Georgia CommonsSenate · Introduced · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 414: Deputy Daryl Smallwood Memorial Bridge; Peach County; dedicate
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Referred
A Georgia Senate resolution would dedicate the bridge on State Route 247 over Interstate 75 in Peach County as the Deputy Daryl Smallwood Memorial Bridge, honoring a deputy killed in the line of duty.
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In plain language
This resolution honors Deputy Daryl Wayne Smallwood, a former U.S. Marine who worked in law enforcement for the Dooly County, Crisp County, and Peach County Sheriff's Offices before he was killed by gunfire in November 2016 while responding to a neighbor dispute call. The resolution names the bridge on State Route 247 over Interstate 75 in Peach County the Deputy Daryl Smallwood Memorial Bridge. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Deputy Smallwood's family and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the bridge on State Route 247 over Interstate 75 in Peach County as the Deputy Daryl Smallwood 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 send copies of the resolution to Deputy Smallwood's family and to the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the memorial signage, and the family of Deputy Daryl Wayne Smallwood, who will receive copies of the resolution. Drivers on State Route 247 in Peach County will see the new bridge name.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no regulatory or funding changes beyond signage, it creates a lasting public memorial along a Peach County highway honoring a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty, giving his family and community a permanent tribute.
Key provisions
- The resolution's operative clause names the State Route 247 bridge over Interstate 75 in Peach County as the Deputy Daryl Smallwood Memorial Bridge.
- A follow-up 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 Deputy Smallwood's family and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the bridge on State Route 247 over Interstate 75 in Peach County is dedicated as the Deputy Daryl Smallwood Memorial Bridge”
“Deputy Smallwood's life was tragically cut short in November of 2016, when he took on gunfire while responding to a neighbor dispute call”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
Topics
- memorial bridge
- Peach County
- law enforcement
- state highways
- Georgia Senate resolution