Georgia CommonsHR 1709: Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would honor Savannah native and S.O.S. Band lead singer Mary Davis by naming an intersection in Chatham County after her.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Mary Davis, the original lead singer of the funk and R&B group the S.O.S. Band, for her career and influence on music. The resolution dedicates the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" 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 Mary Davis and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedicated intersection.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Mary Davis and the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain signage, and residents and travelers in Chatham County who will see the newly named intersection. It also formally honors Mary Davis herself.
Why it matters
While it does not change any law, the resolution creates a lasting public honor for a Georgia musician by naming a specific roadway intersection after her, and it commits the Department of Transportation to install and maintain the associated signage.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause dedicates the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection.
- A further resolution directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to Mary Davis and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County is dedicated as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection.”
“the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection.”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
- Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
Topics
- road dedication
- Chatham County
- Savannah history
- music honors