Learn About Georgia State Symbols
Official symbols represent the cultural heritage and natural treasures of each state. Through the years, the Georgia General Assembly has adopted by resolution official symbols and designations which are representative of our state.
Here are but just a few:
- Amphibian: Green Tree Frog
- Bird: Brown Thrasher
- Butterfly: Tiger Swallowtail
- Crop: Peanut
- Fish: Largemouth Bass
- Flower: Cherokee Rose
- Fruit: Peach
- Game Bird: Bobwhite Quail
- Gem: Quartz
- Insect: Honeybee
- Marine Mammal: Right Whale
- Mineral: Staurolite
- Motto: “Wisdom, Justice & Moderation”
- Prepared Food: Grits
- Reptile: Gopher Tortoise
- Seashell: Knobbed Whelk
- Song: “Georgia on My Mind”
- Tree: Live Oak
- Vegetable: Vidalia Sweet Onion
- Wildflower: Azalea
