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Committee approves bill to name Brunswick stew Georgia’s official stew
Summary
The committee approved House Bill 233 (LC394510) to designate Brunswick stew as the official stew of Georgia; proponents said the designation promotes local heritage and culinary tourism and cited recent fundraising tied to stew events.
The Committee on Special Rules voted to pass House Bill 233 (LC394510), a measure seeking to designate Brunswick stew as the official stew of Georgia.
Representative Townsend presented the bill and described Brunswick stew’s local and economic significance, saying it “originated in Brunswick, Georgia in 07/02/1898.” He told the committee that the annual Stew Boulée brings thousands of people to the region and that events tied to Brunswick stew raised “over $22,000 for local youth and youth groups” in Glynn County, with proceeds benefiting organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club and Safe Harbor.
Tyler Lewis of Peachtree Government Relations, representing the city of Brunswick, read a sentence from a letter of support by the mayor that said the delegation “serves as an opportunity to promote our local heritage, support economic development through culinary tourism, and continue fostering pride in Georgia's unique identity.” Committee members asked clarifying questions about ingredient variations and event participation; the author invited committee members to attend local events and noted vendors often pair cornbread with the stew.
The committee moved and seconded the bill and passed it on the rules agenda by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
