HR1584: HR1584 Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout; Cherokee County; dedicate

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Eric W. Wilmarth for his service as Ball Ground's city manager, including his work revitalizing the city's sewer systems without using eminent domain. It does not change any general law; it is a ceremonial designation. The resolution formally dedicates the roundabout where State Route 5BU meets Howell Bridge Road in Cherokee County as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Mr. Wilmarth and to the Department of Transportation.

• Dedicates the State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road roundabout in Cherokee County as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout.
• Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the roundabout's new name.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Mr. Wilmarth and the Department of Transportation.

This mainly affects Eric Wilmarth, being honored, the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must post and maintain signage, and residents and drivers in Cherokee County near the State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road roundabout.

The practical effect is limited to signage: motorists in Cherokee County will see new signs naming the roundabout, and the Department of Transportation takes on a small maintenance duty. The resolution carries symbolic recognition rather than changing any law or funding.

• The whereas clauses describe Eric Wilmarth's service as Ball Ground City Manager, including sewer system revitalization without using eminent domain.
• The operative clause dedicates the State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road roundabout in Cherokee County as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout.
• 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 Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Wilmarth and the Department of Transportation.

1. 2026-03-09House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)Primary sponsor
• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
• Bill Fincher (R, HD-023)
• Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)
• Charlice Byrd (R, HD-020)

• Cherokee County
• road naming
• Department of Transportation
• ceremonial resolution