We all know there are some strange things about Georgia. But unless you spend a lot of time looking through law books, you may not realize just how strange. There are some really weird laws in Georgia. It’s true, not many people even realize that these things are illegal, and you’re not very likely to be prosecuted for any of them. It’s unknown why a lot of these laws even existed in the first place. Alas, we don’t make the rules (or the laws). Check out this list of odd illegal things in Georgia and see how many you’re guilty of.

  1. The college town of Athens prohibits “human-produced sounds,” including whistling, within 300 feet of a building on weeknights.

Flickr crazybobbles Guess that rules out whistling while you work!

  1. In Columbus, Georgia it is illegal to sit on one’s porch in an indecent position.

Flickr Juan Luis Naranjo Does that rule out yoga? What exactly constitutes an “indecent position?” Your guess is as good as ours.

  1. In Acworth, all citizens must own a rake.

Flickr John Howell Lawn care is really important, guys.

  1. In Atlanta, it is against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

Flickr Peter Miller We’re not sure if this is an issue of damaging the city’s utilities or upsetting the giraffe, but in any event, don’t do it.

  1. It is illegal to change the clothes on a storefront mannequin unless the shades are down.

Flickr Karyn Christner Mannequins need privacy too, right?

  1. In Marietta, although it is illegal to spit from a car or bus, citizens may spit from a truck.

Flickr Matthew Peoples So if ever there was a time to trade in that small car for a truck, it’s now.

  1. It is illegal to take a bath of orange peel.

Flickr eFlate This law was put into place after a lot of oranges rolled into the capital demanding compost instead.

  1. In Quitman, It is illegal for a chicken to cross the road.

Flickr tdlucas5000 Probably because they’re just so tired of being asked why.

  1. It is illegal to say “Oh, Boy” in Jonesboro.

Flickr Patrik Nygren So they next time you’re angry, I guess cursing is your best bet to avoid jail time. But speaking of cursing…

  1. It is illegal to use profanity in front of a dead body that lies in a funeral home or in a coroner’s office.

Scary Side of Earth/Flickr If you’re thinking of attending your arch-nemesis’s funeral, you might want to think twice. Or at least keep your thoughts to yourself.

  1. In Dublin, it is unlawful for any person to play ball by throwing, catching, pitching or batting a ball on any public street, alley or sidewalk of the city.

Flickr Hans Dekker So basically, they should just rid themselves of all happy children and excited puppies.

  1. In Athens, adult bookstores may not sell alcohol.

Flickr Justin Kern Adult reading and alcohol just don’t mix, so stop trying.

  1. Goldfish may not be given away to entice someone to enter a game of bingo. It is illegal.

Richard Leonard/Flickr If they don’t want to play, they just don’t want to play, OK?!

Do you know of any other weird laws in Georgia? We’d love to hear more, we are always up for learning more fun facts about Georgia!

Flickr crazybobbles

Guess that rules out whistling while you work!

Flickr Juan Luis Naranjo

Does that rule out yoga? What exactly constitutes an “indecent position?” Your guess is as good as ours.

Flickr John Howell

Lawn care is really important, guys.

Flickr Peter Miller

We’re not sure if this is an issue of damaging the city’s utilities or upsetting the giraffe, but in any event, don’t do it.

Flickr Karyn Christner

Mannequins need privacy too, right?

Flickr Matthew Peoples

So if ever there was a time to trade in that small car for a truck, it’s now.

Flickr eFlate

This law was put into place after a lot of oranges rolled into the capital demanding compost instead.

Flickr tdlucas5000

Probably because they’re just so tired of being asked why.

Flickr Patrik Nygren

So they next time you’re angry, I guess cursing is your best bet to avoid jail time. But speaking of cursing…

Scary Side of Earth/Flickr

If you’re thinking of attending your arch-nemesis’s funeral, you might want to think twice. Or at least keep your thoughts to yourself.

Flickr Hans Dekker

So basically, they should just rid themselves of all happy children and excited puppies.

Flickr Justin Kern

Adult reading and alcohol just don’t mix, so stop trying.

