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By Alan

September 14, 2006 08:40 PM | Link to this

I like it much better than the plain jane ones we’ve had for so long now.

By Glenn

September 14, 2006 08:46 PM | Link to this

wow, that’s the ugliest plate we’ve had in the last 10-15 years, and that’s saying a lot. I keep hoping we’ll get a better design, but just like the flag, it keeps getting uglier and uglier.

By Greg

September 14, 2006 08:47 PM | Link to this

Didn’t we just get new plates? Couldnt we spend all of this money on something way more important?

By JG

September 14, 2006 08:47 PM | Link to this

I think it looks terrible. I don’t like the blue tags and I don’t like not having county names on them anymore.

By Alex

September 14, 2006 08:51 PM | Link to this

As a Tech fan, I will hate the middle part of the new plate because they look like those horrible UGA(sic) arches! :)

Make it a peach instead!

By Stella

September 14, 2006 08:51 PM | Link to this

I don’t like the new plates. To ME they are UGLY. I mean really, don’t we see enough of this design on our state flag.

By Hannah

September 14, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this

I think I could do a better job, and that’s saying a LOT!

By Ty

September 14, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this

I think th enew tag is very simple and plain and that it mirrors the thinking in this state, so if you want people to continue their insults about this state, then keep doing what you’re doing!! Besides, what was wrong with the old plates?

By Wanda

September 14, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this

The tag is butt-ugly and the color clashes with my new car.

By rob walker

September 14, 2006 08:54 PM | Link to this

i like the new design of the upcoming georgia license plates ,however i think the blue background is to dark and in ,addition i enjoyed the county feature , for it was a good conversation generator with fellow georgians .rob walker

By TP

September 14, 2006 08:58 PM | Link to this

“Georgia On My Mind” is a well-known slogan that the Tourism Industry (one of our largest industries) worked hard to establish. To get rid of it now is a stupid move. I also like having the county’s name on the tag. When we are traveling, we can see if our county neighbors are traveling with us from Ga. “If it ain’t fixed, don’t break it”. I’m getting the Bicycle “Share the Road” tag anyway.

By Rachel

September 14, 2006 08:58 PM | Link to this

To make things even more interesting…why don’t we give the Democrats the “flashy new blue” tags and let the Republicans keep the “classic white peach” tags. That would be so much fun - don’t ya think?

By Frufru

September 14, 2006 09:00 PM | Link to this

For us fashion conscience people..a neutral color is better. I prefer the white and peach..it goes with black, white, cream, blue, green, purple…cars. Obviously Mr. Graham did not consult a color coordinating expert!

By Jack

September 14, 2006 09:01 PM | Link to this

I agree with those that feel the new tag design is ugly. I like the “happy” feel of the colors on the current tag—the blue—it’s a bit dull, unattractive and sure to clash with many car colors.

By Calvin G. Sims, Sr.

September 14, 2006 09:02 PM | Link to this

Bravo. Its about time we got a dynamic tag. I just hope they continue the “EDUCATOR” tag. It is one of the things I am most proud of.

By Nancy

September 14, 2006 09:04 PM | Link to this

GA Peach and hate losing the GA on my mind. We need to keep that. The blue color is too dark. I want to see the counties- we have so many and it helps us better know each other. Can’t someone do better? Nancy Demmers

By Jim

September 14, 2006 09:04 PM | Link to this

I enjoyed seeing my fellow Georgians while visiting other states and knowing which county they were from.

By andrewinatl

September 14, 2006 09:05 PM | Link to this

Very dull. Definitely no “outside-the-box” thinking here. Oh, that’s right: We have a Republican administration in charge!

By jay jarrell

September 14, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

Reminds me of the politician flag,same as usual.Why not let the people vote on a new tag?Oh yea,I forgot about the all mighty dollar they sold us out for.

By Susan

September 14, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

Is that the best idea anyone could come up with? Look at all the out of state plates that come through our state. If our powers that be can’t do better than this blue tag, then call another state for help.

By Jason

September 14, 2006 09:08 PM | Link to this

Glad to know that now that we have a surplus that we’re not going to blow it on stupid things like new plates. As we found out when the last set of new plates came out, it is expensive to get them on all the cars in the state. That’s why for the first time everyone wasn’t forced to get the new plates when they renewed.

By kit

September 14, 2006 09:08 PM | Link to this

No I don’t like it. What happened to the SOUTH. Georgia, peaches, the war, The whole night through.

By Debbie

September 14, 2006 09:09 PM | Link to this

I think that is ugly. It is to dark. Why can we have some that is more colorful. We always have something that is plain. I guess it like the flag we really never get to voice our opinion on anything, they just change it whether we like it or not.

By sandra

September 14, 2006 09:09 PM | Link to this

All you bags of hot air shut up! Such negativity all the time. The new plates are very nice, give credit where credit is due.

By stan

September 14, 2006 09:10 PM | Link to this

It’s 100% better than the ones we have now.

By FalconAl

September 14, 2006 09:11 PM | Link to this

I like the new plate and it is time for a change. Some people will complain about anything.

By Jake H

September 14, 2006 09:11 PM | Link to this

That is ugly. What is wrong with people?

By Kat

September 14, 2006 09:12 PM | Link to this

Why stop showing the counties? That was the best part of the old tags. People know “Georgia On My Mind”, and the tag was very visible and the new blue is too dark. I don’t care about color coding, but please, go back to the drawing board. The new tag needs a lot of work.

By Jason

September 14, 2006 09:13 PM | Link to this

The new plates are a very nice Yankee Blue.

By FalconAL

September 14, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this

I like the new plate and it is time for a change. Some people will complain about anything.

By John

September 14, 2006 09:17 PM | Link to this

I wish they would leave the counties. I used to be able to bet people when a wreckless driver was approaching me from the rear that they were from Clayton County.

By T.J

September 14, 2006 09:18 PM | Link to this

Ok so Georgia already has the ugliest licenses, now this will give us the ugliest license plates as well. Good Job Georgia

By Frufru

September 14, 2006 09:18 PM | Link to this

Sandra, are you color blind. They are butt ugly and plain. I would be embarrassed riding in another state with those on my car. Other states hire graphic artist to design theirs. These look like they are stick painted. No credit due! Yick!

By Greg

September 14, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

Good God NO! That butt ugly blue plate reminds me of the old Michagan plates and the ugly plates Delaware used for years. What idiot came up with that color scheme? Run him out of the state, NOW!

By falconal

September 14, 2006 09:20 PM | Link to this

I lke the new plate and it is time for a change. Some people will complain about anything.

By N

September 14, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

Yay! Now we can be a blue-plate special like the folks from Michigan! It’s horrible and overly simple. Thank goodness I have my majestic eagle wildlife tag. It is worth a few extra dollars.

By Duane

September 14, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding? Is this really the best tag the creative minds of Georgia could come up with? Good grief. I think I’ll go work for the government - at least the white tag with blue letters THEY get looks a lot less obnoxious!

By hirsutedawg

September 14, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

Alex, could you be any more gay?

By JG

September 14, 2006 09:23 PM | Link to this

I am going to get a specialty plate just to keep from having to put this ugly tag on my SUV.

By Melanie Nix

September 14, 2006 09:24 PM | Link to this

Wow, this is almost as ugly as the tags they have in Colorado and Michigan and those are both pretty ugly.

By anita karnibad

September 14, 2006 09:25 PM | Link to this

Color is fine…though don’t think it necessary to spend needless funds that could be put to better use. DEFINITELY SHOULD INCLUDE THE COUNTY.

By A Claytonian

September 14, 2006 09:27 PM | Link to this

I almost liked it until I read the comments here. At first the blue looked kind of nice, but I wasn’t thinking of how a dark blue plate would clash with the car paint when it is not black, white, or blue. I guess the county tells other Georgians how rich, backwoods, or gettho the occupants are. I am from Clayton County and I “love it” when others (mistakenly) think I could be dangerous or don’t make good money or have a good education.

By Tamyka

September 14, 2006 09:27 PM | Link to this

The tag may not be all that. But its something different as well as unique. Whats wrong with change?

By RTH

September 14, 2006 09:28 PM | Link to this

At least the county where you are from will no longer be on the plate so cops cannot “focus their efforts”. But yeah, why? Better uses of money are out there!

By Jason

September 14, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this

Can I get a personalize plate that reads “UGLYPL8”?

Yes Falconal, people will complain about anything, especially when it’s horrible.

By Mike

September 14, 2006 09:30 PM | Link to this

I thought Michigan had the ugliest plates until I saw our new one. Here’s a thought: instead of spending a gazillion dollars redesigning plates, how ‘bout building another lane or two on I-85??

By Frufru

September 14, 2006 09:30 PM | Link to this

Specialy plate for me too, JG! What choices do we have in specialty tags?

By art

September 14, 2006 09:31 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s tag hasn’t been blue since the early 1970s. This design is UGLY. Why are we spending money on new tag designs? The state revenue commissioner should be ashamed of himself for wasting taxpayer money on this. Keep the one we’ve got. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

By Carl

September 14, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this

If we have to get these plates, the ones with the blue letters on the white background looks better and should go to the public, the ugly blue ones should go to the government

By Rachel

September 14, 2006 09:37 PM | Link to this

I was so right!!! Remove your “W” or Kerry/Edwards stickers. The new plates will say it all… metro Atlanta commutes are going to be a blast.

By G. W.Cruse

September 14, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this

since the powers that be have practically done away with the county names by not using them on all the special tags, I say do away with the county names alltogether, or perferably put the county name back on all the tags.I like the new tag.

By sam

September 14, 2006 09:40 PM | Link to this

This thing looks like a**!

By Gary

September 14, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

“Georgia on my Mind” is the most natural Southern slogan you could possibly have on a Georgia tag. This tasteless new tag shows that the idiots have too much power in the state.

By Wanda

September 14, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

U-G-L-Y!!!

By jane

September 14, 2006 09:43 PM | Link to this

Very unattractive. Warm colors are much nicer for license plates. And there’s no design to this one - it’s too plain.

By cvs

September 14, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this

Solid dark color tags like that clash with a lot of car colors. It looks like the old and ugly Michigan tag.

By koz

September 14, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this

We need to keep the County on the tag. That way us Henry County people can easily spot Clayton County people dropping their kids off at our schools.

By Julie

September 14, 2006 09:48 PM | Link to this

Nope - they’re ugly….

By Scott

September 14, 2006 09:49 PM | Link to this

The new tag looks like the little brother of that ever popular smiley face state flag we had for a short period of time. What a winner that was. Just goes to show you that the State seems to have an unlimited supply of exremely competent designers on staff.

