A glance at what the law says Just a few years ago, women who nursed babies in public could be charged with public indecency in Georgia.
New legislation eliminates the ''discreet and modest way'' clause.
But all research says it's the best thing for the child. But getting arrested is not the only problem. While only nine votes were cast against the bill, there were dissenting voices heard in the House. Eugene Wilkes, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, disagrees. Harrell also cited scientific research showing that breast-feeding produces healthier babies than infant formulas.