SR405: SR405 Arabia Mountain Vineyard; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Arabia Mountain Vineyard, described as an agritourism destination that combines entertainment, recreation, and education. The resolution lists the vineyard's activities, including introducing more than 1,500 students to hands-on agricultural experiences, supporting local schools and charities, reducing pesticide use by 90 percent through organic farming, and using cover crops to improve soil health. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate recognizes the vineyard for its contributions to education, economic development, and environmental stewardship in the three-county area, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the vineyard.

• Formally recognizes Arabia Mountain Vineyard in a Senate resolution for its agricultural, educational, and environmental activities.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Arabia Mountain Vineyard.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory requirement; it is a purely honorary statement.

Arabia Mountain Vineyard itself, along with residents, students, schools, and small businesses in DeKalb, Rockdale, and Henry counties that the resolution says benefit from the vineyard's programs.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no rights or obligations for Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a local business's educational and environmental efforts in the three named counties.

• The whereas clauses describe the vineyard's role as an agritourism venue supporting education, workforce development, and small businesses in DeKalb, Rockdale, and Henry counties.
• The resolution states the vineyard has taught more than 1,500 students hands-on agricultural skills and reduced pesticide waste by 90 percent through organic farming.
• The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize the vineyard for blending nature, culture, and community.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Arabia Mountain Vineyard.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)Primary sponsor
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• agritourism
• legislative recognition
• DeKalb County
• environmental stewardship
• local economy