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.

Dan Raby, the senior digital producer for CBS News Atlanta, has been covering everything happening around Georgia for more than a decade. A new bill in the Georgia House of Representatives could ...

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 ...

This sale of native plants and old-timey garden plants has become a celebrated event among local gardeners in South Georgia ...

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

Georgia officials urge boaters and anglers to help prevent aquatic invasive species from damaging waterways and ecosystems.

If you're heading to a garden center before the start of spring, here are native Georgia plants to look for plus invasive species to avoid.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Georgia is turning a new leaf, or rather, a new flower. The Senate unanimously approved changing the state’s flower last week from ...

The former state flower, the Cherokee Rose, is an invasive species native to Southeast Asia, not Georgia. The new state flower, the Sweetbay Magnolia, is native to Georgia and supports local wildlife.