Georgia CommonsSenate · Introduced · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 284: Peace Officer Memorial Highway; Cobb County; dedicate
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Referred
A Senate resolution would name a stretch of State Route 92 in Cobb County the Peace Officer Memorial Highway to honor fallen Georgia peace officers.
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In plain language
This resolution recognizes peace officers in Georgia who have died in the line of duty. It does not change any law or create new rules; instead it directs the Department of Transportation to dedicate the portion of State Route 92 running from the Douglas County line to the Cobb County line as the Peace Officer Memorial Highway. The resolution also instructs the Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the highway with its new name, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the department so the dedication can be carried out.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the section of State Route 92 between the Douglas County line and the Cobb County line as the Peace Officer Memorial Highway.
- Directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the highway's new memorial name.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send an official copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation for implementation.
Who it affects
The Georgia Department of Transportation, which must post and maintain the new highway signage, and drivers on that stretch of State Route 92 in Cobb and Douglas Counties. The resolution is also meant to honor fallen peace officers and their families statewide.
Why it matters
While the resolution changes no laws, it results in a physical, lasting tribute to peace officers who died on duty, giving the public a visible reminder along a specific Georgia highway and requiring state transportation officials to install and maintain new signage.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause dedicates the portion of State Route 92 from the Douglas County line to the Cobb County line as the Peace Officer Memorial Highway.
- A further resolution 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 a copy of the resolution to the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the portion of State Route 92 from the Douglas County line to the Cobb County line is dedicated as the Peace Officer Memorial Highway.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-37)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
Topics
- highway naming
- peace officers
- Cobb County
- Georgia Department of Transportation