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SR 794: Douglas County Day; recognize February 24, 2026

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Senate Resolution 794

By: Senators James of the 28th, Rhett of the 33rd, Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Orrock of the 36th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 24, 2026, as Douglas County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Douglas County, Georgia, the state's 133rd county, was created on October 17, 1870, and named in honor of Stephen A. Douglas, the Illinois statesman who ran against Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential election; and

WHEREAS, carved out of Campbell and Carroll counties, Douglas County encompasses 199 square miles and has grown into one of the 50 fastest-growing counties in the United States due to its proximity to Atlanta and access to the famous Interstate 20 corridor; and

WHEREAS, Douglasville, the county seat, was officially established on February 25, 1875, and was originally known as "Skinned" or "Skint" Chestnut in reference to a prominent chestnut tree used as a Native American marker; and

WHEREAS, Douglas County has a rich indigenous history, once inhabited by the Creek and Cherokee peoples, with numerous Mississippian burial mounds and Native American artifacts found throughout the area; and

WHEREAS, in 1881, the Georgia Western Railroad, later acquired by the Pacific Railway Company, began construction of a rail line that would connect Atlanta to Birmingham, Alabama, establishing Douglas County as a key transportation hub; and

WHEREAS, Douglas County is home to Sweetwater Creek State Park, a beloved natural resource offering fishing, boating, and hiking, as well as the historic ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, which was destroyed by Union troops during Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864; and

WHEREAS, the county prioritizes education, hosting a satellite campus of West Georgia Technical College and a branch of Mercer University, providing residents with valuable higher education opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Douglas County fosters a strong sense of community through annual events such as A Taste of Douglasville, the Hunter Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival, Pioneer Days, the Kris Kringle Market and Tour of Homes, and New Manchester Days; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Douglas County take great pride in their community's rich history, continued growth, and contributions to the State of Georgia, making it abundantly fitting and proper that it be appropriately honored during this special time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 24, 2026, as Douglas County Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.