State lawmakers in Georgia are poised to honor a local hero, Deputy Brandon Cunningham, by renaming an intersection in Paulding County after him. Sen. Jason Anavitarte and Rep. Joseph Gullett have proposed the intersection of State Route 92 and State Route 120 be known as the "Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection." This comes after Deputy Cunningham’s tragic death in the line of duty, a sacrifice that Sen. Anavitarte says is a "stark reminder of the risks our law enforcement officers take every day to ensure our safety," according to senatepress.net.
Following the green light from the Georgia Department of Transportation, which confirmed no conflicts with existing road and bridge naming resolutions, Sen. Anavitarte will introduce a resolution in the Senate in the upcoming session to formalize the dedication. Anavitarte aims to cement Cunningham’s legacy in the fabric of the community he served so selflessly. As reported by senatepress.net, his gesture of remembrance has both local and statewide support.
Rep. Gullett underscored the impact of Cunningham’s heroism, stating "Deputy Cunningham laid down his life to keep Paulding County safe, a sacrifice we will never forget." The proposed memorial is also backed by Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge, who emphasized, "Deputy Brandon Cunningham will always be in the hearts and minds of the citizens of Paulding County," a statement obtained by the senatepress.net.
The memorial intersection set to be voted on by the Senate and the House Transportation Committee in the upcoming legislative session, is a gesture to ensure Deputy Cunningham’s dedication to duty will not lightly fade from memory. This initiative is a step toward honoring not just a fallen deputy, but the broader sacrifice made by law enforcement officers across the state and nation.
