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This resolution recognizes February 27, 2025, as Douglas County Day at the state capitol, highlighting the county's significant history and achievements. Founded in 1870 as Georgia's 133rd county and named after Stephen A. Douglas, the county spans 199 square miles and has become one of the 50 fastest-growing counties in the United States due to its proximity to Atlanta and Interstate 20. The resolution emphasizes Douglas County's rich indigenous history, originally inhabited by Creek and Cherokee peoples, and its development as a transportation hub with the Georgia Western Railroad. It also celebrates the county's natural resources like Sweetwater Creek State Park, its commitment to education through technical college and university campuses, and its vibrant community events such as A Taste of Douglasville and Pioneer Days. The resolution formally acknowledges the county's contributions to the State of Georgia and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, symbolically honoring the county's heritage and ongoing growth.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70823