Bridge on State Route 405 dedicated to Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia state Rep. Carl Gilliard hosted a bridge dedication ceremony Friday honoring Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr.During the 2025 legislative session, Gilliard sponsored House Resolution 811. The resolution dedicates a bridge on State Route 405 over State Route 204 in Chatham County as the Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. Memorial Bridge.The ceremony began with a program, followed by a motorcade procession to the location of the bridge.

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Mitchell’s surviving children spoke about what his legacy means to them and to Savannah.“He was committed to the community, whether you were a part of his church or not. He stood for people in the courtroom, whether you were part of his church or not,” said Bendette Mitchell McCaskill, Mitchell’s daughter. “He was just here for the community, the city of Savannah, and the Conners Temple Baptist Church.”