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GA HR1324
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Commemorates the centennial anniversary of the town of Braselton, Georgia, which was officially incorporated on August 21, 1916
- Braselton was originally settled in 1884 when John Oliver Braselton opened a general merchandise store, and the town grew to include a bank, grocery, cotton gin, roller mill, blacksmith shop, and saw mill
- The town has had only five mayors in its 100-year history: William Henry Braselton, Lewis Braselton, Henry Edward Braselton, Pat Graham, and Bill Orr
- Key growth factors included the town's location bisecting four counties, rail and highway access, Governor Ernest Vandiver's decision to route Interstate 85 through the town, and investments by Don Panoz, bringing the population to more than 12,000 residents
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Town of Braselton; centennial anniversary; commemorate
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/9/2016
Full Bill Text
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