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This resolution recognizes the historical significance of a 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia, which provides a detailed snapshot of the region's geography, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks during the early 20th century. The resolution highlights numerous communities that were once integral to the county's social and economic fabric but have since diminished or disappeared, such as Afton, Amicalola, Barrettsville, and others. These communities played crucial roles in local agriculture, mining, logging, trade, and transportation, representing a way of life that has evolved due to industrialization and urbanization. By documenting and commemorating these lost or transformed landmarks, the resolution aims to provide insight into the county's heritage and contribute to a broader understanding of Georgia's small-town history. The House of Representatives encourages further efforts to document, study, and educate the public about Dawson County's evolving geography and cultural legacy, and directs the Clerk to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71079