History
In the past, US 19 followed the exact path of SR 9, but after the completion of SR 400, US 19 was moved to follow the path of I-285, then SR 400 to its end near SR 9 in Dahlonega. Due to the transport of moonshine from the mountains of North Georgia to Atlanta, SR 9 was called Thunder Highway.
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