SR923: SR923 State Restaurant Day; recognize March 10, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It commends the restaurant industry for its role in Georgia's economy, citing figures like nearly 24,000 food and drink establishments, more than $45.7 billion in annual revenue, and over 500,000 jobs statewide. The resolution formally recognizes March 10, 2026 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol. It also highlights the Georgia Restaurant Association's work on food safety and job training programs, and names the 2026 class of Georgia Grown Executive Chefs, a group of chefs recognized for using locally sourced ingredients. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.

• Designates March 10, 2026 as State Restaurant Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Formally commends the restaurant industry for its contribution to Georgia's economy and job market.
• Recognizes the Georgia Restaurant Association's food safety and job training programs, including ServSafe and ProStart.
• Names nine individual chefs as the 2026 class of Georgia Grown Executive Chefs for using locally sourced ingredients.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.

The resolution mainly affects the Georgia restaurant industry, the Georgia Restaurant Association, and the nine named chefs it recognizes. It does not impose any legal requirements on businesses, workers, or state agencies.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its main effect is symbolic recognition of the restaurant industry's economic role and a public honor for the named chefs and association.

• The preamble cites industry statistics: nearly 24,000 establishments, $45.7 billion in annual revenue, and over 500,000 jobs in Georgia.
• The preamble credits the Georgia Restaurant Association with food safety and job skills programs such as ServSafe and ProStart.
• The resolved clause designates March 10, 2026 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol.
• A second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.

1. 2026-03-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• restaurant industry
• state recognition day
• Georgia agriculture
• small business