Among the non-native wildlife found throughout the southeast, coyotes are unique in their ability to rapidly acclimate to a variety of habitats. With the extirpation of the red wolf in the last century across Georgia, the coyote (Canis latrans) has been able to fill a once occupied void and now can be found statewide. Are …
Don’t run, but slowly back away, watching the bear. Try to increase the distance between you and the bear. The bear will probably do the same. If a bear persistently follows or approaches you, without vocalizing, or paw swatting, change your direction. What to do if a bear shows up? Remain still; stand your ground …
There are NO black panthers in Georgia…if such an animal did exist. In fact, there are NO panthers, cougars or mountain lions in Georgia AT ALL. (EDIT: In fact, there *is NO evidence to suggest* panthers, cougars or mountain lions *have an established presence* in Georgia AT ALL.) What kind of big cats are in …
Most states have some form of self-defense law, but in some states, you have to have exhausted all your other options first. This is often called a duty to retreat. It says if you are able, you have to take reasonable steps to avoid the attack before defending yourself. Georgia has no such law. Is …
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Georgia’s alligator hunting season has been designated as a quota hunt where a limited num- ber of hunters are allowed to harvest one alligator (of 48 inches or greater length) each from a specified hunt zone. This allows the Department to closely monitor the number of animals harvested. Can I kill an alligator on my …
The “Castle Doctrine” is a law in both Georgia and Alabama that gives homeowners the right to defend themselves if an intruder enters the property of their home. It is called the “Castle Law” because citizens can consider their home as a castle, and they have the right to protect it. Does Georgia have the …
Georgia’s favorite is Swedish Fish, Jolly Ranchers and Reese’s Cups. Check out the interactive map below to find out what the most popular candy is in other states. What is Georgia’s favorite candy? The fine folks at CandyStore.com have compiled their annual list of favorite Halloween Candy by state, and Georgia’s top pick is controversial. …
Don’t bother trying to keep your fingers clean if you’re devouring fried chicken in Georgia. According to a Gainesville proclamation passed in 1961 designed to promote Gainesville as a poultry center, it’s illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork. What is illegal to use a fork in Georgia? In Gainesville, Georgia, there is an …
Yes. While the law does not specifically state that eating while driving is illegal, it does say that, “a driver should exercise due care in operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this state and should not engage in any actions which shall distract such driver from the safe operation of such vehicle.” Is …
The answer to the question is dumpster diving illegal in Georgia is no. If you are tampering with the lock of the dumpster that is off the limits, which means it is personal property, then yes, you are doing an illegal act. You might get arrested for this act. Is dumpster diving legal in my …
List Of Knives Legal to Carry in Georgia. The revised law increased the maximum blade-length limit for carry knives from 5 inches to 12 inches. So, now, it is LEGAL to open carry any knife with a blade 12 inches or less in length. Knives with blades longer than 12 inches require a weapon carry …
(b) It shall be unlawful to operate any private passenger motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway, or street if the suspension system of such vehicle has been altered more than two inches above or below the factory recommendation for such vehicle. Is muffler delete legal in Georgia? Under the current law, no person can sell, …
The use of headphones while driving in Georgia is only legal when they do not impair the hearing or vision of the driver, and Georgia law specifically allows the use of communication devices such as Bluetooth. Is it legal in Georgia to drive with headphones? It’s Illegal to Drive with Headphones in Both Ears Georgia’s …
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On 20 September 2019, the Parliament of Georgia adopted the Code on the Rights of the Child which explicitly prohibits corporal punishment of children in all settings. Article 53.2 of the Code states (unofficial translation): When did paddling in school stop in Georgia? Nineteen U.S. states, including Georgia, allow corporal punishment in schools. In 1977, …
(a) It is unlawful for any person operating or occupying a motor vehicle on a street or highway to operate or amplify the sound produced by a radio, tape player, or other mechanical sound-making device or instrument from within the motor vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet …