Georgia CommonsHR1709: HR1709 Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would honor Savannah native and S.O.S. Band lead singer Mary Davis by naming a Chatham County intersection after her.
In plain language
This resolution recognizes Ms. Mary Davis, a Savannah, Georgia native best known as the original lead vocalist of the funk and R&B group the S.O.S. Band, for her musical career and influence on soul and hip-hop music. The resolution designates the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the new name. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Ms. Davis and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Names the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the newly dedicated intersection.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Ms. Davis and the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
This affects Ms. Mary Davis, who is honored by the naming; the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain signage; and residents and travelers in Chatham County near the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue.
Why it matters
If passed, the resolution would create a lasting public marker in Chatham County recognizing a local musician's contribution to soul and R&B music, requiring the Department of Transportation to install and maintain new signage at the named intersection.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Ms. Mary Davis's career as original lead vocalist of the S.O.S. Band and the group's musical influence.
- It resolves that the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County is dedicated as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection.
- It authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
- It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Ms. Davis and the Department of Transportation.
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
- Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
Topics
- road naming
- Chatham County
- Savannah history
- honorary resolutions
- music history