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GA SR1086
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes the 100th anniversary of Evans County, Georgia, established on August 11, 1914, by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly and ratified by citizens on November 3, 1914
- Evans County was partitioned from Tattnall and Bulloch counties and named after Clement Evans, a lawyer, Confederate General, minister, and author
- The county's development was tied to agriculture and railroads, with towns including Daisy, Claxton, Hagan, and Bellville all originating as train depots
- Notable distinctions include Georgia's first female elected sheriff, Josie Mae Rogers, and the county seat of Claxton being designated the "Fruitcake Capital of the World"
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Evans County, Georgia; recognize 100th anniversary
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/3/2014
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