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GA Code § 50-3-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 2 - Great Seal of the State|§ 50-3-31. Use and Display; Facsimile

 In addition to official documents which require that the great seal be affixed, the Governor may authorize the use and display of the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem under such conditions as he may impose when there shall be demonstrated to his satisfaction that the intended use or display thereof is appropriate and legitimate and is not contrary to the state's interest in preserving the sanctity and dignity of the state seal and emblem and that the use or display will not otherwise violate Code Section 50-3-8 or 50-3-9.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 411, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Display of great seal of state on state-owned motor pool vehicles, § 50-19-2.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Use of seal prohibited.   - Great seal of Georgia may not be used upon the cover of a textbook privately published and offered for sale. 1954-56 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 638.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 3 Am. Jur. 2d, Advertising, § 4. 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Flag, § 3 et seq. 72 Am. Jur. 2d, States, Territories, and Dependencies, § 65.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Flags, §§ 3, 4. 81A C.J.S., States, § 79.
GA Code § 50-3-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 2 - Great Seal of the State|§ 50-3-32. Authorized and Unauthorized Use or Display

  As used in this Code section, the term "election" means any primary election; run-off election, either primary or general; special election; general election; or recall election.   Every constitutional officer; every official elected state wide; the executive head of every state department or agency, whether elected or appointed; each member of the General Assembly; and the executive director of each state authority shall be authorized to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem for official state purposes and, in addition, each of the officials enumerated in this subsection who are elected officials shall be authorized to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem on or in connection with any campaign poster, sign, or advertisement for election to any public office.   Except as otherwise authorized by Code Section 50-3-31 or subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or campaign committee to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem on or in connection with any campaign poster, sign, or advertisement for election to any public office in such a manner as to falsely suggest or imply that the person on whose behalf the same is used is at the time a holder of a public office for which a commission bearing said seal is used.   Any person who violates any provision of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §50-3-32, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 1122, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-3-50 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-50. State Bird

 The brown thrasher is designated as the official Georgia state bird.   (Ga. L. 1970, p. 418.)
GA Code § 50-3-51 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-51. State Game Bird

 The bobwhite quail is designated as the official Georgia state game bird.   (Ga. L. 1970, p. 418.)
GA Code § 50-3-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-52. State Fish

 The largemouth bass is designated as the official Georgia state fish.   (Ga. L. 1970, p. 846.)
GA Code § 50-3-53 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-53. State Floral Emblem

 The Cherokee rose is adopted as the floral emblem of the State of Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1916, p. 1046.)
GA Code § 50-3-54 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-54. State Wild Flower

 The native azaleas (Rhododendron sp.), collectively, are designated as the Georgia state wild flower.   (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.
GA Code § 50-3-55 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-55. Official Tree

 The live oak is adopted as the official tree emblematic of the State of Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 2209.)
GA Code § 50-3-56 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-56. Official Fossil

 The shark tooth is designated as the official Georgia state fossil.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 567.)
GA Code § 50-3-57 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-57. Official Gem

 Quartz is designated as the official Georgia state gem.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 567.)
GA Code § 50-3-58 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-58. Official Insect

 The honeybee is designated as the official Georgia state insect.   (Ga. L. 1975, p. 927.)
GA Code § 50-3-59 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-59. Official Mineral

 Staurolite is designated as the official Georgia state mineral.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 567.)
GA Code § 50-3-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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.
GA Code § 50-3-61 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-61. Official Waltz

 The song "Our Georgia" is adopted as the official waltz of the State of Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1951, p. 842.)
GA Code § 50-3-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-62. Official Butterfly

 The tiger swallowtail is designated as the official Georgia state butterfly.    (Code 1981, §50-3-62, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 853, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-3-63 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-63. Official Reptile

 The gopher tortoise is designated as the official Georgia state reptile.    (Code 1981, §50-3-63, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 297, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-3-64 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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 drama and to visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes.     (Code 1981, §50-3-64, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 157, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 50; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 24.)   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 50-3-65.
GA Code § 50-3-65 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-65. Official Vegetable

 The Vidalia Sweet Onion is designated as the official Georgia state vegetable.    (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 50-3-65.
GA Code § 50-3-66 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-66. State Theater

 The Springer Opera House is designated as the official Georgia state theater.    (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 Code Section 50-3-66. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, the Code section enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2363, § 1 has been redesignated as Code Section 50-3-67 and the Code section enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2391, § 9 has been redesignated as Code Section 50-3-68.
GA Code § 50-3-67 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-67. Official State Folk Festival

 The Georgia Folk Festival is designated as the official Georgia state folk festival.    (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 a Code Section 50-3-66. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, the Code section enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2363, § 1 has been redesignated as Code Section 50-3-67 and the Code section enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2391, § 9 has been redesignated as Code Section 50-3-68.
GA Code § 50-3-68 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-68. Official 'Possum

