Georgia CommonsHR 1584: Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout; Cherokee County; dedicate
Last action March 9, 2026 · House Second Readers
A House resolution would name the State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road roundabout in Cherokee County the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout, honoring the former Ball Ground City Manager.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Eric Wilmarth, who served as Ball Ground City Manager, by naming a roundabout after him. The roundabout sits at the intersection of State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road in Cherokee County. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication. It also directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Mr. Wilmarth and to the Department of Transportation. The resolution does not change any law, spend significant funds, or affect anyone beyond the naming and signage of this one roundabout.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road roundabout in Cherokee County as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the roundabout's new name.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Eric Wilmarth and the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
This mainly affects Eric Wilmarth, who is being honored, the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain signage, and residents and drivers in Cherokee County who use the roundabout at State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road.
Why it matters
The practical effect is limited to a name change and new signage at one intersection in Cherokee County. It formally recognizes Eric Wilmarth's service as Ball Ground City Manager but does not alter any state law, funding, or transportation policy.
Key provisions
- The resolution's operative clause dedicates the roundabout at State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road in Cherokee County as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout.
- A further resolved clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs reflecting the dedication.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Wilmarth and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road roundabout in Cherokee County is dedicated as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout.”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
- Bill Fincher (R, HD-023)
- Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)
- Charlice Byrd (R, HD-020)
Topics
- road naming
- Cherokee County
- Department of Transportation
- commemorative resolution