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GA SR1143
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
Tommie Williams
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate commends Charles and Deborah Tillman for their efforts to preserve the history of Tison Crossroads in Tattnall County
- In 2003, the Tillmans purchased the historic Padgett home place and adjacent acreage, including late 19th century barns, a commissary store, and outbuildings, and began restoring them
- Charles Tillman is an 8th generation descendant of the Padgett family, who settled on the banks of Watermelon Creek in 1820 and established Tison as a center of commerce through the 1940s
- The Tillmans opened Watermelon Creek Vineyard, a full-service Georgia Farm Winery, in May 2012 and are pursuing National Historic Registry designation for the Tison Crossroads area
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Charles and Deborah Tillman
Legislative Description
Tillman, Charles and Deborah; commend
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/5/2014
Full Bill Text
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