§ 50-3-70. Official State Fruit
The peach is designated as the official Georgia state fruit. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-70 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 362, § 1.
§ 50-3-71. Poultry Capital of the World
The State of Georgia is designated as the Poultry Capital of the World. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-71 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 365, § 1. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1995, this Code section, originally designated as Code Section 50-3-70 by Ga. L. 1995, p. 365, was redesignated […]
§ 50-3-72. State Crop; Official State Peanut Monument
The peanut is designated as the official Georgia state crop. The peanut monument located in Turner County on the west side of Interstate Highway 75 within the limits of the City of Ashburn is designated the official state peanut monument. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-72 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 934, § 1; […]
§ 50-3-73. Official Folk Dance
Square dancing is designated as the official Georgia folk dance. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-73 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 662, § 1.
§ 50-3-74. Official Railroad Museum
The Central of Georgia Railroad Shops Complex in Savannah, Georgia, is designated as the official railroad museum 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 […]
§ 50-3-75. Official Beef Barbecue Championship Cookoff; Official Pork Barbecue Championship Cookoff
The Hawkinsville Civitan Club’s “Shoot the Bull” barbecue championship is designated as the official state beef barbecue championship cookoff. The Dooly County Chamber of Commerce’s “Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig” is designated as the official state pork barbecue championship cookoff. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-75 , enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 588, § 1.
§ 50-3-76. Official Tartan
The Georgia tartan is designated as the official tartan of Georgia. The Georgia tartan is that tartan accredited in Certificate Number 96027 by the Council of the Scottish Tartans Society of Scotland and is described as follows: 72 green, 4 black, 4 green, 4 black, 6 green, 24 black, 20 azure, 40 red. History. Code […]
§ 50-3-77. Official State Transportation History Museum Designated; Maximization of Advertising Programs
The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, is designated as the official state transportation history museum. 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 Southeastern Railway Museum […]
§ 50-3-78. State Official Prepared Food
Grits are recognized as the official prepared food of the State of Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-78 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 453, § 2.
§ 50-3-79. Official Center for Character Education
The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum is designated as an official State of Georgia center for character education. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-79 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 501, § 1. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2004, p. 156, § 1, which enacted new Code Section 50-3-79 which was identical to Code Section […]
§ 50-3-80. Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center
The Funk Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia, is designated as Georgia’s official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-80 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 501, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 156, § 1. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2004, p. 156, § 1, which enacted a […]
§ 50-3-81. Official Amphibian
The green tree frog is designated as the official Georgia state amphibian. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-81 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 316, § 2/SB 41. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2005, p. 316, § 1/SB 41, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “The General Assembly finds and determines that: “(1) The […]
§ 50-3-82. Official Cold Water Game Fish
The Southern Appalachian brook trout is designated as the official Georgia cold water game fish. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-82 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 678, § 2/HB 1211. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, Code Section 50-3-82, as enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 823, § 1, was […]
§ 50-3-83. Official Salt-Water Fish
The red drum is designated as the official Georgia salt-water fish. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-83 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 678, § 3/HB 1211. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2006, p. 678, § 1/HB 1211, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “(a) The General Assembly finds and determines that: “(1) The […]
§ 50-3-84. Official Designation of First Mural City
The City of Colquitt is designated as Georgia’s First Mural City. 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 Georgia’s First Mural City and to visit the State […]
§ 50-3-85. Official Georgia Historical Civil Rights Museum
The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum is designated an official Georgia historical civil rights museum. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-85 , enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 207, § 3/SB 27. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2009, p. 207, § 1/SB 27, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “WHEREAS, the Ralph Mark Gilbert […]
§ 50-3-86. Designation as Purple Heart State
Georgia is designated as a “Purple Heart State,” honoring our combat wounded veterans for their service and sacrifice in allowing the United States of America to maintain its sovereignty. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-86 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 758, § 2/SB 276. Effective date. — This Code section became effective July 1, […]
§ 50-3-87. Official State Mammal
The white-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus ) is designated as the official Georgia state mammal. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-87 , enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 129, § 1/HB 70. Effective date. — This Code section became effective July 1, 2015. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2016, Code Section 50-3-87, […]
§ 50-3-88. Definitions; Adoptable Dog Designated as the Official State Dog
As used in this Code section, the term: “Adoptable dog” means any dog in the custody of any animal shelter, humane society, or public or private animal refuge that is available for adoption by the general public. “Animal shelter” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2. “Humane society” shall have […]
§ 50-3-89. Official Georgia Grape Designation
The muscadine grape is designated as the official Georgia grape. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-89 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 824, § 1/SB 358. Effective date. — This Code section became effective January 1, 2021. Code Commission notes. Both Ga. L. 2020, p. 824, § 1 and Ga. L. 2020, p. 827, § […]