Richard Leonard/Flickr

If they don’t want to play, they just don’t want to play, OK?!

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Fun Facts About Georgia August 24, 2021 Lisa Sammons What are some fun facts about Georgia? We absolutely love Georgia trivia. In a state as old as ours, there’s plenty of fascinating historical facts and events to learn about. For instance, we know you are familiar with Georgia’s high production of peanuts and peaches, but did you realize we are a major supplier of resin and turpentine? We actually produce around half of the entire WORLD’S supply. Hart County is the only county in the state named for a woman: Nancy Hart was a Revolutionary War fighter. Atlanta’s name was originally Terminus (yes, like in “The Walking Dead”) and later, Marthasville. Check out this list for more interesting fun facts about Georgia! What are some great day trips in Georgia? Georgia is filled with so many amazing cities that make for fantastic day trips. In the northern part of the state, you could spend weeks in Atlanta and still not see everything. The college town of Athens is great fun, especially if you like to party! Savannah is an incredibly beautiful and historic city by the coast. Little mountain towns like Helen have stupendous views that are absolutely unparalleled, and we’ve got plenty of great small towns that are worth a visit. There’s tons to do all over the Peach State! What are some good museums in Georgia? Atlanta is, of course, home to many world-class museums, including the High Museum of Art and the Coca Cola Museum. The Graveface Museum right in Savannah’s historic district is absolutely fascinating…where else are you going to view artwork from serial killers?  

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Fun Facts About Georgia

August 24, 2021

Lisa Sammons

What are some fun facts about Georgia? We absolutely love Georgia trivia. In a state as old as ours, there’s plenty of fascinating historical facts and events to learn about. For instance, we know you are familiar with Georgia’s high production of peanuts and peaches, but did you realize we are a major supplier of resin and turpentine? We actually produce around half of the entire WORLD’S supply. Hart County is the only county in the state named for a woman: Nancy Hart was a Revolutionary War fighter. Atlanta’s name was originally Terminus (yes, like in “The Walking Dead”) and later, Marthasville. Check out this list for more interesting fun facts about Georgia! What are some great day trips in Georgia? Georgia is filled with so many amazing cities that make for fantastic day trips. In the northern part of the state, you could spend weeks in Atlanta and still not see everything. The college town of Athens is great fun, especially if you like to party! Savannah is an incredibly beautiful and historic city by the coast. Little mountain towns like Helen have stupendous views that are absolutely unparalleled, and we’ve got plenty of great small towns that are worth a visit. There’s tons to do all over the Peach State! What are some good museums in Georgia? Atlanta is, of course, home to many world-class museums, including the High Museum of Art and the Coca Cola Museum. The Graveface Museum right in Savannah’s historic district is absolutely fascinating…where else are you going to view artwork from serial killers?  

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

We absolutely love Georgia trivia. In a state as old as ours, there’s plenty of fascinating historical facts and events to learn about. For instance, we know you are familiar with Georgia’s high production of peanuts and peaches, but did you realize we are a major supplier of resin and turpentine? We actually produce around half of the entire WORLD’S supply. Hart County is the only county in the state named for a woman: Nancy Hart was a Revolutionary War fighter. Atlanta’s name was originally Terminus (yes, like in “The Walking Dead”) and later, Marthasville. Check out this list for more interesting fun facts about Georgia!

What are some great day trips in Georgia?

Georgia is filled with so many amazing cities that make for fantastic day trips. In the northern part of the state, you could spend weeks in Atlanta and still not see everything. The college town of Athens is great fun, especially if you like to party! Savannah is an incredibly beautiful and historic city by the coast. Little mountain towns like Helen have stupendous views that are absolutely unparalleled, and we’ve got plenty of great small towns that are worth a visit. There’s tons to do all over the Peach State!

What are some good museums in Georgia?

Atlanta is, of course, home to many world-class museums, including the High Museum of Art and the Coca Cola Museum. The Graveface Museum right in Savannah’s historic district is absolutely fascinating…where else are you going to view artwork from serial killers?