By Jeff

September 14, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this

These license plates look terrible! One of the things I’ve always liked about Georgia plates is the white background, which does not clash with cars as much as a dominant dark color does. And why remove the county names and “Georgia on My Mind” slogan? Those added a unique touch to Georgia’s plates. These are boring, mundane, rediculous plates that remind me of Michigan, Delaware or Connecticut. Please bring back our classic white plates, with the peach accents, with county names, and with our state slogan.

By David

September 14, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this

Oh my God!!! Those plates are hideous. I have to say those have to be the ugliest plates I have ever seen. And this coming from someone who spent 4 years at Indiana U. and suffereing through the “Wander Indiana” tags.

By Chief Thinkalot

September 14, 2006 09:52 PM | Link to this

Needs county displayed on tag, much easier to see if someone belongs around the county or is a stanger from another county. I need to know who the hell is clogging up my roads

By billy bob

September 14, 2006 09:52 PM | Link to this

So this is what the state does with all the extra money they get from writing those traffic tickets, and sur-charges on the ones they don’t. How about a tax break instead of a s### ugly tag, morons…

By J G

September 14, 2006 09:55 PM | Link to this

The new tag looks good, but we need to keep the county designation. With so many Georgians migrating to Atlanta, it’s nice to know when you run across someone from your part of the state.

By Kathleen

September 14, 2006 09:56 PM | Link to this

Why can’t we have many plates to pick from? Like SC or FL or TN… I would like freedom of choice.

By Lynn

September 14, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this

Ugly, very ugly. Hire a designer, and start all over again!

By Sgt. Phifers Wings & Fries

September 14, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this

The new tag reminds me of Michigans tag which I have always considered Drab and boring. I like our previous white tag with the peach, that design describes Georgia. I think new designs are good, however changing the tag, when so many did not agree with the new flag is bad timing. I do not think the commissioner captured the essence of Georgia with this design. The peach captures a happy feeling, I am proud when Im traveling thru other states and I know fellow travelers see my plate. Well this is my opinion and you know what they say, everyone has one. The Sarge!

By billy bob

September 14, 2006 09:58 PM | Link to this

So this is what the state does with all that extra money they get from writing all those traffic tickets, and collecting sur-charges on the ones they don’t. Way to go morons. That’s one blank eating, ugly, unnecessary waste of cash tag you got there.

By billy bob

September 14, 2006 09:59 PM | Link to this

So this is what the state does with all that extra money they get from writing all those traffic tickets, and collecting sur-charges on the ones they don’t. Way to go morons. That’s one blank eating, ugly, unnecessary waste of cash tag you got there.

By srschirm

September 14, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

I agree with Alex, it does remind me too much of UGA. Not good!

By Political Mongrel

September 14, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen worse, but I’ve DEFINITELY seen better.

By GaLiberal

September 14, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

I think the design should reflect the state. First, the background should be red, not blue, for all the rednecks and the Republicans. The most appropiate color would be blood red. Also, there should be a black ‘X’ on the plate to for all the racists in the state. The state name should be misspelled to honor our great educational system. Finally, I suggest the following for a state motto: We’re 46th! If you’re gay/Mexican/Muslim/Liberal STAY AWAY! (Custom plate) Where Regression is Progress. We Shoot First Because Dead People Can’t Defend Themselves You Better Be A God-fearing Christian Or Else

By jane

September 14, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this

Will this new tag cost less? If so, then I am all for it..it is beautiful.

Also, the counties are needed.

By Barry

September 14, 2006 10:08 PM | Link to this

I have it figured out…The specialty tag sales are slumped. This is a great way to boost the sales. Pay the extra fee, or wear the ugly plate.

By Henry

September 14, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

yes I like it

By Debbie

September 14, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this

First, I always liked the Georgia plate that said “Georgia on my mind” “and wildflowers in my heart”, with the daisy on it and thought I’d pay the extra money to purchase one when I got a new car. Then when it was time for me to purchase a new tag, the state went and changed the top of the plates to say “www.georgia.gov” and the rest still says “wildflowers in my heart”, which in my opinion looks ridiculous and makes no sense at all!

Now, we’ll get away from anything creative and change to this new drab, ugly one? Well, I hope they only issue them with new purchases. I just got a new car, and I’ll drive it for 10 years!! Hopefully, these news one will go out of style by then!

By Eric

September 14, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this

The new plates look excellent. Much more simplistic and almost formal. I’m glad to see the county names gone as well.

By joeS

September 14, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

Department of Revenue Commissioner Bart Graham is out of his mind… Why not take a vote to see if the people of GA wants a new tag… I know I don’t…

By John

September 14, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

Leave the County Name on it!!!!

I won’t be able to laugh at those cars from Butts, Bacon, Crisp, Coffee or other “noteworthy” counties anymore… And make it six total numbers and letters for the standard plate (numbers and letters scrambled - like FL or TX does)… that way the thing dosent look too crowded..

By Chubbs

September 14, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe how ugly the new plates are. As long as I’m paying taxes, I will keep the one I currently have. DDS will have to pry it from my cold, dead fingers!

By Dawgfan74

September 14, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this

absolutely horrible…

By Georgia Proud

September 14, 2006 10:19 PM | Link to this

I think the tags are Ugly.

I think they look like Michigan (state) tags.

And, I know that GaLiberal is a narcissistic, paranoid and insecure dweeb, who probably professes “free” speech but, like many left-wing liberals, (s)he cannot believe someone would have the nerve and gall to say something that offends his(her) “educated” opinion.

By RDI

September 14, 2006 10:19 PM | Link to this

Since we don’t lead the nation in peach production anymore, it’s time to get rid of that sill slogan anyway. As for the color clashing with your car’s paint, big deal. Not every thing has to be a fashion statement.

By Dave

September 14, 2006 10:19 PM | Link to this

As a Georgia license plate collector, this new design is akin to New Coke. It does away with everything Georgia license plate TRADITION, most notably the county names. Also, the letter/number style is new. And blue background - you have to be kidding me! Maybe the worst part is the flat plat - is it going to be * CHEAP PLASTIC* like Tennessee’s plate??? I know this isn’t a big deal to most people, but it’s like a knife in the heart to a few of us. If anything, go with the white background, blue digits for general issue and PUT THE COUNTIES BACK ON IT!!!

By C Daddy

September 14, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this

This is what happens when bureacrats act without asking the people what they’d like. That tag is beyond ugly and goes all the way to nauseous. Puke on the sidewalk looks better, at least it has some color.

By Yonah Bulldawg

September 14, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this

Sickening! Horrid! Ugly! Ridiculous! Unacceptable! Unnecessary! Embarrassing!

Keep the counties. I like knowing who is “from around here” and who is from the ATL and who is from the wide open fields of South GA.

“Georgia On My Mind” says it all. Were the new plates designed by a dadgum yankee transplant? Probably.

I drive a silver car, with a UGA specialty tag, accented by a red “G” tag on the front and red flags and magnets during football season. No way I’m putting an ugly, yankee-blue, sorry tag on MY car!

The four primary colors for any UGA car include: red, black, white, or silver. Any other color clashes with the greatest colors known to man: Red and Black! You can’t put a “G” tag on any other color … it just doesn’t fit!

To those who designed the new yankee-blue tag: forget it! I’m keeping my UGA specialty tag. And if y’all try to mess with THAT, you will have a mutiny on your hands.

Georgia fans from Rabun Gap to Tybee Light, and all points in between, will march on the Capitol so fast y’all won’t know what happened.

GO DAWGS! Sic’em! Woof Woof Woof!

By Steve

September 14, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this

Georgia continues to set itself apart from the more civilized states (NC, VA,FL,etc) with this new license plate. They should have hired a leading design firm to assist in what will represent the state for years to come. Also the new plate won’t be embossed, so it’s much easier for someone to alter the letters and numbers if they were evading police. The overhead signs on the interstates use that awful narrow typeface; ever noticed the Georgia welcome signs at state borders and the airport? The type is outlined, uses an inappropriate font and looks likes someone put it together in Powerpoint in 10 minutes.

By Bryan

September 14, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Wow. I did not realize I woke up in Michigan, land of snow and boring tags… oh wait, we just get the tags.

If we are going to copy Michigan, at least give us the snow.

By steve

September 14, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Should be black or red. But at least keep the county!

By sarah

September 14, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this

That is the ugliest plate I’ve ever seen. Seriously, why the need to keep changing plate designs? Is there nothing else for state employees to do with their time? It creates a lot of needless waste (from discarded plates).

By Jason

September 14, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

The high contrast will make the plates show up on the red light cameras better. They must be planning on rolling out more of them. No wonder the revenue comissioner is involved.

By janet kinney

September 14, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

This tag stinks or I guess I should say is ugly! What does it represent? Our old tags represented the state. Mr.Graham needs a better design team!!

By Carol

September 14, 2006 10:26 PM | Link to this

This looks like a tag for a fair or someones poor taste.

By gdtall

September 14, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

Was this a contest amongst state bureacrats for the worst tag ever? Somebody had to really, try hard to design something so ugly and plain.How bout A contest amongst state prisoners? After all they make em, they couldn’t possibly do worse

By David

September 14, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

the ugliest plate in the country. next time, hire an artist.

By Rajcos

September 14, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this

That is the ugliest tag I have ever seen. It looks cheap and reminds me of that ugly blue flag we had to put up with for a while.

By Fred B.

September 14, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this

I agree with several of the post earlier in that why get rid of the county name. And what’s so wrong with seeking the public’s input on matters such as this. After all we are the ones who will pay for it and have to ride around with them on our vehicles.

By gdtall

September 14, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this

Was this a contest amongst state bureacrats for the worst tag ever? Somebody had to really, try hard to design something so ugly and plain.How bout A contest amongst state prisoners? After all they make em, they couldn’t possibly do worse

By Tom

September 14, 2006 10:31 PM | Link to this

UGLY UGLY UGLY !!

The peach plate was better than this, and it was ugly as well.

Who’s responsible for wasting the taxpayers’ money on a simply ugly design? Whoever it is, he or she needs to be promoted into a position of higher incompetence.

Yuck.

By James

September 14, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this

I must agree. They are horrible!

By Jeff

September 14, 2006 10:33 PM | Link to this

Who approved this charmless, yankee-blue license plate? Sonny did!

If he’s beaten in November, can we save our traditional plates?

By fluesy

September 14, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this

Hello Folks,

I am writing from Australia. I think the plate looks nice but the point that why all you are discussing that stupit topic? It is so funny.

By sammy

September 14, 2006 10:37 PM | Link to this

It looks very financial institution-ish. Which I do not relate to the state of Georgia, but more to a corporate parking sticker. I, however, would keep the county names on them if I were allowed a vote. Lastly, why georgia.gov? The website is not very helpful, so why broadcast it?

