[VIDEO] Georgia: Weird & Interesting State Facts

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Georgia: Peaches, Peculiar Laws, and Hidden Mysteries

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Welcome to Georgia—where Southern charm meets some seriously strange facts. Sure, it’s known for peaches, Coca-Cola, and college football, but the Peach State has a wild side you’ve probably never heard about.

Let’s start with Georgia’s weird laws. In Gainesville, it’s illegal to eat fried chicken with anything other than your hands. This law was meant as a joke, but it’s technically still enforceable—and yes, someone was once “arrested” for using a fork. Meanwhile, in Acworth, every citizen is legally required to own a rake. Why? No one’s quite sure—but hey, it keeps the lawns tidy.

Now let’s dive into strange natural landmarks. Ever heard of Radium Springs? It’s one of Georgia’s seven natural wonders, and it glows blue from trace amounts of radium in the water. And then there’s the Okefenokee Swamp, a sprawling, misty wilderness filled with alligators, ghost stories, and unexplained lights that dance over the water at night.

So what makes Georgia stand out? It’s the only state with a monument that rivals Stonehenge—the mysterious Georgia Guidestones, built in 1980 with cryptic messages in multiple languages. No one knows exactly who commissioned them, and their purpose is still debated to this day.

From outlawed forks to glowing springs, Georgia is full of surprises. If you’ve enjoyed these weird facts, give us a like, drop your favorite Georgia oddity in the comments, and subscribe for more weird and wonderful facts from all 50 U.S. states!