The Farmers' Almanac recently released its 2023-2024 winter predictions for Georgia. Are you all ready for the season? I don't know about you, but I'm a fan of the cold and ready to be done with the dog days of summer. Last year's winter was unseasonably warm for much of the state, though there was a late-December cold snap. The Farmers' Almanac predictions for this winter are that it'll be more like a traditional winter, with chilly temperatures and lots of snow, sleet, and ice. Are you all stocked up and prepared for winter? Here's what the Farmers' Almanac 2023-2024 winter predictions for Georgia are:
The Farmers' Almanac has been publishing long-range weather predictions each year since 1818. The predictions are made using exclusive mathematical and astronomical formulas that are a closely-guarded secret.
The entire Southeast is expected to see a much wetter winter than normal. We're expected to have average winter temperatures this year, so it will be colder than last year.
Are you an avid fan of the Farmers' Almanac predictions or do you take it with a grain of salt? Are you hoping for a white Christmas in Georgia? Share your thoughts in the comments!
If you're planning on traveling over the winter, make sure to check out our Ultimate Winter Packing List to make sure you're prepared for the season.
I'm a southerner through and through, but I can certainly admit when other regions of the country get things right. One attraction that's commonplace in the northeast but not too common down here in our neck of the woods is Wawa. This convenience store is so much more than a gas station. I know places like Buc-ee's and Sheatz have plenty of fans, and they're great, don't get me wrong, but if I'm on a trip and pass a Wawa, I'm going to pull over. A friend from New Jersey recently visited me for a weekend and I was glad to see her, but I was even more glad to see the entire bag of Wawa pretzels she brought along with her (thank you, Kim!). If you're like me and understand the appeal of this not-just-a-gas-station destination, you'll be thrilled to know that by the end of 2024, we're expected to have multiple Wawa locations in Georgia. When will Wawa be in Georgia? Let's check it out!
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Wawa got its start in Philadelphia back in 1964. Today, there are more than 1,000 Wawa locations nationwide, mostly in the northeast, though Alabama and Florida both already have operating locations.
Construction has already started on the first two stores, which will be in Brunswick and Jesup (Jesup City Hall is pictured above). These are expected to open before the end of 2024.Additional sites are planned for Albany, Bainbridge, Hinesville, Pooler, Tifton, and Valdosta.
For all the updates on Wawa in Georgia and other Wawa locations throughout the country, keep an eye on the Wawa website.
Of course, a great convenience store is just one tiny part of making sure you have a safe and successful road trip. Make sure to check out our Road Trip Essentials packing list before you hit the highway on your next journey!
Every state has strange laws that are in place. It's true; there are certainly some weird laws in Georgia. Maybe some are from days when they actually made sense, though a great many seem like they may have never made sense. It's doubtful you'd be prosecuted for any of these strange laws in Georgia, but all of them are on the books (or were at some point). Check out this list of some of the weirdest laws in Georgia:
This weird Georgia law makes us laugh - hee haw! Who would even think to do such a thing? Oddly, there's actually a reason behind this one. In 1924, an Arizona farmer allowed his donkey to sleep in an old bathtub. A dam burst and the town flooded. The donkey (still in the bathtub) floated downstream. He was rescued, but the ordeal took many hours and a lot of manpower. After that, several states passed laws against the keeping of donkeys in bathtubs.
2. You cannot live on a boat for more than 30 days during the calendar year, even if just passing through the state.
This one was targeted at run-down floating homes that existed on the Altamaha River. Neighbors found the houseboats ugly and were concerned about pollution. The Georgia state legislature passed a law in 1992 that living on a houseboat permanently was illegal.
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3. No one may carry an ice cream cone in their back pocket if it is Sunday.
This is another one that sounds weird but has a source! Horse thieves apparently used to put ice cream cones in their back pockets to lure horses away. We're not really sure why this is only applicable one day of the week, but we suspect it might be related to horses being tied up during church.
This quirky law in Georgia was passed in jest, but it's still on the books. A nearby city, Kennesaw, passed a law in 1982 declaring all citizens had to own a gun. Acworth retaliated saying all of their citizens needed a rake.
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5. In Athens-Clarke County, adult bookstores may not sell alcohol.
We actually like this one strange law in Georgia! It supports animal welfare, as goldfish given away in carnival games typically are not well cared for or beloved family members.
8. Owners of mules may not allow their animals to roam around Athens-Clarke County unsupervised.
13. While Georgia runs its own lottery, it's illegal to promote a private lottery. This is done under the guise of the government protecting its citizens.
Seems safe, as private lotteries could certainly lead to fraud.
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14. If an organization non-registered as a “non-profit” fails to register its raffle with the local sheriff, that group risks paying up to $10,000 in fines and spending five years in jail.
Hmm...we guess they're speeding to go vote on more dumb laws in Georgia?
Have you broken any of these weird laws in Georgia? Do you know of any more unexpectedly illegal things in Georgia? Share your knowledge in the comments!
Aside from weird Georgia laws, the Peach State has several other quirks. To learn more about them, check out our list of weird things about Georgia.
There's lots more to Georgia than wonderfully weird facts, though. For instance, there are tons of great attractions in Georgia. Visit Trusted Tours and Attractions to learn about the must-visit attractions in Georgia.
