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GA SR966
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ginn
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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 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
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