House · Introduced · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 206: Veterans Memorial Drive; Fulton/Dekalb Counties; dedicate

Last action February 11, 2025 · House Second Readers

A Georgia House resolution would rename the portion of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties as the Veterans Memorial Drive, honoring military veterans.

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In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates an existing state highway, State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive, running through Fulton and DeKalb counties, as the Veterans Memorial Drive. The resolution's preamble explains that the dedication is meant to honor United States military veterans for their service and sacrifice. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the new name along the highway. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation so the agency can carry out the sign installation.

What the bill does

Dedicates the stretch of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties as the Veterans Memorial Drive.
Directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the highway's new dedicated name.
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation.

Who it affects

The Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the new signage, and residents, commuters, and veterans in Fulton and DeKalb counties who travel or live along the affected stretch of Memorial Drive.

Why it matters

The change is symbolic rather than regulatory: it does not alter traffic rules, funding, or property along the road, but it creates a lasting public honor for military veterans through signage on a well traveled Fulton and DeKalb county highway.

Key provisions

The resolving clause dedicates the entire portion of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties as the Veterans Memorial Drive.
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 of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation.

From the bill

“the entire portion of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties is dedicated as the Veterans Memorial Drive.”
This is the operative language that officially names the highway segment.

“the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Veterans Memorial Drive.”
This directs the state agency responsible for putting up the memorial signage.

Status timeline

2025-02-11House Second Readers (House)
2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
2025-02-06House Hopper (House)

Topics

veterans
highway dedication
Fulton County
DeKalb County
transportation

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