HR1936: HR1936 Union County; Sorghum Capital of Georgia; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia. It points to the county's sorghum syrup production dating back to the 1850s and its sorghum festival, held since 1969, as reasons for the designation. The resolution notes that Union County farmers have earned national recognition for the quality of their sweet sorghum and that the syrup remains an ingredient in various foods and beverages. It also credits generations of sorghum farmers with contributing to tourism and economic activity in Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia through a House resolution.
• States the basis for the honor: over 170 years of sorghum syrup production and more than 57 years of sorghum festivals in the county.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honorary designation.

Union County and its residents, particularly sorghum farmers and producers, receive formal recognition. The designation may also be relevant to local tourism promotion and the county's agricultural community.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it gives Union County an official state-recognized title that local officials and businesses could use to promote tourism, agricultural heritage, and the county's annual sorghum festival.

• The whereas clauses describe Union County's sorghum production history dating to the 1850s and its sorghum festivals since 1969.
• The resolved clause recognizes Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia in honor of its agricultural legacy.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)Primary sponsor

• Union County
• sorghum syrup
• agricultural heritage
• state honorary designation
• Georgia tourism