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GA HR1021
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the Miller County Liberal newspaper in Colquitt, Georgia, on its 125th anniversary, founded in September 1897
- Zula Brown founded the paper after saving $200.00 from her teacher's salary and collecting 500 signatures by bicycle to secure a newspaper franchise; she is believed to be the first successful female founder and owner of a weekly newspaper in Georgia
- The newspaper has remained family-owned since its founding, with current owner George Terry Toole (Brown's grandson) taking over in 1976
- The Miller County Liberal serves as the legal organ of Miller County and is commended for adapting to changes in the newspaper industry
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Miller County Liberal and George Terry Toole
Legislative Description
Miller County Liberal; occasion of its 125th anniversary; recognize; owner George Terry Toole; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/15/2022
Full Bill Text
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