ATLANTA (October 1, 2024) — On October 8, Senate Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will participate in the designation of the interchange of Interstate 185 at US-27-Alternate/Manchester Expressway as the Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange in Columbus, Georgia.
Richard Smith was born in Wrightsville, Georgia in 1945. He served the public in numerous capacities, including as interim city manager for the Columbus Consolidated Government before serving as a city councilor from 1999 to 2002 and, later, as a State Representative for Georgia House District 139. During his remarkable career as a legislator, Smith served as Chairman of the House Insurance Committee and, in 2020, was appointed Chair of the esteemed House Rules Committee.
Sen. Robertson spoke about the significance of his friend and the impact he made on the Columbus area, stating, “To many throughout our state, Richard was a man to be respected and a legislative force. To me, Richard was also a close friend that I loved. Richard was both at my wedding and present through numerous moments of my life. I’m grateful that we are designating this interchange in Richard’s name. He’s eternally impacted Columbus for the better, just as he has eternally impacted me.”
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Cunningham Center, Columbus State University; 3100 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907
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Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Majority Whip of Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 29, which includes Harris, Meriwether, and Troup Counties and a portion of Muscogee County. He can be reached at 404.656.0045 or at randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov
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