Gwinnett Village in Norcross in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Office James 'Chris' Magill Memorial Bridge

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 25, 2026

1. Office James "Chris" Magill Memorial Bridge Marker

Inscription. On Sunday, May 23, 1993 Officer James Chris' Magill was killed in the line of duty while protecting this community. Ofc. Magill served on the Gwinnett County Police Department's DUI task force and while awaiting a tow truck on a routine drunk driving stop, Ofc. Magill was struck and killed by a subsequent drunk driver.

At the time of his death, Officer Magill was 39 years of age. He served this community, as a member of the Gwinnett County Police Department, for 10 years. In addition to this bridge, J. C. Magill Elementary School was named in memoriam of his service and sacrifice.

James Christopher Magill Sr. - Badge #225

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1993.

Location. 33° 54.68′ N, 84° 12.435′ W. Marker is in Norcross, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. It is in Gwinnett Village. It is at the intersection of Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Interstate 85, on the right when traveling north on Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5575 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross GA 30093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Norcross City Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Rememberance of Confederate, Spanish & World War Soldiers

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(approx. 1.9 miles away); 127 South Peachtree Street (approx. 2.1 miles away); 113 South Peachtree Street (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named 113 South Peachtree Street (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named 113 South Peachtree Street (approx. 2.1 miles away); 109 South Peachtree Street (approx. 2.1 miles away); 95 South Peachtree Street (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norcross.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 25, 2026

2. Office James "Chris" Magill Memorial Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.