§ 50-3-50. State Bird
The brown thrasher is designated as the official Georgia state bird. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 418.
§ 50-3-51. State Game Bird
The bobwhite quail is designated as the official Georgia state game bird. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 418.
§ 50-3-52. State Fish
The largemouth bass is designated as the official Georgia state fish. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 846.
§ 50-3-53. State Floral Emblem
The Cherokee rose is adopted as the floral emblem of the State of Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1916, p. 1046.
§ 50-3-54. State Wild Flower
The native azaleas ( Rhododendron sp. ), collectively, are designated as the Georgia state wild flower. History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 1387; Ga. L. 2013, p. 1042, § 5/HB 338. The 2013 amendment, effective July 1, 2013, substituted “native azaleas ( Rhododendron sp. ), collectively, are designated” for “azalea is designated” in this Code section.
§ 50-3-55. Official Tree
The live oak is adopted as the official tree emblematic of the State of Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 2209.
§ 50-3-56. Official Fossil
The shark tooth is designated as the official Georgia state fossil. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 567.
§ 50-3-57. Official Gem
Quartz is designated as the official Georgia state gem. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 567.
§ 50-3-58. Official Insect
The honeybee is designated as the official Georgia state insect. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 927.
§ 50-3-59. Official Mineral
Staurolite is designated as the official Georgia state mineral. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 567.
§ 50-3-60. Official Song
The song “Georgia on My Mind” with lyrics by Mr. Stuart Gorrell and music by Mr. Hoagy Carmichael is designated as the official song of the State of Georgia. Georgia on My Mind Melodies bring memories That linger in my heart Make me think of Georgia Why did we ever part? Some sweet day when […]
§ 50-3-61. Official Waltz
The song “Our Georgia” is adopted as the official waltz of the State of Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 842.
§ 50-3-62. Official Butterfly
The tiger swallowtail is designated as the official Georgia state butterfly. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-62 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 853, § 1.
§ 50-3-63. Official Reptile
The gopher tortoise is designated as the official Georgia state reptile. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-63 , enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 297, § 1.
§ 50-3-64. Official Historic Drama
The drama, The Reach of Song, is designated as the official historic drama of the State of Georgia. The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs which permit citizens of other states and nations to learn of the historic […]
§ 50-3-65. Official Vegetable
The Vidalia Sweet Onion is designated as the official Georgia state vegetable. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-65 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1131, § 1. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1990, Code Section 50-3-64, as enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1131, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section […]
§ 50-3-66. State Theater
The Springer Opera House is designated as the official Georgia state theater. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-66 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1633, § 1. Code Commission notes. Ga. L. 1992, p. 1633, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2363, § 1; and Ga. L. 1992, p. 2391, § 9 all enacted a […]
§ 50-3-67. Official State Folk Festival
The Georgia Folk Festival is designated as the official Georgia state folk festival. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-67 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2363, § 1. Code Commission notes. Ga. L. 1992, p. 1633, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2363, § 1; and Ga. L. 1992, p. 2391, § 9 all enacted […]
§ 50-3-68. Official ’Possum
Pogo ’Possum, created by Walt Kelly, is adopted as the official Georgia State ’Possum. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-68 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2391, § 9. Code Commission notes. Ga. L. 1992, p. 1633, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2363, § 1; and Ga. L. 1992, p. 2391, § 9 all […]
§ 50-3-69. Official Musical Theatre
The “Peach State Summer Theatre” is designated as the official musical theatre of the State of Georgia. The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs which permit citizens of other states and nations to learn of the Peach State […]