10 Troubling Facts About Georgia You Would Be Better Off Not Knowing

We all love Georgia, our glorious Peach state. We are constantly writing about the reasons why our state is the best of the best. But unfortunately, just as there are wonderful stats about Georgia, there are also a few troubling stats as well. We can’t say we’re all too proud about these tidbits of info, but alas, we’ll share them anyway.

1. Hartfield Jackson was named "3rd Worst Airport to Get Stuck In," in 2014.

2. Here's a little gem of a law in Acworth: All citizens must own a rake.

3. This fun law: You cannot live on a boat for more than 30 days during the calendar year, even if just passing through the state.

4. Georgia had the highest unemployment rate in the nation in August, September, and October 2014.

5. For a very long time, food safety in Georgia depended on the honor system.

6. In 2012, fewer than 4,000 adults in Georgia received welfare, even as the poverty levels soared tremendously.

7. Owners of mules may not allow their animal to roam around Athens unsupervised.

8. There are sticky, slimebugs buried deep in the earth of Hawkinsville, Georgia.

9. There's a museum in Statesboro, Georgia which houses the biggest collection of ticks in the world.

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

*Sigh.* Despite these troubling facts, we still love you, Georgia. Does anyone else have any troubling facts about Georgia that they’ve stumbled upon? We’d love to hear from you!

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.

Marisa Roman

A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.

10 Troubling Facts About Georgia You Would Be Better Off Not Knowing

Georgia In Your Inbox