memorial Bridge.
- The second resolving clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate dedication signs.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Williams' family and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the bridge on U.S. Route 41/State Route 3 over the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County is dedicated as the John A. Williams Memorial Bridge.”
“the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the John A. Williams Memorial Bridge.”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
- David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
- Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
- Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
Topics
- bridge dedication
- Cobb County
- Chattahoochee River
- memorial resolution
- U.S. Route 41