Georgia CommonsSR 985: Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop; congratulate
Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop in Buckhead on its 66th anniversary and commends its decades of business in the community.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop, founded in September 1959 in Buckhead by Gilmer "Tommy" Thomas Sr., for reaching its 66th anniversary in September 2025. The resolution recounts the shop's history, including its list of notable customers and its tradition of collecting commemorative Coca-Cola bottles marking milestone anniversaries. The Senate formally congratulates the shop, commends its years of operation, and wishes it continued success. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the barbershop.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop on its 66th anniversary of operation in Buckhead, Georgia.
- Commends the barbershop for its history of service to the community and its many notable customers.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the barbershop.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop and its owners and barbers in Buckhead, Georgia. It has no effect on other businesses, residents, or state agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians; it is a formal, public acknowledgment by the state Senate of a long-running local business. Its main effect is symbolic, giving the barbershop an official record of recognition from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the barbershop's founding in September 1959 and its 66th anniversary in September 2025.
- It notes the shop has served notable figures including governors, a U.S. senator, and professional sports figures.
- It mentions Coca-Cola produced four commemorative bottles for the shop's 40th, 50th, 60th, and 65th anniversaries.
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate and commend the shop and wish it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the shop.
From the bill
“founded in September 1959, in Buckhead, Georgia, by Gilmer "Tommy" Thomas Sr., this outstanding barbershop has grown from its humble beginnings to become a well-known staple in the Buckhead community”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Buckhead
- small business recognition
- Georgia Senate