By Mary Law

September 14, 2006 10:38 PM | Link to this

Do I like it? NO. Please make it go away! How unimaginative!

By GEORGE

September 14, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

WE must have the county names put back on the plates. Most rural folks are proud to display their home county !

By Robert

September 14, 2006 10:42 PM | Link to this

The plate looks ok, but they need to show the county name. It’s always fun seeing different counties as you travel

By Like that is going to work

September 14, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this

Can we spend more time and tax payer’s money for more crappier designs? Stick to the original. Stop wasting time and our money.

By Cuz

September 14, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this

Why didn’t they put a picture of Ray Charles on the tag. Bunch of white, cracker, racist pigs.

Sorry I just insulted the porcine industry in this state.

Buncha dumb rednecks.

By Tom

September 14, 2006 10:52 PM | Link to this

Definitely DO NOT like the new tag design … let our state representatives have them and give everyone else a tag design we like.

By Cassandra

September 14, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this

I think this blue tag is the wrong color and it is ugly. Why not do like the state of Florida and offer a variety of beautiful tags for Georgian’s to choose from. Or if this cannot be done bring back the old peach colored tag in 1992. Also, hire a design team to design tags instead of some office staff with bad taste.

By buck

September 14, 2006 10:57 PM | Link to this

Is this a way to coerce people to buy specialty tags?

By MisterBoston

September 14, 2006 10:57 PM | Link to this

We KEEP screwing up. That dumb Izzy from the Olympics, the corny non-timeless “ATL” song, now this ugly tag! Why can’t we get it right?

And they only tell us about it when its too late to do anything about it.

They had a contest for people to design the dog/cat control tags. Why not let the fine citizens of the state contribute?

By ROBERT MILLER

September 14, 2006 11:01 PM | Link to this

NO PLEASE DONT BE LIKE WAL-MART AND CHANGE THINGS, GIVE US THE CHOICE LIKE YOU HAVE FOR THE PADT 7 YRS OR SO . I LIKE KNOWING I CAN CHOOSE MY OWN PLATE , IF IT BE WILDLIFE BREAST CANCER OR WHAT HAVE YOU. PLEASE GIVE US OUR CHOICES

By Burdell

September 14, 2006 11:04 PM | Link to this

To the Georgia fan that said “woof woof woof”: how sad that you think you are a dog. Grow up.

To the Tech fans: I just checked my class ring, and Georgia Tech’s seal contains the arch as well. The Arch is a symbol of the state, not of a single school.

That said, I like the new tag, EXCEPT for the lack of the county name. I too like to see what counties people are from. Enough people don’t know the names of all 159 counties already.

By Shelley

September 14, 2006 11:06 PM | Link to this

I can understand people wanting a more neutral tag or wanting to see the counties, but I really can’t see how people think this tag is ugly compared to the peach tags. Are you serious? At least these tags have a little class. They’re much better looking.

By KaptainKirk

September 14, 2006 11:06 PM | Link to this

Having the county names at the bottom is something that should remain on the tag. However, the colors of this “new” tag are absolutely awful. Why not just leave the tags alone?

By David

September 14, 2006 11:09 PM | Link to this

It’s sad the the state of Georgia feels that new license plates is the most important thing to deal with.

By Bryan

September 14, 2006 11:11 PM | Link to this

A big chunk of blue is going to look soooooo great on everyone’s car. I wish I was color blind! You idiots.

By D

September 14, 2006 11:12 PM | Link to this

Frankly, I don’t care what the tag looks like. What really irritates me is the website address. I don’t want to pay $200 or more to advertise a lousy website. I am a proud Georgian, but don’t make me pay to advertise a website. Let’s show what Georgia really is about.

By Jim

September 14, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this

Tell you what, remove the ad valorem tax that comes along with this thing and this plate would be BEAUTIFUL!!!

By Philip

September 14, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this

Looks like a cross between a Deleware license plate, and an European Union Flag. If they kept the county sticker on it, then I would be for it.

By Phil

September 14, 2006 11:22 PM | Link to this

Good grief, what the heck has happened to Georgia? First, you all want to sell the naming rights of the Georgia Dome? Now this ugly plate that looks like it’s from the brillant minds of Alaska.

Instead of georgia.gov, how about georgia on my mind… I think of that, and the great peaches and wonderful congestion on the runway at ATL airport on Friday afternoons.

By Grant

September 14, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this

OK, I like the flag idea, but lose the .gov - that was so three years ago. Also, keep the counties and reverse the colors. To keep the peach crowd happy, make the O in Georgia the peach (since the .gov needs to go).

There - that’ll work.

By saddened

September 14, 2006 11:27 PM | Link to this

It’s UGA- ly!!! Fails to convey the warm charm of our state. The plate looks more like something that would be used in the New England/Maryland area. “Georgia on My Mind” and “the Peach” did a much better job of characterizing Georgia.

By cynthia

September 14, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

it is painfully evident that mr. graham and staff did not consult with a professionally trained and experienced designer on this one - someone who has a clue about branding. don’t mind the blue so much but the use of the detailed seal is so stale and cliche. doesn’t look like much thought went into this at all. once again our great state is branded as stoic and old-fashioned. not a good way millions for cars to represent a state that should aim to be progressive and looking toward the future. also, i rather liked the counties on the old tags too. really wish a fresher, simpler, more originial approach had been taken. tiny text and detailed graphics do not belong on a flag or tag! “simpify, simplify, simplify” and consult with someone who knows how design works.

By Philip

September 14, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this

I just changed my mind anout the plate. At first I thought it would be OK to have it if they kept the county sticker on it. However, after the most obvious fault in the plate design was raised…it appears that I will not be able to place a Yankee Blue plate on my car. How about giving us Southerners the grey plate, and make the Yankees pay an extra $100 for a Blue one?

By D

September 14, 2006 11:36 PM | Link to this

I’d actually like a combination of the previous 3 plates — “Georgia On My Mind” on the top, the current peach/state outline and the peach colored bottom that was on the plate back in the early 90s where the county decal goes. GET RID OF THE STUPID WEBSITE. I’M NOT PAYING TO ADVERTISE WEBSITES!!!!

By Ty

September 14, 2006 11:40 PM | Link to this

If we have to drive around a plain blue ‘web pop-up’ add for georgia.gov, then at least we should have the option of getting a designer plate with the Google logos…. (they are much cooler!)

YAWNNNNNN…. (What, was plain Black with Gold letters like the California tags of the fifties already reserved?)_

By angie47

September 14, 2006 11:41 PM | Link to this

NO!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE CHANGE YOUR MINDS ABOUT THIS STERILE THING ON MY NICE CAR!

By Ty

September 14, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

If we’re going to be driving around a ‘pop-up’ add for georgia.gov, does that mean we can get a GOOGLE logo for a designer tag?

By the way, why not just go all the way to the end and print a white tag with black letters…at least we don’t waste tax money coming up with the ugly design!!!!

By angie47

September 14, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

THIS IS THE UGLIEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN!!

By Allen

September 14, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this

OK, they’re just forcing me to spend more money to buy a vanity plate.

By Teresa Cortigiano

September 14, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

Plates appear to have a very official design to be used by state officials, etc. but not the ordinary Georgian vehicle. The blue color is too official and stiff looking. Don’t take the county names away. I actually enjoyed riding along I-85 and viewing what county the person lived in. Mine say Franklin and I know riding in Metro-Atlanta alot would look and wonder where it was. Could almost be an educational thing. PLEASE MAKE THESE NEW PLATES GO AWAY. I WILL HATE THEM ON OUR VEHICLES! Why didn’t we get to vote like we did for Willy B’s baby - remember Kudzu? Terri, Toccoa, GA

By Chris

September 14, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

**UGLY! THE TAG JUST LOOKS AWFUL

They are trying to force everyone to buy the specialty tags. What a scam! This guy who did this has to be from the North as no true Southerner would have let this happen!

By Greg Girtman

September 14, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

Please God, no. It looks way too much like that hideous flag the Gov. Barnes tried to push down our throats a few years ago.

By Kris

September 14, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

How about having Georgia pines on the tag with a crisp white background? On a black car, this tag will look like a bruise.

By sheila

September 14, 2006 11:57 PM | Link to this

Do not like the new tag at all, it looks to much like the connecticut tag. Yankee blue

By Bill Wright II

September 15, 2006 12:02 AM | Link to this

No I DO NOT LIKE, it is not attractive at all, UGLY AT BEST. Know taste, know class, just BLAH

By count_schemula

September 15, 2006 12:03 AM | Link to this

We need to keep the county on there.

I need to know who is from Clayton County so I can stay 500 feet away.

By Mountain Man from Ellijay

September 15, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

Like the old saying up here goes, “I wish I had two of ‘em, one to $@*! on, and the other to cover it up with.

By D

September 15, 2006 12:10 AM | Link to this

I only hope that someone prints this off and sends it to Bart Graham. Maybe he can fix a mistake before he makes it. LOSE THE WEBSITE!!!!!

By Jason

September 15, 2006 12:14 AM | Link to this

I wish it was more like plates I’ve seen from Florida, you can pick almost any of their pro teams or colleges. I wish we had more of a choice! These are MAD UGLY!!! Were they on crack when they came up with this crap?

By MIKE

September 15, 2006 12:19 AM | Link to this

Sonny stole Barnes’ flag and put it on a license plate!

Put the counties on there, son. It’s a point of pride in south Georgia.

By Evelyn Thompson

September 15, 2006 12:30 AM | Link to this

WHY OMIT THE COUNTIES FROM OUR GEORGIA LICENSE PLATES????? ( THIS IS SO UN- AMERICAN,LIKE TAKING PRAYER OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS WITHOUT OUR APPROVAL.) GIVE US OUR QUALITY OF LIFE BACK.DO NOT LOWER OUR STANDARDS OF LIVING ANYMORE. GIVE WE THE PEOPLE ,OUR CHOICE.RETURN OUR “HOME COUNTIES” ON OUR LICENSE PLATES NOW.

By Randy B

September 15, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

I guess we’ve got enough Michigan snowbirds coming down I-75, we may as well have plates that look like theirs too. UGLY!

By Roy

September 15, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

Yeah, I like the old one better—-especially GEORGIA ON MY MIND. What really concerns me is the ugliness of some of the comments made in this column. We seem to be a very angry and pessimist nation; I see it in blogs, newspapers and hear it on radio and TV. I wish we all would try to be a little kinder to one another.

By kawana

September 15, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

we should keep “georgia on my min” on it. otherwise it looks ok; no better than or uglier than previous plates.

By Nate

September 15, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

This sucks! They should let the people vote!

