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

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 ...

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 - ...

Georgia lawmakers are considering a number of bills during the new legislative session including changing the state flower, renaming Sawnee Mountain after President Trump, naming lemon pepper as the ...

The Georgia Senate has passed a bill to change the state flower from the Cherokee rose to the sweetbay magnolia.