HR289: HR289 The Woodbine Opry; 25th anniversary; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors The Woodbine Opry, a long-running old-time music venue in Woodbine, Georgia, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The text describes a week of celebration events in February 2025, including a tribute to the Opry's founders, a performance by the band Satilla Blue, a bluegrass and Gospel jam session, and an electric country music dance night. The resolution notes that although the Old School Auditorium seats fewer than 200 people, the Opry's livestream and social media reach 15,000 to 20,000 views a month from around the world. The House formally congratulates the Opry and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the venue.

• Formally congratulates The Woodbine Opry on its 25th anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recites the history and weekly programming of the Opry, describing 25 years of bluegrass, Gospel, and classic country performances.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to The Woodbine Opry.
• Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

The Woodbine Opry, its founders, performers, and audience in Woodbine, Georgia are the direct subjects of this resolution. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to formal recognition of a long-running community music venue and providing the Opry with an official document marking the occasion.

• The whereas clauses describe the Opry's 25th anniversary celebration events scheduled for the week of February 10, 2025, in Woodbine, Georgia.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate The Woodbine Opry on its anniversary and extend best wishes for the celebration.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to The Woodbine Opry.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)Primary sponsor
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)

• Woodbine Georgia
• commemorative resolution
• live music venues
• bluegrass and Gospel music