By Jason

September 15, 2006 10:17 AM | Link to this

This looks like it’s from 1974.

By Hannah

September 15, 2006 10:17 AM | Link to this

TOTALLY unimaginative!! I HATE not having the plates identified by county. True Georgians know the distinct attributes of each of Georgia’s 159 counties; and deleting the county name is stipping each of us of our local identity.

By Roy

September 15, 2006 10:17 AM | Link to this

Yeah, I like the old one better—-especially GEORGIA ON MY MIND. What really concerns me is the ugliness of some of the comments made in this column. We seem to be a very angry and pessimist nation; I see it in blogs, newspapers and hear it on radio and TV. I wish we all would try to be a little kinder to one another.

By Brendon

September 15, 2006 10:17 AM | Link to this

As a police officer, I strongly disagree with the change. The new plates look far too similar to Michigan plates that, at night especially, you can’t see until your ten feet behind them- way too dark! People will never provide us with tag numbers after crimes occur.

By Shaundra

September 15, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this

The color is too harsh! I don’t like the new tag.

By Deanna

September 15, 2006 10:20 AM | Link to this

I do love the color. Just glad that there will be no more counties shown. That is a bit too much information.

By Linda Fraschilla

September 15, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

I love it, it has pop now…..more color…

By Carol B.

September 15, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

Have to say, “butt ugly” is right. Why not have counties? It helps me determine who is lost on I285 or just plain crazy. And besides, it won’t match my Univ of TN tag holder. All I can say is thank God it wasn’t red and black!!!!

By April

September 15, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

This thing is UGLY! What was wrong with the old plates? Maybe something will happen so that we can keep our old plates. Seems to me like a waste of good money. Yuck!

By Joan Henry

September 15, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

I’m all for more colorful, but that tag is really ugly. I’m still waiting for that lying Perdue to give us what he promised when he ran for office…the chance to vote on having our old state flag back. I’d like to see that on our new license plates as well as flying all over the State of Georgia!

By Ernie

September 15, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

I wonder why this is only one corner reserved for a sticker when I thought you would need a month and year places — one on each side. The balance is futher thrown off by the “.gov” tackly attached on the right after carefully centering Georgia. Drop the .gov, I think we all can manage to do a search for a “georgia goverment” quicker than we can walk to our cars to figure it out if did forget. The county names are helpful to spot your tourists and out-of-towners or to verify that the bad driver that almost rear ended you is from the Atlanta metro. And the most obvious thing — sure does look like that Barnes’ rag we were sentenced to fly for a few years. Maybe that is part of the reason there are so many comments that it looks ugly. Besides this color blue mostly brings to mind South Carolina (think about the flag) and not associated with Georgia.

By Robert

September 15, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

I don’t care for the new design. What problem was being corrected? Why would they even consider removing the county? I see that as another way of identification in case of need. When tax payers money is being spent, it should be for productive reasons that solved needed problems. I doubt if this one makes the cut for a priority when considering the expenses for consulting, design, retooling and production. Individuals at all levels of government, local, state and federal, need to be more fiscally responsible. Spend the money like it is coming our of their pocket and things will change.

By Nan Canington

September 15, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

I like everything about the new tag EXCEPT LEAVING OFF THE COUNTY. I like too see the county on the cars as I drive down the road and maybe I can recognize the persons in the car. I have heard this in the past from a lot of people. Nan Canington

By Abby Rhodes

September 15, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

The change for the State of Georgia tag is long past due. I purchased the plate for my alumni to help my college and more so because I absolutely refused to continue driving around with that old washed up white tag w/the large orange peach. I’ve still remained frustrated on the road because I have to look at most all other driver’s tags (the worn and washed up white tag w/peach). Gag me w/a spoon. ENOUGH!The new blue tag is a welcome site. Thanks. Thanks very much.

By Chassydi Butts

September 15, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

HATE IT

By Rosalind

September 15, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

Georgia on Mind and the bigger peach on the current tag is the brand for Georgia and should not be eliminated or minimized.

The blue color and stary emblem is not a fitting brand for Georgians.

If you paid a marketing firm to create this new brand, I suggest you go back to the drawing board and get new ideas!

By Raul

September 15, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this

The new plates are great! Most people reject changes but you have to open your mind to renewals, updates and changes. It’s part of life!

By Mac C

September 15, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this

As King Roy Rat found out with his state flag, Georgia is not a blue and gold state. Leave “Georgia On My Mind” and the Counties on the tag and stick with the colors black, white, and peach.

By JMS

September 15, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

NO I hate it it looks like the State of Michigan plate, Georgia is the Peach State for heavens sake be more creative! and colorful!

By Gale

September 15, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

I do not like the new license plate. The old one has been the best one the state has ever had…we need not get rid of the county names.

By kofi

September 15, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

This could be the worst tag in the nation, and that’s saying a lot. Don’t fix what isn’t broken. If you just have to change something, then make a positive change and not a negative one.

By Anthony Jackson

September 15, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

BLUE ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ?

Geez … At least white didn’t clash with the colors of our cars … Triple Ick …

Who Designed This ? The Same Person Who Came Up With the Ill Fated Blue Flag of a Few Years Ago ? ? ?

YUCK ! ! !

By Mary

September 15, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

I like the new design. However, I would like for the county name to remain on the tag.

By Byron

September 15, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

I think it should have a slogan on it. I liked “Georgia on my mind” but if we can’t have that how about “Georgia - where every day is an opening day” no one understands what the heck that is supposed to mean, and it’ll spur lots of in car conversation as people discuss what a waste of money a new tag with a non-sensical slogan is.

By Paul

September 15, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

Pitiful.

By kim

September 15, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this

Kind of Bland. I think the Blue background makes it appear less colorful

By jenny

September 15, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this

we’re not pennslyvannia so why are we trying to mirror our tag like it…????our tag needs to represent what ga is known for…me=don’t like

By Francis Sinatra

September 15, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

I have seen better design for license plates in my stool. Graham should be tarred and feathered for that embarassing display. This has to be one of the worst days for Georgia in quite a while.

By Stacy

September 15, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

I do not like the new style at all. I like having the county listed and I would think in the day of security problems that would also be beneficial to law enforcement.The tag is too dark and the “Georgia on My Mind” should also be left on it!

By Larry

September 15, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

Yes the new plate is a sight for sore eyes. Enough with the black and white and peach. I’m all for it!

By Detroit

September 15, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

Why are we getting Michigan’s old plates, they USE to have the ugliest in the Nation, now we will have that honor!!!

By Anne

September 15, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

Why is there no county on the tag? That was great to watch for. And what does this tag have to do with Georgia? I thought the ‘Georgia on my mind’ quote was fantastic! Nothing on this tag says GEORGIA!

By Derek

September 15, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

OK, The Votes are In …

It’s 99 - 1 AGAINST This Ugly Blue Plate …

Now for my opinion …

Change the Slogan if you will to Georgia.com, I could care less about losing the peach for the State seal, that doesn’t bother me. What does bother me is the UGLY BLUE … It reminds me of the flag that everyone hated that was voted out in favor of the new one we have now, and it reminds me of the hideous Michigan Plates.

Blue Has GOT to GO … White is a more neutral color. Blue Will Look Horrible on My Black SUV …

This New Color Sucks … Period …

By ChampDawg

September 15, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

As usual, this shows as most of us already know, that (1) too many folks in state govt are MORONS when it comes to just plain ‘ol common sense and (2) govt folks can always find a way to waste our money.

By g8trh8tr

September 15, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this

That’s awful!! It looks too much like that ugly flag that ole King Roy shoved down our throats.

By B

September 15, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this

It looks real ugly and overly plain… like something they would do in New Jersey!

By Rob

September 15, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

I wish the Nation would go back to ONE tag design per state. It makes it so much easier and more interesting when you know where somebody is from with a visual cue only. UNFORTUNATELY this is not a very creative visual cue. Tags should be sort of “corny-fun” and not so governmental looking. The flag design stinks too though, so maybe we’re “tying it all together.

By Rose C

September 15, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

The tag looks to formal and not interesting enough. Leave the County on the Tag and let us get the Dog & Cat, etc. options for the Center picture.

By Phoenix

September 15, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

It’s very dull. Why not go ahead and make it lime green and orange? There should be something on there to make the tag stand out a little bit.

As for the county part, isn’t that a sticker that the tag office adds when you purchase the plate? I have the Humane Society specialty plate and they added the county sticker when I paid for the plate.

By Dee Dee

September 15, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this

The new plate is ugly, I loved the plate with the Ga. peach on it. Why can’t they leave things alone, who wants Yankee blue anyhow !

By Lawrence Achtman

September 15, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

The new design looks like it should belong to Washington DC, not a laid back state such as Georgia. If personalized plates will still be available, I would guess that this boring design will boost the sales of personalized plates and increase the revenue to the state!

By Rich

September 15, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this

I LOVE IT!!!!

By Tabitha

September 15, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this

I agree with most ppl..its really pain n simple..couldnt yall come up with a better degine..i like the blue n stuff but c’mon something better will be nice..im sick of the old ones too..this ones just TOO PLAIN..i dk reminds me of MI plates…all pain n blue…yuck

By You Crazy Diamond

September 15, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Horray! Good by stupid county names.

By Patrick Collins

September 15, 2006 10:43 AM | Link to this

The tags look fine. BUT… I think the State will regret removing the County name stickers. I think it is important to show the county. Ah well, why have government if you don’t want mistakes??

By gigi

September 15, 2006 10:43 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe Law Enforcement hasn’t spoken up regarding the ommission of the County name. It does help in further identification. The blue grphic looks good to me.

By hooligan

September 15, 2006 10:43 AM | Link to this

The new tag is another example of how this state, and the City of Atlanta with their rediculous new “Opening Day” campaign, enjoy wasting our tax money on things that do not matter. The old plates were fine, and not that old to begin with. Stop wasting our tax dollars on garbage like this and start paying our teachers and state employees what they deserve!!

By Trina

September 15, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

I just got a new plate last year. Georgia wastes to much money on crap like this. Who really cares what it looks like, just as long as it’s on the car.

By Denise

September 15, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

Horrible. We have mountains and beaches in our state and that’s the best they can do. Hey “Powers that be”, look at other states plates. There are some beautiful ones out there. Give us something to be proud of!!

By Polly Cobb

September 15, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

I do not want the county designations removed! It is fun to see a tag from your home county when you are on the road. Why do we have SO MANY choices? Surely those dollars can be used for more worthwhile purposes.

By Jenny

September 15, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

Wow! What an improvement! Florida still has nicer plates-especially the sea turtle conservation plate, but it’s a step in the right direction. Could it be that those opposed are the ones simply resistant to any change at all? Let’s hear it for progress!

