HR1101: HR1101 Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q; 100th anniversary; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q, a restaurant in Coweta County, on the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1926. The text recounts the restaurant's history, including its founding by 23 year old Hudson Sprayberry, its service to United States Military convoys during World War II, and visits from notable figures such as a former Vice President, a country music star, and a Major League Baseball player. It also notes that the Sprayberry family ran the business for 95 years before retiring in 2021 and passing ownership to a longtime employee. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the restaurant and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q.

• Formally congratulates and commends Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q on the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1926.
• Recounts the restaurant's history, including its service to military convoys during World War II and visits from notable public figures.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the restaurant.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the restaurant's continued growth, development, and success.

This resolution directly names Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q, a restaurant in Coweta County, and its current owner, a longtime employee who took over after the founding family retired in 2021. It has no effect on other businesses or the general public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a century old local business and its history in the community.

• The whereas clauses describe the restaurant's founding in 1926 by Hudson Sprayberry and its continuous operation at the same Coweta County location.
• The whereas clauses note the restaurant's role serving United States Military convoys during World War II and hosting notable visitors.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate and commend Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q for its 100 years of service.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the restaurant.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)Primary sponsor
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)

• local history
• Coweta County
• restaurant anniversary
• commemorative resolution