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GA SR966

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Frank Ginn

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

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 in northeast Georgia
  • 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 across four counties, rail and highway access, Governor Ernest Vandiver's routing of Interstate 85 through the area, and investments by Don Panoz, bringing the population to more than 12,000 residents
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public distribution

Legislative Description

Town of Braselton, Georgia; commemorating

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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