HR 466: Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia; commend

This House resolution honors an 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia as a historical record of the region's early geography, roads, and towns. The resolution walks through many communities shown on the map, such as Afton, Amicalola, Barrettsville, Cogburn, and others, describing their roles in farming, logging, mining, or trade before they faded or were absorbed into larger areas over time. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes the map's historical value and encourages further efforts to document, study, and educate the public about Dawson County's evolving geography and cultural legacy. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes the historical significance of an 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia.
• Encourages further documentation, study, and public education about Dawson County's changing geography and history.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the House.

This resolution mainly affects Dawson County residents, local historians, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies. It has no direct legal or financial effect on businesses, agencies, or the general public statewide.

While the resolution carries no legal force, it puts the House of Representatives on record valuing local history and could encourage historical societies, schools, or county officials to pursue further documentation or educational projects about Dawson County's early communities.

• The resolving clause recognizes the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County and encourages further documentation and public education.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.
• Extensive whereas clauses describe roughly twenty now-vanished or absorbed communities shown on the map, including Afton, Amicalola, Cogburn, Dawsonville, and Sarepta.

1. 2025-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Will Wade (R, HD-9)Primary sponsor
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-7)

• Dawson County history
• Georgia historical resolutions
• local history preservation
• Georgia maps