It is illegal to use profanity in front of a dead body which lies in a funeral home or in a coroners office.
Members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session.
Donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs.
Signs are required to be written in English.
No one may carry an ice cream cone in their back pocket if it is Sunday.
All sex toys are banned.*
In Atlanta:
Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
One man may not be on another man's back.
In Gainesville:
Chicken must be eaten with the hands.
In Jonesboro:
It is illegal to say "Oh, Boy."**
In Roswell:
The flooring of adult bookstores and video stores must be nonabsorbant and smooth textured.
*Citation: Source:
Chitwood, Tim. "Toying With Issues". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. 16 Oct. 2002
Explanation: In 1968 a Fulton-county resident was convicted under this law. This is despite the fact that the Fulton-County jury publicly stated that the law was "archaic" and noted such gadgets can have therapeutic value.
**Explanation: After the south was destroyed during the Civil War, former slaves who were now free had no place to go. As a result, they had no regular money, and sadly, little or no food. Many former slaves lived in Jonesboro the city, working for whatever money they could earn. Unfortunately, there was almost no work for them due to the economic downturn. Sometimes, when the richer gentlemen came to town, they would want their horses cleaned. Former slaves, some of whom hadn't eaten in days, would fight over who got to clean the horse. This would earn them enough money to eat for the night. As a result of the fights, many were killed, and were others injured. Because of all this, the city of Jonesboro passed a law saying that these wealthy people could no longer come to town and call for these former slaves. How did they used to call them? "Oh, boy!"