By Richard

September 15, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

The new tags are great! But, Calvin G. Sims, Sr., who is so proud of his educator tag, should know that it is poor grammar to end a sentence with a preposition.

By Robert

September 15, 2006 10:46 AM | Link to this

Butt Ugly!!! Nuff Said!

By Danny

September 15, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

I like the new design. We have had the same old colors and basically the same design for so long it’s time for someone to finally make a change. The only thing I would like to see done is for the county name to remain. Don’t worry about what all these negative people are saying. Some people complain just to be complaining and no one could make them happy.

By dasfritz

September 15, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

BORING!

By CHBCEO

September 15, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

I GOT IT! I GOT IT! They are selling us an ugly tag so we will all buy the prestige tags! More revenue for them!

By Tom

September 15, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

Why change something that is going to add extra cost? That is an UGLY, (you ain’t got no alibi) tag. If it “ain’t broke don’t fix it!”

By Redneck Convert

September 15, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

This flag does not say Georgia at all. It needs to have an outline of a lethal injection gurney, a Dawg logo in the corner, an anti-abortion message, and above all the county name so that we can know which cars have come down from the mountains to buy meth or coke.

By Martha

September 15, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

To the designer: Please don’t brag about this!

By Ga peach

September 15, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

I don’t like the tag at all! It looks like a New Jersey tag. Why can’t we be proud of our Southern heritage? No peach? Why? I guess all the transplanted yankees will like it.

By Georgia Native

September 15, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

The number of comments on this subject is very telling…people don’t like change and they hate having someone else dictate what goes on their property.

The new tags are bad - the poor design is highlighted by the horrible color.

My daughter went to college “up North” and when someone asked her about the HENRY on her tag she said that was its name - and of course, her car is now Henry to all of her friends.

I suggest that we all save our county stickers and place them on our new tags…then we can continue to see what car is from a different area of the state and give them a friendly wave or a little extra room on the freeway.

But I’m afraid that like many other posters, this will drive us to paying more for an alternate plate…another “hidden” tax.

By Terry

September 15, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Will I be able to keep my Retired Navy Tag that I am proud to display? The bright blue on my red car does seem patriotic.

By JJ

September 15, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

How will the RECYCLING Centers be able to determine WHO TO FINE if the county is not displayed?

By Elle

September 15, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

This plate is “U-G-L-Y”… HATE it!!!

The county designation should be a requirement on license plates!

By iris

September 15, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

I don’t like the new plate, it is very “UGLY”. We need to let out plate remain as is with the county’s name listed on the plate.

By Kim

September 15, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

UGLY! Georgia is the Peach State! Georgia on My Mind is our song! And we love knowing what county that crazy driver is from! Please don’t take away our license plates.

By Rich

September 15, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

I think the thing I like best is that it is a major change. We needed a different color background. Blue is nice. I’m so glad that the county tag is gone. I’m also glad that the www is gone too. They could have left the .gov off as well and made the O in Georgia the peach like they did in the early 90’s.

By darryl

September 15, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

ow! might as well be the rebel flag! old and tired. we need something more progressive with some sense of design. another izzie!

By Chris

September 15, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

Tags remind me of driving Miss Dasiy

By tonia

September 15, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

This has got to be the ugliest and most boring tag I have ever seen. When Barnes changed the State flag behind our back and tried to shove it down our throats it was amazing how it was voted the ugliest state flag by a flag design group who could have cared less about the politics surrounding it. Now we have a Yankee-fied tag with a blue field just like that ugly flag. It’s embarrassing to me as a Georgian and as a designer and artist to see my home state be reflected in such bad taste. It is just about as embarrassing as when the “what iz it” creature was introduced to the world as the Olympic mascot for the Atlanta Olympic Games. I wanted to crawl in a hole somewher on that one. Why are we continued to be embarrassed by poor designs which are supposed to reflect the beauty and integrity of our state. I like the county names and knowing where people are from and the theme is Georgia’s and should stay permanently on the tag. Why can’t we have a pretty tag like Kentucky that reflects state pride instead of something so plain, ugly and federal looking.

By Tech fan in Nashville

September 15, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

I think Tennessee’s new plates are great (and they aren’t plastic, they are metal. There’s no longer a need to raise the lettering).

I think this plate is ridiculoulsly ugly (of all the states to rip off, why Michigan because that’s what this plate looks like). And why not list the registered county? IT shows some kind of civic pride.

If they keep these plates, at least give the regular folks the white one.

By Jeff

September 15, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this

New tags are OK, but they need to leave the county names on!

By Lucretia

September 15, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this

I truly don’t like the bold blue. It’s just too much. Very unpleasant to look at. I always liked having the counties on the tag. Can’t we keep the old ones.

By Robyn

September 15, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this

At least now when we pay the yearly $20 tag fee we’ll actually get a new tag - even if it is ugly.

By Queen Gordon

September 15, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

What has happened to our minds? The new tag looks too “government official.” Please DO NOT do this to us as citizens of the State of Georgia. And, why leave the county off the tags?

We can do better. The only thing I like about this plate is the word “GEORGIA.”

By David

September 15, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

How can they say this license plate is classy?

The classiest license plate ever was the ‘97 GEORGIA ON MY MIND plate. Great saying everyone knows with a very simple design — white plate with black font and a subtle peach in the background. Can we please bring back that plate, just with new letter/number combinations?

By Lisa

September 15, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

I don’t like the new design at all….very ugly!!!

By Jerry

September 15, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

That’s UGLY. But instead of a peach, why not a bulldozer destroying a forest? That really reflects Georgia.

By Windy

September 15, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

If I had to choose, I would pick the old design. I think its color and design reflect and represent the true face of Georgia. Besides being dark and grim, the new plate is much too formal, scary, and “government-like.”

By Chuck

September 15, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

I like it; neat, clean, and classic. Keep all information: county, month, year, etc. on the sticker only.

By SAW

September 15, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

How plain, tiresome and just pure UGLY… Hopefully I can keep my “Support Wildlife” tag I currently have

By RevRon

September 15, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

I hate it. It is boring and fails to point to any identifiable feature of the state of Georgia. With the dropping of “Georgia on my mind” and county title, virtually nothing comes to mind about our state. The plate is probably borne out of the mind of some diversity sensitive, PC dis-oriented, whining liberal that wants us all to melt into one village.

By WhoCares

September 15, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

Well instead of a bulldozer - why not a picture of an idiot - that trully reflects what Georgia is becoming. Look at the education level this state is at - about 4 grades behind other states.

By Khoury

September 15, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this

What happened to the simple, elegant peach? That blue is horrible and the state seal is boring. They should give the blue plates to government and the white ones to the public. Better yet, hold a statewide contest for a new design. I’d always admired Georgia’s plates even before I moved here. The raised/punched lettering should not go away either. I’ll keep my peach plate, thank you very much. UGLY!

By Andrew

September 15, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this

Why get rid of the County names? Everything good seems to get eliminated these days and I don’t know why!

By stupid

September 15, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

it sucks magor sergants

By Karen

September 15, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

Since Georgia is known as the “Peach” state, I prefer the look of the old tag. The new blue tag doesn’t have any character and is blah. Can we take a vote?

By David

September 15, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

The classiest license plate ever was the ‘97 GEORGIA ON MY MIND plate. Great saying everyone knows with a very simple design — white plate with black font and a subtle peach in the background. Can we please bring back that plate, just with new letter/number combinations?

By darryl

September 15, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

ow! might as well be the rebel flag! old and tired. we need something more progressive with some sense of design. another izzie!

By Dave C from Hinesville

September 15, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Okay, Now where is Sonny Perdue, now? Tax $$ making way for something that is more degrading for the State of Georgia. Who in the heck designed this? “The blue hue kid” Come on, Let’s put our money where Sonny’s mouth is. LOL!!!

By Rick Heggood

September 15, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Just plain ugly.

By Polly

September 15, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

I do not like the new design. The design looks as if my 7 year old daughter had an idea in art class! Just ugly and too blue. And, it’s just plain. Why waste time and resources? Look’s like something they tried to replicate from a northern state.

By Lawrence

September 15, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

Who cares? My car will drive the same regardless of the licence plate design.

By Betty

September 15, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

I love it…..It is so much more classy than the peach. I have often thought how ugly the present plate is. This one with the flag looks elegant. The only thing I would change on it is to keep the county on it. Thanks

By Stan

September 15, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

I wish you would not drop the counties. I really enjoy seeing where the people are from

By Michelle

September 15, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

I like the new tag because it doesnt reference the county you live in. In the state I am from…we have tags with just a white background, which is just wonderful. I believe the peach, or any other background should be optional for the tag purchaser.

By Christina J

September 15, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

Do ya think it could be any uglier? Who is in charge of designing this crap? Why don’t you good ol boys let a child design them, I am sure it could only be better than this regimental looking tag. Come on, life’s too short to ride around with that oh so ugly tag! Where’s the imagination! PLEASE DON’T MAKE THE PRISONER’S PRINT THESE THINGS, THEY’LL GO BLIND!!!!!

By jonathan

September 15, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

But if we loose the county names I won’t have the ability to see BUTTS county anymore!!!

By Kiki

September 15, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

It’s UGLY. It looks like a stuffy, boring government license plate. The blue would also clash with the color of my car.

By Andy

September 15, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Well, the plate looks like the one you see from the northern state. The color doesn’t matter, the contrast is important, so it can be easy seen on photos. Intresting is the “footnote” this plate can include a barcode for the police to scan the plate. Intresting isn’t! The design we talk about doesn’t concern anybody in the goverment, the easy scanning and photo display is important.

By Wahoo

September 15, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

Doesn’t our state government have anything better to do than this?

By George

September 15, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

The current tags are not broken and these ugly blue things don’t fix anything. If you absolutely have to spend money to change the tags, give us the white ones and give the blue ones to the boys in blue. The police and any other government officials.

Or just leave well enough alone.

By DeWayne Ross

September 15, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

I like the present ones better. Not everyone has a car that goes well with blue.

And….No I am not a f*!

By Tim

September 15, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

I think the tag is OK, but the county needs to be displayed. It’s always kind of fun when you are several states away to see another local car. Besides, it can also help catch tax avoiders who actually live in a county with a higher vehicle tax but register the car to a small piece of land they own in a low vehicle tax locale.

By Cynthia

September 15, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this

What is wrong with what we already have? Quit changing things just for the sake of changing….what a waste of tax payers’ dollars.

By Kittycat

September 15, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

OK, I’ll throw my two cents in. I hate the new plate too, but if they’re going to change anyway, at least give citizens the white background with blue lettered one - it’s the less obnoxious of the two. Georgia.gov says nothing about the state - they should have kept Georgia On My Mind. And yes, they should have kept the county names as well. I don’t understand why the state doesn’t ask for ideas from the citizenry before embarking on changes such as this.

