HR 1101: 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, for reaching its 100th year in business. It recounts the restaurant's history, founded in 1926 by Hudson Sprayberry, its long run at the same location, its role serving military convoys during World War II, and visits from notable figures over the decades. The resolution formally congratulates and commends the restaurant on behalf of the House and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the legislature.

• Formally congratulates Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for reaching its 100th anniversary.
• Commends the restaurant for its contributions to the citizens of Georgia and extends wishes for continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the restaurant.

This resolution directly affects Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q, a restaurant in Coweta County, Georgia, and its current owner Jay Rogers. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other businesses, residents, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no law. Its significance is symbolic, offering official state recognition of a century-old local business and its role as a community landmark in Coweta County.

• The whereas clauses recount the restaurant's founding in 1926 by Hudson Sprayberry and its continuous operation at the same location for 100 years.
• The whereas clauses note the restaurant's history serving military convoys during World War II and hosting notable visitors.
• The resolving clause formally congratulates and commends Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q and wishes it continued growth and success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the restaurant.

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

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

• local business recognition
• Coweta County
• restaurant history
• legislative commendation