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It’s Illegal to Tie a Giraffe to a Telephone Pole in Georgia

It's Illegal to Tie a Giraffe to a Telephone Pole in Georgia
Georgia’s quirky laws include giraffe tie-up bans and mandatory rakes for Acworth residents.

In Georgia, it’s illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp, a statute that remains on the books despite its rarity in enforcement. The origins of this peculiar law are unclear, but it adds to the state’s collection of unusual regulations. For instance, in Acworth, all citizens must own a rake. Similarly, in Gainesville, it’s illegal to eat fried chicken with anything other than your hands (legalrant.com).

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