ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) recently applauded the House adoption of Senate Resolution 8, legislation that would dedicate several roads in the state. Included in SR 8, State Route 49 from the Milledgeville Bypass SR 29/US 441 to the Macon Bibb County line in Baldwin County would be named as the Latasha R. Butts Memorial Highway.
“I am grateful to the House for adopting SR 8, which would honor the incredible contributions of Georgians from across our state – notably, Ms. Latasha R. Butts, a native of Milledgeville,” said Rep. Griffin. “Ms. Butts was a standout basketball player at the University of Tennessee, where she contributed to four Southeastern Conference championships before being drafted by the Minnesota Lynx. During her time in the WNBA, she played in 30 games, helping the team secure a franchise-record 18 victories and a playoff appearance. Beyond her playing career, Ms. Butts made a lasting impact as a coach, dedicating three seasons to UCLA, eight seasons to LSU and four seasons to Georgia Tech before serving as the head coach of the Georgetown University women’s basketball team at the time of her passing. It is both fitting and proper that we memorialize the legacy of Ms. Butts with a highway in her name, so that we may never forget the indelible mark she made on her community, teams and players.”
During the 2025 legislative session, Rep. Griffin introduced House Resolution 71, which would dedicate a road in Ms. Butts’ memory. Senate Resolution 8, the Senate’s annual road dedication package, added Ms. Butts’ resolution into its language.
Details of a road dedication ceremony in her honor will be forthcoming.
Representative Floyd Griffin represents the citizens of District 149, which includes portions of Baldwin, Bibb and Jones counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Special Rules and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
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