By John

September 15, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

WOW! Now that’s UGLY! Keep what we have. And did we pay for someone to design that piece of junk, what a waste!

By Lynn

September 15, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

What is Georgia thinking?

By the_spectre

September 15, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

The state revenue department is obviously trying to force people into buying vanity plates instead. These things look like something you’d see on the back of a state vehicle. The basic layout with the state logo is fine but I agree with most commenters here, the blue background has got to go.

By Paul Arkadian

September 15, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

Alas, the new tag eliminates one of the small pleasures in life. Driving down to Jackson, GA and giggling at seeing a Butts County tag.

By Marty

September 15, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

I agree with this guy…”The classiest license plate ever was the ‘97 GEORGIA ON MY MIND plate. Great saying everyone knows with a very simple design — white plate with black font and a subtle peach in the background. Can we please bring back that plate, just with new letter/number combinations?”

The BLUE TAG is HIDEOUS! They look like they are made of cardboard - No Character! If you must change the tags again, go back to the drawing board….These are awful! Counties should stay on the plate!

By Lee Smith

September 15, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

How could anyone with any artistic ability look at this plate and think it looks good. I believe my 8 year old son could create something with more character.

By nel

September 15, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

It actually looks like a European license plate. I enjoy seeing the creativity that places like Florida shows with the tags. Then again, GA is not knows for creativity is it, case in point that really ugly flag.

By Eduardo P

September 15, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

Very good look for Georgia ! Good !

By Julie

September 15, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

It absolutely stinks!! That blue won’t match any common car color and will stick out like a sore thumb. it’s stupid not to have the county listed on the tag for many reasons. With all the talented designers in this state, this is the best they could come up with? Shouldn’t our tax dollars be better spent on something more worthwhile like schools or healthcare?

By Melanie

September 15, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

Yuck! My husband says it looks like the Ga. tag from 1970, but even those had number codes that represented the counties.

By Laura Plummer

September 15, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

Hello New,Blue & White. . I trully like this tag better than any Georgia has had in my driving years. I will sport my new tag with southern pride while traveling anywhere across this country.

By Thom

September 15, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

I like these new tags better than the older ones. But that isnt saying much. The older ones were plain jane boring.

Why can’t Georgia be like FL, AL, TN etc and offer a BUNCH of plates that we can choose from? I pay the extra $20 for the wildlife one just so I don’t have to have the plain peach one.

Jerry, your comment on the bulldozer…. HA HA HA HA, dead on.

Here is just another sign of stupid government and how they don’t think before they act.

By Christiane

September 15, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

I do not like the new design at all and, as others have commented, I also lament the dropping of county names. With all the variety available to satisfy one’s preference already, why is there need to spend funds on a new design? For example, why not funnel this money to children programs that have been impacted by cuts?

By Rich

September 15, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this

F A B U L O U S

By JOAN

September 15, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

I agree with most people….this flag is UGLY….nothing wrong with GEORGIA ON OUR MIND…..we don;t need another change or if you want a change, do what FLORIDA does…they have a few dozen choices which are sooooo much nicer than the new one. Ga. is still back in the dark ages…the new one looks like it was designed back 250 years ago….

By Virginia Hill

September 15, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

Georgia needs to save and get out of debt instead of spending money where it isn’t needed. Who really want a new tag when the one that we have do just fine.

By C H A

September 15, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

This is an advertising boost for specialty tags, so you can get something you like but must pay an additional cost. More revenue? Another ripoff scheme from the people whose salaries we already pay. What happened to the movement to eliminate the advalorem tax? We should choose a tag design in a referendum vote, not have someone else wave their choice in our face with no alternative…

By Rita Brown

September 15, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

You’ve got to be kidding me! This has government all over it - don’t we have enough of that already? Let’s keep something noteworthy of Georgia on it, i.e., the peach, state flower, state bird or a scenic sight instead of this grim look of authority. By the way, what happened to our counties - are not they important either? Wake up!

By Dave

September 15, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

Considering how poorly this plate is being received in this AJC blog, good luck selling it to the rest of the state. They’re not going to like the blue or absence of counties.

This could become a bigger, more ridiculous debate than the flag, because we don’t stare at the flag on a daily basis the way we’re forced to stare at license plates in traffic.

By Steve

September 15, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

Awful! It looks just like that Roy Barnes “Denny’s placemat” flag we just got rid of 3 years ago… yet another example of state bureacrats being out of touch with the people… i seriously hope they make some changes.

By Bruce Boerner

September 15, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

I like it. Its the official color (blue shade) of New York.

By Suzanne

September 15, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

Perdue has gone from bad to worse! Taking ‘Georgia on My Mind’ off the tag was his first mistake and since then I’ve lost count. The multiple votes in my family won’t be under the “R”.

By Jan

September 15, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

First off, we have the right to complain; it is our constitutional right to disagree. Secondly, they asked for our opinion. Now, the question is: Did they really want to know?, so perhaps they could change their minds, or do they just enjoy sitting back and laughing at the public, whom they have played like pawns in a Chess game? You know, this is how it’s going to be, we thought we’d just let you have your say and get it over with. So here’s my opinion right or wrong, it is just an opinion, I like the plate I have now. I thought the two-tone look was classy, and I really like the “Georgia on my Mind” slogan. So, when do I pick up my new plate?

By Chance

September 15, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

This is boring. Much rather have the one I have now over this one, too much blue and I never thought you could have too much blue lol.

By Brandi

September 15, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

This tag is so sad. CLEARLY… someone left the creative juice in the refrigerator when they came up with this design. This tag is along the lines of the crappy green one we used to have back in the day. If I complain, I need a solution… So my solution is for them to create a FEW tags and allow the citizens of Georgia to vote on the one WE like most. Hopefully someone who can do something about the problem looks at these comments! I have a BEAUTIFUL educator tag and I SURELY don’t want to give it up for something that looks like that!

By lisa

September 15, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

My first reaction was: ugh! UGLY. After really looking at it, that did NOT change. The blue is way too dark, but I do like the design. I also think the county should be displayed. I will not be changing mine unless there’s no additional charge. I just got a personalized plate.

By JR

September 15, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

This is a joke, right? Is it already April Fools Day?

By Erik

September 15, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Looks like a rip-off of the EU Flag.

By Dewaine

September 15, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this

The state actually paid people to come up with that design? Get someone who knows what they are doing to come up with designs for the plate. People should have more than one choice for a plate. Personally, I do not get behind “Educator” plate people because they are the worse drivers. We are not number 46 for a reason.

By chris

September 15, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this

i think it looks horrible. stop letting uncreative politicians design our license plates and hold a contest to at least give some constructive critism to the designer. georgia, has mountian, the ocean, swamps, etc. and all we can come up with is 4 steps back from what we have now!I currently go to school in indiana, and the day that thig comes in the mail, i’m dropping the “georgia” of my car and replacing it with “indiana.”

By Millie

September 15, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this

This tag must have been designed by a deprived child that had a limited box of crayons. Also, child should have had eye exam for color blindness. Ugliest tag the state has ever had.

By AJ

September 15, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

Excellent !! It looks like it’s influenced by the design for the pre-1956 flag- my choice for the present flag. Also, having the county on the tag shouts out “hey, I’m from a ifferent part of the state…. please pull me over, and write me a ticket…since you know there is little chance I will be able to show up to you court and contest it” THANK GOD THAT WILL BE OVER & DONE WITH.

By Valerie A

September 15, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

I think the tag looks great!!!!But why did we get to vote on it? No we don’t need the county on them.

By AEH

September 15, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

The tag is too dark and will not show up well. A lighter background would be better. I definitely don’t like omitting the county names, which is a very important feature for us Georgians. I do like having GEORGIA on the top, however. Overall, don’t like it.

By JIMMY

September 15, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

HOW WILL THE COUNTY DEPUTY KNOW WHO TO STOP AND WRITE TICKETS TO WITHOUT THE NAME OF THE COUNTY?YOU ALWAYS SAVE THE TICKETS FOR OUT OF TOWNERS.THEY CAN’T VOTE AGAINST YOU.

By Laura

September 15, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

“If it ain’t broke…………” I like the tag as is. All my life I’ve had fun seeing the county from whence folks are. (I do have a life; this just adds to the spice of it!) I love “Georgia on my mind.” The new design isn’t bad; there’s just no reason for it.

By Chrissy

September 15, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

I think they are ugly, plain, and old-fashioned. I will hang on to my peach plate as long as possible. Hopefully I can ride it out long enough to not have to put this atrocity on my bumper. Maybe the next design will be better.

By Mrs. T

September 15, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

This was a dumb idea..I hope the government did not pay an overprice company to come up with this ugly design. Back to the drawing board for this one.

By Scotto

September 15, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

The same person who came up with the Georgia Aquarium logo obviously designed the new tag - both are plain and boring.

By Pat

September 15, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

I would love to see it on a new BMW Z4, preferably in a metallic blue.

By DG

September 15, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

We recently moved to Colorado, our GA tags were really hard to give up, we no longer feel bad. UGLY!! GA has been in the top 5 “best looking tag” category for more than 8 years. This new thing will put our once very popular tags at 49, right above Michigan, WOO HOO.

By Dyanne

September 15, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

You have GOT to be kidding! This plate design is ugly and TOTALLY without character! I have always loved that our plates had personality. It seems to me that government is going to stick their fingers into this and ruin it, too! The money would be better spent elsewhere. To me, this is a rediculous proposition without any merit, whatsoever! But, I guess that describes a LOT of what is going on in government these days.

By Katie

September 15, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

Do you get the feeling that the positive comments over the past 30 minutes are from Sonny’s people and/or the Dept of Revenue??? Instead of wasting time (while on the clock and getting paid with tax $$$) doing your spin control, just change the darn thing. Morons.

By Ecshe' Josey

September 15, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

They look similar to Michigan tags. I do like the idea of not putting the county on them. But they really look dull.

By Pat

September 15, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this

I would love to see it on a new BMW Z4, preferably in a metallic blue.

By Michelle

September 15, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

I like the new license plates

By Gary

September 15, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

Pitiable!

By Michelle

September 15, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

I like the new license plates

By Larry W.

September 15, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

I guess subtle and significance are out of fashion? There was always something special & classy about Georgia tags. Should’ve figured it wouldn’t last.

By Chloe

September 15, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

I absolutely love the new plates. With so many people moving to Georgia, I started to notice how bland and boring our tags were.

By Farmer

September 15, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

Obviously the creators of this TAG are not car lovers. Can’t wait to slap this sore thumb on one of my cars. Here’s an idea - Create a website where the consumer can create their own tag for a heafty price and throw out TAG TAX!!!

