"We

want to continue to ensure that Georgians enjoy a

quality of life that is second to no other state

in the nation," said Shackelford. "That

is why we are so excited about having these tags

available to all Georgians."

You

can get yours for a onetime $25 manufacturing fee

and an annual $25 specialty tag fee. Applicants

who have preregistered need submit only the tag

fee.

Proceeds

from sale of the tag will fund additional

roadside beautification projects emphasizing

native wildflowers. Projects include research on

the uses and value of planting native flowers and

seed sources, planting trees, shrubs and ground

covers, and contract services to maintain and

install the enhancements.

The

new tag, designed by Georgia DOT artist Stanley

Smith, features the black-eyed Susan with the

slogan "Georgia on my mind... wildflowers in

my heart."

The

department spends $80,000 a year planting and

maintaining more than 600 acres of wildflower

plots. This amount includes donations from civic

groups including the Garden Clubs and Clean and

Beautiful organizations statewide.

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