HR1663: HR1663 Dr. Anthony Smith Highway; Clayton County; dedicate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law or regulations. It recognizes Dr. Anthony W. Smith, superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, for his work in education and community service. The resolution directs that the portion of State Route 314 running from Norman Drive to Fayetteville Road in Clayton County be dedicated as the Dr. Anthony Smith Highway. It also directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication, and instructs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Dr. Smith and to the Department of Transportation.

• Dedicates the section of State Route 314 between Norman Drive and Fayetteville Road in Clayton County as the Dr. Anthony Smith Highway.
• Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the highway dedication.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Dr. Smith and the Department of Transportation.
• Recites Dr. Smith's background as Clayton County Public Schools superintendent and his community service as the basis for the honor.

The resolution mainly affects Dr. Anthony W. Smith, who is honored, the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the new highway signage, and residents and drivers in Clayton County who travel that stretch of State Route 314.

The resolution does not change any law, funding, or regulation. Its real-world effect is limited to new highway signage on a specific stretch of State Route 314 in Clayton County, publicly commemorating Dr. Smith's career and community service.

• The resolved clause names the segment of State Route 314 from Norman Drive to Fayetteville Road in Clayton County as the Dr. Anthony Smith Highway.
• A further resolution clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedication.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Dr. Smith and the Department of Transportation.

1. 2026-03-18House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• highway dedication
• Clayton County
• road naming
• Department of Transportation