Georgia CommonsSR 868: Richard Keith "Rick" Worley Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Referred
A Georgia Senate resolution would honor the late Richard Keith "Rick" Worley of Catoosa County by naming an intersection on State Route 3/US-41 in his memory.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes rights or duties. It recounts the life of Richard Keith "Rick" Worley, a Catoosa County native who ran an autobody shop, founded a foundation to help grieving parents after his son's death, and supported local schools, police, and fire departments. The resolution's operative effect is to dedicate the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and Chapman Road in Catoosa County as the Richard Keith "Rick" Worley Memorial Intersection. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedication, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Worley's family and to the department.
What the bill does
- Dedicates the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and Chapman Road in Catoosa County as the Richard Keith "Rick" Worley Memorial Intersection.
- Directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the memorial intersection.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Worley's family and to the Department of Transportation.
- Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, penalties, or funding beyond the sign dedication.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the memorial signage, and the family and community of Richard Keith "Rick" Worley in Catoosa County and Ringgold, Georgia.
Why it matters
The practical effect is a physical sign at a Catoosa County intersection honoring a local resident's community service, with no changes to traffic rules, funding programs, or legal rights for Georgians beyond the state taking on sign installation and upkeep.
Key provisions
- Names the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and Chapman Road in Catoosa County as the Richard Keith "Rick" Worley Memorial Intersection.
- Authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Worley's family and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and Chapman Road in Catoosa County is dedicated as the Richard Keith "Rick" Worley Memorial Intersection”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Catoosa County
- road dedication
- Department of Transportation