Sen. Jason Anavitarte Introduces Resolution to Rename Intersection After Fallen Deputy Brandon Cunningham

ATLANTA (January 15, 2025) - This week, Majority Caucus Chairman, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas), introduced Senate Resolution (SR) 8, which would officially designate the intersection of State Route 92 and State Route 120 in Paulding County as the "Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection." ­

"Back in October, I promised to prioritize Deputy Cunningham's memorial for the 2025 legislative session," said Sen. Anavitarte. "With this in mind, I am proud to author SR 8, an impactful piece of legislation that will honor Deputy Cunningham for his life of service. Deputy Cunningham went above and beyond while wearing the uniform, so we should remember and commemorate his extraordinary sacrifice."

In August 2024, Deputy Brandon Cunningham lost his life in the line of duty. Before his tragic passing, Deputy Cunningham was well-regarded by his community. Cunningham, a thirty-year-old father of two, had been with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office since 2020. His fellow officers described him as a passionate and dedicated worker who excelled in his profession.

"Deputy Cunningham laid down his life to keep Paulding County safe, a sacrifice we will never forget," said Rep. Joseph Gullett (R-Dallas). "Naming this intersection after him is a way to ensure his bravery and dedication to our community will always be remembered by those who pass by."

SR 8 can be found here.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents the 31st Senate District, which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at [email protected].

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