Georgia is changing its state flower from the non-native Cherokee Rose to the native Sweetbay Magnolia, a move supported by ...

The Peach State could have a new state flower soon, with a new bill making its way through the Georgia General Assembly.

With the help of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, the state declared the Cherokee Rose as its official state flower in 1916, but we could have a new one soon if new legislation passes. In ...

For more than 100 years, the Georgia state flower has been the Cherokee Rose. But an effort is underway to remove this designation and offer the Sweetbay Magnolia as a replacement. The Georgia Native ...

Everyone knows Georgia as the Peach State and that former president Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer at his home in Plains. Those being symbols in Georgia wouldn't be too surprising to learn. But ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The Georgia Native Plant Society (GNPS) has expressed support for HB 955, a bill ...

Georgia’s state flower has been the Cherokee rose since 1916. New legislation seeks to make sweetbay magnolia the state flower. The Cherokee rose is labeled "invasive," the script says. ATLANTA - ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Artist, Helen Hornberger, revived the ...

From roses to hydrangeas, Georgia gardeners love their flowers. But only one flower can be named the state’s most stunning. According to a recent report from Gardening Chores, and their team of master ...