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This resolution honors the life and public service of Mayor Betty Hannah, who served the City of Fairburn, Georgia for over 28 years as a city council member and mayor, becoming the first female and longest-serving mayor in the city's history. The resolution dedicates a portion of State Route 29 from State Route 138 to State Route 74 in Fulton County as the "Mayor Betty Hannah Highway" in recognition of her significant contributions to the community, including her focus on downtown development, preservation of the city's historic transportation and banking district, and her instrumental role in developing the city's education campus. The Georgia Department of Transportation is authorized to erect and maintain appropriate highway signs marking the dedicated roadway, and the House of Representatives' Clerk is directed to provide copies of the resolution to Mayor Hannah's family and the transportation department. The resolution highlights Mayor Hannah's character, describing her as a person of integrity, intelligence, and kindness who inspired many and made her community a better place through her dedicated public service.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71239