Georgia CommonsHR 1525: Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge; Crisp County; dedicate
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would name the bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge, honoring his 50-year career in bridge construction.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia General Assembly honors Teddy Ray Webb, a Georgia native who spent 50 years working in bridge construction and training other workers in construction skills. It also recounts his community work, including renovations to ball fields, a concession stand, and a school press box and weight room. The operative part of the resolution dedicates the bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County as the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge. It directs the 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 Webb's family and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County as the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the bridge's new name.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Webb's family and the Department of Transportation.
- Recites the biographical and career history of Teddy Ray Webb as the basis for the honor, with no other legal effect.
Who it affects
This mainly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain new signage, and the family of Teddy Ray Webb, who receive formal recognition. Drivers on State Route 7 in Crisp County will see the bridge's new name on posted signs.
Why it matters
The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical effect is limited to renaming a specific bridge and requiring the Department of Transportation to post signs reflecting that name.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause dedicates the bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County as the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge.
- A further resolution clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Webb's family and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County is dedicated as the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge”
“Mr. Webb began his career in bridge construction in 1974, and during his illustrious 50 year career he traveled the state and trained numerous workers”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
- Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
Topics
- bridge dedication
- Crisp County
- memorial resolution
- Department of Transportation
- state highways