A ceremony Friday honored Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. at the Chatham County bridge dedicated in his name: the State Route 405 crossing over State Route 204.
Georgia state Rep. Carl Gilliard sponsored House Resolution 811 during the 2025 legislative session. The resolution dedicates the bridge as the Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. Memorial Bridge. Gilliard hosted the ceremony on Nov. 13, 2026.
The event began with a program and continued with a motorcade procession to the bridge. Mitchell’s surviving children spoke about his legacy to them and Savannah. His daughter Bendette Mitchell McCaskill described his community service and commitment to people in court.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
