Georgia CommonsSR 693: Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia; honor
Last action February 5, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Annie D's Restaurant in Buena Vista, Georgia, recognizing the family business for its community role and years of service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Annie D's Restaurant, located in Buena Vista in Marion County, for its role as a local gathering place known for home-style cooking and hospitality. The resolution commends the restaurant's owners and staff for their hard work in running a small business and for contributing to the local economy through jobs and support for downtown Buena Vista. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the restaurant, giving them a formal keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia for its community presence and years of service.
- Commends the restaurant's owners and staff for their dedication in operating a small business in Marion County.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the restaurant.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Annie D's Restaurant, its owners, and its staff in Buena Vista, Georgia. It has no legal effect on other businesses, residents, or state agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's clerical duty to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change any law or provide funding. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition from the Georgia Senate to a local business and its owners for their contribution to community life in Buena Vista.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the restaurant's history, hospitality, and role as a community gathering place in Buena Vista.
- The resolved clause formally honors Annie D's Restaurant and commends its owners and staff for their service and community commitment.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the restaurant.
From the bill
“Annie D's Restaurant embodies the spirit of small-town Georgia, fostering connection, fellowship, and a sense of belonging for all who enter its doors”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- small business recognition
- Buena Vista Georgia
- Marion County