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GA SR877

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gooch

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate Resolution 877, sponsored by Senator Gooch of the 51st district, formally recognizes and commends White County for its contributions to the community and the State of Georgia
  • White County is home to more state parks than any other county in Georgia, including Unicoi State Park and Adventure Lodge, Smithgall Woods State Park, Buck Shoals State Park, and the Hardman Farm State Historic Site
  • 32.6 percent of White County lies within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest or on public lands designated for outdoor recreation, featuring over ten waterfalls, 333 miles of trout streams, three wilderness areas, and 28 hiking trails
  • The county hosts nationally recognized recreational assets, including a mountain biking trail developed for the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 1,000-acre Yonah Preserve currently under development with 25 miles of multiuse trails
  • The Secretary of the Senate is authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

White County; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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