By David

September 15, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

LIKE MOST GEORGIANS, I DO NOT LIKE THE TAG COLORS, THE UGA SYMBOL IN THE MIDDLE, AND THE LACK OF A COUNTY STRIP. THE TAG WILL APPEAR TO BE FROM THE NORTHERN STATES. CONSIDER HOW BAD IT LOOKS WITH SOME CAR COLORS. WORST OF ALL, IT LOOKS LIKE A DIPLOMATS CAR TAG. YUK!!!

By Brison

September 15, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this

LOVE IT!

By P. Woodruff

September 15, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

What difference does it make what color or design the tag is? Lets concentrate on lowering the price of buying a tag instead of what color tag will coordinate with the color of your vehicle. How silly we humans are!

By Tom

September 15, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

Its hideous, would rather see state money used for something other than redesigning something that didn’t need fixing.

By essie

September 15, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this

This is a disgrace,whoever thought that this would be a net tag just don’t have it. The least that anyone could do is to let the taxpayer vote on the tag that they want, after all we are the one that will have to purchase the tag.It’s as though this tag is being shoveled down our throats and being told how to spend our hard earned money. This tag is an embrassement to The people living in the state of Georgia and to Georgia itself.I know a man had to do this because a woman would have better taste. Take this flag and shovel it. To look at it is an eyesore. The color is awful,what are you all thinking?

By essie

September 15, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this

This is a disgrace,whoever thought that this would be a net tag just don’t have it. The least that anyone could do is to let the taxpayer vote on the tag that they want, after all we are the one that will have to purchase the tag.It’s as though this tag is being shoveled down our throats and being told how to spend our hard earned money. This tag is an embrassement to The people living in the state of Georgia and to Georgia itself.I know a man had to do this because a woman would have better taste. Take this flag and shovel it. To look at it is an eyesore. The color is awful,what are you all thinking?

By MH

September 15, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this

Sonny needs to get rid of the guy that designed that thing. That is terrible. White letters on blue sheet metal shows a complete lack of imagination and creativity. Why are we wasting taxpayer money again - the old plate is much better. Whoever designed this mess needs to try again or be fired.

By Millie

September 15, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this

I don’t like the new design at all. I think Grant’s suggestions on Sept 14 were good, except* I would lose the arches!*

By craig

September 15, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

Looks like a northern state license plate probably designed by some Atlanta carpetbagger!!!!!!

By Leslie

September 15, 2006 12:13 PM | Link to this

Wow….that is horrible!!! I hope that design isn’t set in stone!

By MH

September 15, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

Sonny needs to get rid of the guy that designed that thing. That is terrible. White letters on blue sheet metal shows a complete lack of imagination and creativity. Why are we wasting taxpayer money again - the old plate is much better. Whoever designed this mess needs to try again or be fired.

By Matt

September 15, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this

I like the Georgia on My Mind…obviously, Ga isn’t on Bart Graham’s mind, because that plate is ugly. Who is really gonna buy this thing? Spend the money on something else. Our old plates are fine.

By Will

September 15, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this

The new tag is quite nice. I like it very much. It’s a welcome change from the same basic design that we have had for the last 7 years or so.

By TONYA

September 15, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

I THINK THAT THE NEW PLATES ARE REALLY NEAT, SO HERES TWO THUMBS UP FOR WHO EVER THOUGHTS OF THE NEW IDEAL. THANK YOU

By R

September 15, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

I guess with all these “blue tag Yankees” moving down here, it was a matter of time before their tags made it.

The only redeeming quality they have is the seal with my UGA Arch. That’ll make the Techies mad.

In short- they’re hideous. And I dont particularly like the barcode idea either- Shades of Big Brother Sonny.

I seriously hope the UGA/college/specialty tags wont be this color. It’s like when Kentucky had that smiling sun on their tags-the people hated it.

By Brison

September 15, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this

LOVE IT! The new plate is Classic and Regal. I have been proud, too, of the Wildlife tags (eagle & flag) which are great looking and patriotic.

BRILLIANT IDEA to ad the bar codes to the new plates so that police can retrieve instant information.

Too bad there are so many cry-babies posting scorching, negative blogs about every inconsequential thing. Get some perspective. (If you malign this blog - then you know who you are…)

By Smoky

September 15, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

Rediculous! Where do they get these guys? Keep what we have.

By Michelle

September 15, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

I do not like the new plates. They are way too dark and it doesn’t do anything to represent GA. I guess in a small way I would miss the county names but over all I miss the pretty tags!!! Whoever designed this one needs to go back to the drawing board and try again….yuck….tacky….blah

By Elvin

September 15, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

What an ugly and unnecessary change! Because when everybody hated this same design on that hideous attempt at a state flag, they thought it would be a good idea to put it on our cars instead? The county idea was nice to have. And the neutral colors and PEACH on the current tags are much more acceptable. If you’re going to make changes, they should be improvements.

By Akagi

September 15, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

First, I hate the Georgia.gov (which is not on my current plate). If Georgia wants me to advertise their website, they can pay me to do so.

Second, the county still needs to be clearly visible.

By Nuno2

September 15, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

Help save Georgia’s special places! Order your historic preservation license plate today at www.gashpo.org

By Gwinnett County

September 15, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Please leave the tag as is or come up with a better design. As others have mentioned, I like seeing my county when traveling out of state. Please leave well enough alone!!!! Gwinnett County

By NOAH G.

September 15, 2006 12:46 PM | Link to this

DO WE GET A “BLUE PLATE SPECIAL” WITH THIS??

KEEP THE COUNTIES AND DROP THE WEB-SITE!!

By Leroy

September 15, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this

Oh my! I thing Michigan had a tag like this sometime back. I could live with the white background but the BLUE is just dog ugly. I would truly consider moving to a state with a better-looking tag just so it would look better with the look of my automobiles. What in the H#$% does a blue tag look good on? A blue car?

By Pillsbury Doughboy

September 15, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this

I like it. I think it’s funky. Hopefully it will come with county identifications though. I always liked being able to run people from Columbia County and Cobb County off the road, heheehehehehe. Just kidding. Not really.

By Annetta Nations

September 15, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

I do not like the new tag at all. It is very UGLY.

By Donna

September 15, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

I don’t like the new tag at all, it’s ugly. I don’t see anything wrong with ones we have now. You should leave the Georgia on my mind and Georgia peach on them. These are both our state symbols and we should be proud of them.I think you should let the people vote on it, after all we have to pay for it. Also you should leave the county on it and I don’t like the blue at all, it’s too dark and drab. Please just leave our tags alone!

By Ron

September 15, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

I DO NOT like the tag! The color is awful and where is the county?

By Ralph

September 15, 2006 01:06 PM | Link to this

Why not put images of ol’ Sonny, Linda Schrenko, Ralph Reed, etc, and the rest of the Republicans who have ruined this state and country on the tag. Georgia has such a fine reputation since the GOP took over. That way the rest of the states can know who is responsible for making Georgia worst. I say bring the old Green color tags from the 80’s back!

A Proud Atlanta Native and Democrat

By Mary Ann Baker

September 15, 2006 01:06 PM | Link to this

That is the ugliest plate in the whole country!!!!!

By Leo

September 15, 2006 01:08 PM | Link to this

Go back to the drawing board now. KEEP THE PEACH!!!! KEEP THE PEACH!!!! KEEP THE PEACH!!!! KEEP THE PEACH!!!! Say it again…..

By concerned

September 15, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this

I am glad it is not white and I am glad to see the Peach gone - too blah! I like the Blue. Why some of you think it won’t match all car colors, when dark blue is almost like black in that it will look good with most car colors. Blue/Silver, Blue/gray, Blue/Red, Blue/White, Blue/Black, Blue/Green and even blue and brown won’t be that bad. The only comment I really agree 100% with is the County names. I do like to see those. I can’t believe they would not want that on there. Other than that, I like it.

By Dennis

September 15, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

That’s about the ugliest tag I’ve ever seen. It’s boring and not very imaginative. It bears no resemblance to anything pertaining to Georgia except it’s likeness to our state flag, which is also quite ugly. It doesn’t appear to be embossed which would make it very easy to alter. Come on people, my six year old granddaughter could have done better. Lose the web site and keep the county designations. It’s abundantly clear that production cost was foremost in this design process and that state pride has never been a consideration. If you are going to make me spend another twenty bucks per vehicle for tags make them something that I would be proud to display on my vehicle. There must be a LARGE supply of that ugly blue paint and I suggest that it might look good on those big chicken houses you see everywhere. The awful color on the outside would go well with the foul odor emanating from the inside.

By Summer

September 15, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

How horrible! It gives the impression that all Georgians are stiff necked, formal, rigid, narcissistic politians. It doesn’t reflect the diverse flavor of Georgia. So, keep the peach, the white background and “Georgia on My Mind”. Counties information promotes discrimination among police and some drivers.

By Figii

September 15, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this

This should be an optional tag for the few who do like it. Personally, I think it is hideous. There definitely should have been citizen input for the design of a new tag. Maybe some middle/high school art classes could have designed it. We would have gotten a lot more creativity. This looks like exactly what it is….governmental!

By LISA

September 15, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this

I didn’t the entire article, seeing the picture of the tag was enough to make me have an opinion…if the state wants to make money, why don’t they allow out of state college be on license plates? One year I saw a Georgia Tech insignia on a Virginia Tag.

Look to Florida for ideas on revenue generation with license plates - there are more varieties of plates than from any other state.

By Queanie

September 15, 2006 01:21 PM | Link to this

I have to say, I like the Yankee blue, but would realy like to continue the “county” thing. It was fun seeing where folks are from. It’s not a very creative tag at all. As long as I can keep my “Friend of Animals” tag, I don’t care what you do. But I really do like that you are honoring the Blue instead of all this gray stuff.

By Georgia Girl

September 15, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

Seriously heinous.

By Georgia Girl

September 15, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this

Seriously heinous.

By Roger Taylor

September 15, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

It looks fine to me, but I would like to keep the county name decals. I like to see where everyone is from.

By Mike

September 15, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

What a differnce 65 years makes! The 1941 GA plate is considered by most collectors as the best U.S. plate ever, with its reflectorized yellow serial separated by a large peach decal, all on a dark blue background, it was the first general issue plate to incorporate those features. It is highly unlikely a bureaucrat designed it! Come on, Sonny, back to the drawing board, or better yet, hold a state-wide competition. Let Georgia´s citizens decide.

By Amanda

September 15, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this

Those are the UGLIEST plates I have ever seen in my life. Stupid Republicans. I refuse to put that thing on my car.