 Pogo 'Possum, created by Walt Kelly, is adopted as the official Georgia State 'Possum.    (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 enacted a Code Section 50-3-66. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, the Code section enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2363, § 1 has been redesignated as Code Section 50-3-67 and the Code section enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2391, § 9 has been redesignated as Code Section 50-3-68.
GA Code § 50-3-69 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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 Summer Theatre and to visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes.     (Code 1981, §50-3-69, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 934, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 25; Ga. L. 2006, p. 437, § 2/HB 343.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1993, p. 934, § 2, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "The Jekyll Island Authority and the University System of Georgia are commended for the exemplary cooperative efforts in creating the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival, and they are encouraged to continue to support and develop this excellent program."   Ga. L. 2006, p. 437, § 1/HB 343, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "WHEREAS, the partnership between Valdosta State University and the Jekyll Island Authority to produce the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre has been dissolved and Valdosta State University has moved its summer theatre program to the Valdosta State University campus as the Peach State Summer Theatre; and   "WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has recognized the importance of tourism to the economic and cultural well-being of its people through the establishment of the Department of Economic Development; and   "WHEREAS, the enhancement of tourist attractions in Georgia, which would encourage tourists to extend their stay in Georgia, benefits the state; and   "WHEREAS, many groups in the state are working to improve the quality of artistic and recreational experiences for Georgia residents and for out-of-state tourists as well; and   "WHEREAS, the existence of musical theatre is a vital component of the artistic and cultural life of Georgia; and Georgia is committed to encourage and support artists' activities of the highest quality for the enjoyment and enrichment of the citizens; and   "WHEREAS, Valdosta State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, has received a Regents' Award for Excellence in the Theatre and has a 15 year history of producing the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival, a professional repertory musical theatre company; and   "WHEREAS, Valdosta State University is moving its summer theatre to Valdosta, Georgia, and will continue to present musical theatre of outstanding artistry to residents and tourists; and   "WHEREAS, that summer theatre is named the Peach State Summer Theatre in celebration of the State of Georgia."
GA Code § 50-3-70 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-70. Official State Fruit

 The peach is designated as the official Georgia state fruit.    (Code 1981, §50-3-70, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 362, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-3-71 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-71. Poultry Capital of the World

 The State of Georgia is designated as the Poultry Capital of the World.    (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 as Code Section 50-3-71, since Code Section 50-3-70 had already been enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 362.
GA Code § 50-3-72 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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.     (Code 1981, §50-3-72, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 934, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 588, § 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. 934, was redesignated as Code Section 50-3-72, since Code Section 50-3-70 had already been enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 362 and Ga. L. 1995, p. 365, the latter of which enactments was redesignated as Code Section 50-3-71.
GA Code § 50-3-73 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-73. Official Folk Dance

 Square dancing is designated as the official Georgia folk dance.    (Code 1981, §50-3-73, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 662, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-3-74 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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 learn of the Central of Georgia Railroad Shops Complex and to visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes.     (Code 1981, §50-3-74, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 801, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 26.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1996, this Code section, originally designated as Code Section 50-3-70 by Ga. L. 1996, p. 801, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 50-3-74, since a Code Section 50-3-70 already existed.
GA Code § 50-3-75 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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.     (Code 1981, §50-3-75, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 588, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-3-76 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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.     (Code 1981, §50-3-76, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1557, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1997, this Code section, enacted as Code Section 50-3-75, was redesignated as Code Section 50-3-76.
GA Code § 50-3-77 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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 and to visit this state for tourism purposes.     (Code 1981, §50-3-77, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 766, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 27.)   Cross references.   - Railroad companies, T. 46, C. 8.
GA Code § 50-3-78 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-78. State Official Prepared Food

 Grits are recognized as the official prepared food of the State of Georgia.    (Code 1981, §50-3-78, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 453, § 2.)
GA Code § 50-3-79 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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.    (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, was treated as having reenacted Code Section 50-3-80.   Cross references.   - Comprehensive character education program, § 20-2-145.
GA Code § 50-3-80 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-80. Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center

 The Funk Heritage•ennett Center at Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia, is designated as Georgia's official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center.    (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 new Code Section 50-3-79 which was identical to this Code section, was treated as having reenacted this Code section.
GA Code § 50-3-81 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 50-3-81. Official Amphibian

 The green tree frog is designated as the official Georgia state amphibian.    (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 green tree frog's (hyla cinerea) habitat includes nearly all of Georgia, so virtually all Georgians are familiar with it or have a great opportunity to see its conspicuous bright color and striped markings;   "(2) Large aggregations of calling males create conspicuous and characteristic nighttime choruses during the warm months;   "(3) All other major groups of wildlife, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, trees, and wildflowers, are represented by state symbols, and amphibians are a crucial link in the state's ecosystem;   "(4) Official recognition of a state amphibian could help correct the false impression that amphibians and reptiles are one and the same;   "(5) The State of Georgia is home to 85 different species of amphibians, which gives it the distinction of having the second greatest amphibian diversity of any state in the United States behind North Carolina;   "(6) Well-publicized world-wide decline of amphibians has become a major conservation concern and the exclusion of amphibians from our official state symbols list could possibly contribute to a sense of complacency towards this loss of biota;   "(7) Amphibians are excellent indicators of water and air quality due to their porous skin and habit of moving between aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and declines in their numbers can serve as early warning signs that environmental conditions may be deteriorating in localized areas; and   "(8) Establishing an official state amphibian is necessary to fully recognize our diverse wildlife and the green tree frog is deserving of the attention and appreciation of the citizens of this state by designation as the official state amphibian."
GA Code § 50-3-84 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 3 - State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols|Article 3 - Other State Symbols|§ 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 of Georgia for tourism purposes.     (Code 1981, §50-3-84, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 823, § 1/SB 484.)   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 redesignated as Code Section 50-3-84. Code Sections 50-3-82 and 50-3-83 were enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 678, §§ 2, 3.