White shrimp named official Georgia State Crustacean

ATLANTA — Georgia’s lawmakers passed House Bill 1314 naming the white shrimp as the official Georgia State Crustacean.

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The little critter won the title due to its significance in Georgia’s culture and economy.

According to the General Assembly of Georgia, shrimp make up almost 80% of the seafood caught by the state each year.

The General Assembly praised the bill, reporting that it’s key to recognize the importance of the crustacean in the state.

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