HR 471: Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia; commend

This House resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes the historical value of a 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia, which shows towns, roads, and landmarks from the early 20th century, including places like Auraria, Porter Springs, Wahoo, Grace, Stay, and Tworun that have since shrunk or disappeared. The resolution encourages further efforts to document, study, and educate the public about how Lumpkin County's geography and communities have changed over time. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia.
• Encourages further documentation, study, and public education about Lumpkin County's changing geography and cultural history.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, program, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

This resolution mainly affects Lumpkin County residents and historians interested in local heritage, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect, but it puts the House of Representatives on record valuing local historical preservation and may encourage more attention to documenting Lumpkin County's history through further study or educational efforts.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the map's depiction of towns such as Auraria, Porter Springs, Wahoo, Grace, Stay, and Tworun, once significant to Lumpkin County.
• The resolved clause has the House recognize the map's historical significance and encourage further study and public education.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

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
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-27)

• Lumpkin County history
• Georgia historical resolutions
• local heritage preservation
• Dahlonega area history