Georgia CommonsSR 921: Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Última acción: 9 de marzo de 2026 · Senate Read and Referred
A Georgia Senate resolution would honor the late Kevin "Catfish" Jackson by naming the intersection of State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Chatham County after him.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution recognizes the life and community contributions of Mr. Kevin "Catfish" Jackson, a former University of Georgia football player and civic leader in the Savannah area. It recounts his athletic career at the University of Georgia, his service on several state boards, and his involvement with local organizations and charities. The operative part of the resolution designates the intersection of State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Chatham County as the Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Jackson's family and to the Department of Transportation.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Dedicates the intersection of State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Chatham County as the Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the memorial intersection.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Jackson's family and the Department of Transportation.
A quién afecta
The resolution mainly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain signage, and Chatham County residents and travelers who use the intersection of State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard. It also honors the family of Kevin "Catfish" Jackson.
Por qué importa
The change is symbolic rather than regulatory: drivers passing through the named intersection in Chatham County will see signs commemorating Jackson, and the Department of Transportation takes on the small administrative task of installing and maintaining them.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolved clause names the intersection of State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Chatham County as the Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection.
- 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 Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Jackson's family and the Department of Transportation.
Del proyecto de ley
“the intersection of State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Chatham County is dedicated as the Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection.”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Referred (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
Temas
- memorial dedication
- Chatham County
- Department of Transportation
- road naming