Georgia State Rep Proposes Renaming Sawnee Mountain to 'Trump Mountain'

Republican David Clark introduces legislation to honor former president's legacy.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:07pm

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A Republican state representative in Georgia has introduced a resolution to rename Sawnee Mountain, a 900-acre landmark in Forsyth County, as 'Trump Mountain.' David Clark, who is also running for Georgia lieutenant governor in 2026, said the name change is meant to 'honor (Trump's) historic legacy of making America great again.'

Why it matters

The proposal to rename a prominent local landmark after a former president is likely to stir controversy and debate around the legacy of the Trump presidency, as well as the role of politics in geographic naming decisions.

The details

Sawnee Mountain, located in the city of Cumming, is a popular hiking destination that includes the Indian Seats, a natural rock formation at the top of the trail system. Republican state representative David Clark introduced a resolution to rename the mountain 'Trump Mountain,' stating it is meant to honor the 'historic legacy' of former President Donald Trump and his 'Make America Great Again' slogan.

  • On January 28, 2026, Clark introduced the resolution to rename Sawnee Mountain.

The players

David Clark

A Republican state representative in Georgia who introduced the resolution to rename Sawnee Mountain as 'Trump Mountain.' Clark is also running to become Georgia's lieutenant governor in 2026.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, whose 'Make America Great Again' slogan and legacy Clark's resolution aims to honor by renaming the mountain.

Sawnee Mountain

A 900-acre landmark in Forsyth County, Georgia that includes the Indian Seats, a popular hiking destination.

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What they’re saying

“It is to 'honor (Trump's) historic legacy of making America great again.'”

— David Clark, State Representative (Atlanta News First)

What’s next

The resolution to rename Sawnee Mountain will now go through the Georgia state legislative process, where it will need to be approved by both the state House and Senate before being signed into law by the governor.

The takeaway

This proposal highlights the continued political divisiveness surrounding the legacy of former President Trump, as well as the power of elected officials to make decisions that can significantly impact local landmarks and communities.