§ 1-4-2. Religious Holidays
The only days to be declared, treated, and considered as religious holidays shall be the first day of each week, called Sunday. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 331, § 2. Cross references. Requirement that businesses and industries operating on either Saturday or Sunday accommodate religious, social, and physical needs of employees on those days, § […]
§ 1-4-3. Designation of “American History Month”
The State of Georgia recognizes the importance to the citizens of this state of the principles upon which the United States of America was founded and of an understanding of the history of our nation. To encourage the study of American history by the citizens of this state, the month of February of each year […]
§ 1-4-4. Declaration of “Wildflower Week”
The fourth week in the month of March of each year is declared to be “Wildflower Week” in Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849.
§ 1-4-5. Declaration of “Bird Day”
The second Thursday in October of each year is declared to be “Bird Day” in Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849.
§ 1-4-6. Declaration of “Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day”
The second Monday in February of each year is declared to be “Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 658, § 1.
§ 1-4-7. Declaration of “Peace Officer Memorial Day”; Declaration of “Police Week”
May 15 of each year is declared to be “Peace Officer Memorial Day” and the calendar week in which it falls is declared as “Police Week.” History. Code 1981, § 1-4-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 869, § 1.