SR693: SR693 Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia; honor

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Annie D's Restaurant in Buena Vista, Marion County. It praises the restaurant for its hospitality, home-style cooking, and role as a gathering place for local residents and visitors, and credits it with supporting local jobs and drawing customers to downtown Buena Vista. The resolution does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate honors the restaurant's owners and staff for their service and community contributions, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the restaurant as a keepsake.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista for its service and community presence.
• Commends the restaurant's owners and staff for their dedication and for operating a successful small business in Marion County.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Annie D's Restaurant.
• Makes no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations; it is purely a ceremonial recognition.

The resolution directly names Annie D's Restaurant, its owners, and its staff in Buena Vista, Marion County. It also reflects on the broader Buena Vista community and local economy that the restaurant serves.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not fund, regulate, or obligate anyone. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving the restaurant's owners and staff formal public recognition from the Georgia Senate for their community contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe the restaurant's history, reputation, and contributions to Buena Vista's local economy and community life.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate honor Annie D's Restaurant and commend its owners and staff.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the restaurant.

1. 2026-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• ceremonial resolution
• Buena Vista Georgia
• small business recognition
• Marion County