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GA HR1021

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Greene

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

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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