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GA SR641
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gooch
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AI Summary
- Designates February 13, 2020, as Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day at the Georgia state capitol, introduced by Senator Gooch of the 51st District
- Recognizes Lumpkin County's historical significance as the site of America's first major gold rush, with gold from its mines covering both the Georgia Capitol dome and Price Memorial Hall at the University of North Georgia
- Highlights the county's notable institutions, including Camp Merrill (one of only three U.S. Army Ranger camps, founded in 1952) and the University of North Georgia (one of only six senior military colleges in the nation)
- Notes Lumpkin County's tourism and economic contributions, including nearly 200,000 annual visitors to its Visitors Center (second in the state only to Savannah), six wineries, nine tasting rooms, and Downtown Dahlonega's 2016 Great American Main Street Award
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber and Visitors Bureau
Legislative Description
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day; recognize February 13, 2020
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
1/30/2020
Full Bill Text
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