ATLANTA – State Representative Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, recently introduced House Resolution 1936, which seeks to recognize Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia.
“I am proud to recognize Union County for their involvement with the production of sorghum syrup since the 1850s,” said Rep. Gunter. “Union County continues to preserve Appalachian heritage and tradition through their production of sorghum and their festivals to celebrate this syrup. I am also pleased to honor and celebrate the farmers and sorghum producers in Union County who have been nationally recognized for the quality of the sorghum that they produce, and, in turn, the syrup’s economic impact on our great state. The Georgia House is grateful to these producers for their commitment to preserving Appalachian heritage and for their work to support our local economy and tourism industry.”
Rep. Gunter presented HR 1936 on the House floor on March 27, 2026, and recognized community members from Union County in the House gallery.
To read the full text of House Resolution 1936, please click here.
Representative Stan Gunter represents the citizens of District 8, which includes Towns and Union counties, as well as a portion of White County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 and currently serves as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Judicial, Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Economic Development & Tourism, Ethics, Health and Rules committees, as well as an Ex-Officio member of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee.
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