Georgia CommonsSR 1001: Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge; Monroe County; dedicate
Last action March 20, 2026 · Senate Read and Referred
A Senate resolution would name the State Route 83 bridge over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County the Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge in honor of the late Forsyth pharmacist and civic leader.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law or regulation. It honors Jimmy Neal Lawson, Sr., a Forsyth pharmacist and community member who cofounded Lawson & Cromer Pharmacy and served on local boards for decades. The resolution formally dedicates the bridge on State Route 83 over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County as the Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Lawson's family and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the State Route 83 bridge over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County as the Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the bridge's new name.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Lawson's family and the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must post and maintain the new signage, and the family of Jimmy Neal Lawson, Sr., who receive copies of the resolution. Motorists on State Route 83 in Monroe County will see the renamed bridge.
Why it matters
The resolution does not change any law, funding, or regulation. Its practical effect is limited to new signage on a Monroe County bridge and a formal record honoring Lawson's life, giving his community and family a lasting public tribute.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Lawson's education, decades running Lawson & Cromer Pharmacy, civic service in Forsyth, and church involvement.
- The operative clause dedicates the bridge on State Route 83 over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County as the Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge.
- A further clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Lawson's family and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the bridge on State Route 83 over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County is dedicated as the Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Monroe County
- state highways
- Georgia Department of Transportation