Senate · Introduced · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 437: Senator Greg Dolezal Intersection; Forsyth County; dedicate
Last action March 21, 2025 · Senate Read and Referred
A Senate resolution would name the intersection of State Route 306/Sawnee Drive and State Route 9/Dahlonega Street in Forsyth County the Senator Greg Dolezal Intersection.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia General Assembly honors State Senator Gregory Robert Dolezal, who represents District 27 and has served in several Senate leadership roles, by naming a specific road intersection after him. The resolution recounts his background, including his career in video production, his work as a tour manager for musician Chris Tomlin, and his business ventures in Forsyth County. The operative part of the resolution designates the intersection of State Route 306/Sawnee Drive and State Route 9/Dahlonega Street in Forsyth County as the Senator Greg Dolezal Intersection. 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 Senator Dolezal and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the intersection of State Route 306/Sawnee Drive and State Route 9/Dahlonega Street in Forsyth County as the Senator Greg Dolezal Intersection.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the new intersection name.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Senator Dolezal and the Department of Transportation.
- Recites Senator Dolezal's biography and Senate service as the basis for the honor, without changing any state law or funding.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects Senator Gregory Robert Dolezal, who is honored by the naming, and the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the new intersection signage in Forsyth County.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on state law, funding, or regulations; its practical impact is limited to new signage at a Forsyth County intersection and formal recognition of a sitting state senator's career and community involvement.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause designates the intersection of State Route 306/Sawnee Dr. and State Route 9/Dahlonega Street in Forsyth County as the Senator Greg Dolezal Intersection.
- A further resolved 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 Senator Dolezal and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the intersection of State Route 306/Sawnee Dr. and State Route 9/Dahlonega Street in Forsyth County is dedicated as the Senator Greg Dolezal Intersection.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
Topics
- road naming
- Forsyth County
- state senator honor
- Georgia Department of Transportation