Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1664: General Wallace Intersection; Dawson County; dedicate
Status: In committee, March 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. General Wallace and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life of Mr. General Wallace and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Mr. General Wallace and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Wallace family's connection to Dawson County, Georgia, began in the 1880's when Ertus and Octavia Wallace established their home near present-day State Route 400 and State Route 136; and WHEREAS, the Wallace family operated a number of important local businesses on the property, including a steam engine-powered sawmill that supplied lumber to the surrounding region, as well as a corn mill, general store, and gasoline pump; and WHEREAS, the Wallace family operated a general store from their homestead, providing essential goods and services to area residents until the construction of their stand-alone building in the 1920's which became the centerpiece of a thriving community hub that served generations of residents until the store's closure in the 1950's; and WHEREAS, the Wallace family property was home to four dwelling structures and also served the civic life of the surrounding community, functioning as a voting precinct and polling location until the early 1960's; and H. R. 1664 LC 39 5055 WHEREAS, in the mid-1970's, the Wallace family sold the property to the State of Georgia to allow for the construction of State Route 400, contributing to the transportation infrastructure that now serves thousands of Georgians each day; and WHEREAS, it …
Sponsors
- Will Wade (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Johnny Chastain (R, 7)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1664?
- HR1664 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): General Wallace Intersection; Dawson County; dedicate.
- What does HR1664 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life of Mr. General Wallace and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1664?
- In committee as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1664?
- Will Wade (R, 9), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1664?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74042
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