By Kate

September 15, 2006 01:48 PM | Link to this

Without counties on the tags, how can kids ask their parents, “Mom, where’s Butts County?” “Where’s Screven County?” Like another comment I read, it helps drivers to know our own state better. Plus, we can road rage so much better at Gwinnetians and Cobb Snobs if we see where they’re from. :) Put the counties back on the tags — even if they are blue and won’t match anyone’s cars!

By Maggie Klum

September 15, 2006 01:50 PM | Link to this

I agree with the blogger who said it looks “too heavy” on the right side with the .gov and sticker box. anyone can see the imbalance.

By Hmm

September 15, 2006 01:50 PM | Link to this

At least they’re finally getting rid of the Peach and Smog on the current default tag.

I don’t love the tag, but I’m glad it’s finally not peachy. I have the wildflower tag, which I like. I’d love that tag if it didn’t say “wildflowers in my ”.

I’d love more varieties. The spay/neuter tag is super-stupid looking. I’d like a tag highlighting some of these things: Chatt. River, Na Ga Mtns, Coastal Ga, Stone Mtn, Pines, Flowers (Azalea?), or diversity.

By Megan

September 15, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

Heaven forbid we create a tag that we are proud of. Couldn’t the designers come up with something that distinguishes Georgia from the other states? Isn’t there a landmark or something in Georgia that no other state has that we could have incorporated? Thank god for speciality tags!

By Megan

September 15, 2006 01:58 PM | Link to this

Heaven forbid we create a tag that we are proud of. Couldn’t the designers come up with something that distinguishes Georgia from the other states? Isn’t there a landmark or something in Georgia that no other state has that we could have incorporated? Thank god for speciality tags!

By Marie

September 15, 2006 02:03 PM | Link to this

I hate it so much that I’m thinking about moving to another state.

By Scott

September 15, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this

Really, how does it affect your life in a negative way if you do not like the tag? Folks, get a life. It’s just a car tag.

By Neenah Majors

September 15, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

I hate it. It looks cold. It looks like something from up north. I can’t believe I have to put that thing on my car.

By Jodi

September 15, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

I absolutely 100% hate this ugly tag! What is wrong with Bart Graham? Was he voted into that position, because I need to vote him out.
On another note, what is the deal with everyone hating on Clayton County? I live there and I am cool. Can someone explain please…

By Brenda

September 15, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

Let’s keep the “GEORGIA ON MY MIND” slogan. Put a peach in the middle and keep the county at the bottom.

By Tom

September 15, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

I know some dumbass designer (same one that designed IZZY for Olympics probably)has already been paid big bucks and no matter how ugly it is we will be getting this tag. Removing the county name will stop “profiling”. I like gayliberal’s ideas best.

By glenda

September 15, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

I don’t like the new tag, it’s too dark, please, do not get rid of Georgia on my Mind, I really like the slogan on our tags. We have a lot of good things in Georgia, please find something else to put on the tag.

By Blu Mama

September 15, 2006 02:14 PM | Link to this

Great idea to put Ray Charles on a Georgia tag… but your following words mark you as a racist - and a pretty dumb one at that, if you think all whites in Georgia are rednecks, ect.
The new tag stinks - it is an imitation of the Michigan tag - not very original at all!

By Rebecca

September 15, 2006 02:15 PM | Link to this

It does not distinguish Georgia in a way I would expect. I also wish we could have the county displayed. Most importantly, will we be able to keep our specialty tags, like animal friend, educator, etc.?

By A Decatur Resident

September 15, 2006 02:16 PM | Link to this

I just can’t recall the last time the design of my car’s tag really kept me tossing and turning at night with concern. Breathe into a paper bag and think of a happy place. Life’s too short to have a coronary over something this infinitesimal.

By Alice Barksdale

September 15, 2006 02:24 PM | Link to this

Well done. Very attractive.

By Bill O.

September 15, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

HELLO state officials. General concensus weems to be that it is ugly. Someone didn’t do their homework with consumers! There you go again!

By Dee

September 15, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

I don’t like it. It’s too plain, and that blue just wont’t due. Looks like the whole state of Georgia will be working for some type of government office!

By C.K. Sowell

September 15, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

The new plate doesn’t work. Keep the white background,county name,and “Georgia on my mind”. The peach could look better, but is not worth spending the money for a change. The county name should also be on special plates.

By Mrs.D

September 15, 2006 02:36 PM | Link to this

I don’t like it at all!! I have a Gold car and I don’t want a BLUE tag on it.

By GANative

September 15, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

This is an ugly plate and reminds me of other (Northern) state plates. If this is all we have to look forward to then I won’t sell my car and keep the current plate with Georgia on my Mind.

By Moonpie

September 15, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this

I’m glad the Revenue Commissioner and his team have come up with something exciting and new that doesn’t dip from the old sack of cliches (peaches, GA on my mind). THANK YOU!

By Trent

September 15, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this

The new tags are absolutely hideous. The dark blue color will look TERRIBLE on most vehicles! You need to stick with a neutral color of some sort with a light graphic background (like what we’ve currently got). That will match most any vehicle and not look like a sore thumb.

Have you considered getting an actual graphic designer that understands how colors coordinate with each other to help before you force all GA vehicle owners to put this on the back of their cars? Please spend some of our surplus to have an actual expert work with you before you ram your grotesque idea down our throats, at least.

On another note… why lose the “county”? This is a very important piece of very useful information that SHOULD be on everyone’s tag. Why lose that?

By Miss Darko

September 15, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

THE NEW PLATE ROCKS MY WORLD!

By Cee

September 15, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

Awful, awful, awful!!!

By Liz

September 15, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

This new tag does not represent the state of Georgia. I liked the phrase, “Georgia on my mind”. It made a statement, I love Georgia.

This tag is ugly. Make it a peach color, or at least have a peach somewhere on it.

By I'makeepingmytag

September 15, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this

So this is the first time I am seeing the new tag…… I just about spit my lunch out when I saw it. It’s Fugly! That’s the word beyond Ugly! I love my tag right now. I have the grayish new looking tag. Although I am torn about not having the county on my tag. I am from Fayetteville and when people see Fayette on my tag they assume I have money and I just hate it. On the other hand I want to be able to see when a Clayton, Fulton, or Henry County is driving in Fayetteville so I can call the PO PO and turn them in…. Overall the tag is ugly and I might have to buy a specialty tag…… Also it reminds me of UGA which sucks by the way… GO VOLS!!

By Sue

September 15, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this

I much prefer the old plate. I live in New Hampshire, but I’ve traveled in Georgia and loved it; whenever I see the peach on your current plates, it brings back very fond memories. Naming the county was a nice touch, too; since it was a conversation starter among you, at home or away, why not keep it? And that “.gov”, with the leafy peach, is hard to read at a distance. Finally…I wish we had something as sweet and memorable as “Georgia on my mind” on our NH plates; “Live Free or Die” can sound awfully belligerent to people who don’t know the history of the slogan. My vote, for what it’s worth, is to keep the old plate.

By Sue

September 15, 2006 03:04 PM | Link to this

I much prefer the old plate. I live in New Hampshire, but I’ve traveled in Georgia and loved it; whenever I see the peach on your current plates, it brings back very fond memories. Naming the county was a nice touch, too; since it was a conversation starter among you, at home or away, why not keep it? And that “.gov”, with the leafy peach, is hard to read at a distance. Finally…I wish we had something as sweet and memorable as “Georgia on my mind” on our NH plates; “Live Free or Die” can sound awfully belligerent to people who don’t know the history of the slogan. My vote, for what it’s worth, is to keep the old plate.

By Barbara

September 15, 2006 03:06 PM | Link to this

It’s the ugliest thing ever. Who came up with such a plain design? Grade school children could have done a better job!

By JT

September 15, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this

Who Designs this CRAP!! it looks like some Govt Tag or car Dealership tag! Come on People, this SUX! You need to FIRE the Design team you idiots. How bout letting the people decide. Even the Butt Ugly Peach tags we have now are better than this! And Blue? This color will clash with alot of car colors. You people Stink!! I hope we can still order the Wildlife tags or something better. Guess I’ll have to fork out money for UGA tag or something. Pitiful!!!!

By LaTanga Jackson

September 15, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

I like the new tag, especially since it will no longer reveal what county you are from. This will also cut down on profiling. We need a fresh change. Thanks!

By jeannie weller cooper

September 15, 2006 03:09 PM | Link to this

Why did the state spend money on this? At least the 1970 plate said ‘Peach State’ I believe. The plate before last, with the cool peach (my husband calls this one, so unfortunatly retained on the’gov’of this design, the peach-butt) and the copperplate gothic GEORGIA was the best. May I buy a GA Bicentennial plate off ebay and use it? No, because I have been exiled to FL, which has already set the unfortunate trend of taking the best plate design and motto (mid seventies w/the orange and the great mottos ‘Sunshine State’ or alternatly ‘Arrive Alive’)and d-signing every bit of interest out AND committing the HERESY of taking off the COUNTIES! Please don’t take off the counties! How do I know if I know you or not when you come down here to Panama City to visit?

By JT

September 15, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this

Hey TP!! yeah you Bicycle share the Road guy! Sure Cars and trucks will share the road, just don’t bring your a* half way out in the middle of the lane. You bicycle freaks are going to get someone killed one day, If there is a sidewalk USE it for crying out loud, You crazy people are gonna drilled one of these days. You Slow up traffic, and endanger the lives of everyone trying to pass your a*. get out the way you pansy!@!!!

By dla

September 15, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

PLEASE ADD THE COUNTIES TO THE PLATES !!!!!

By JT

September 15, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

And One more thing about you cyclist folk! if you want respect on the road, OBEY the Freakin traffic Laws. Just because you’re on a Bike doesn’t mean you don’t have to stop at a STOP sign, or that you can just go thru a RED light like I saw some Moron do today! That goes for you Rice Burner Motorcycle PUNKS too! Next time you try to weave your way between other cars and trucks to get to the front of the pack at a Red Light, Don’t be surprised if someone suddenly swerves over to the middle and leaves you layin on your A* in the middle of the road. Just Remeber that next time you think you don’t have to obey the traffic laws you Freakin little PUNKS!!! Just remember my truck will win every time!! guess you’ll get the ticket too, since you were breaking the law swerving between traffic! it’s a Win Win!!

By Don Henderson

September 15, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

I’m fine with the colors but I will really miss the county name. I guess I have a dull life because my family enjoys looking for Georgia tags when we’re away and seeing if a car is from a county close to home. Can we buy our own stickers?

By Weetsie Stinnett

September 15, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

For Pete’s Sake put back the “peach” and the county. We need the counties for identification purposes and the peach is better than that *#%@#@ symbol.

By hateroftags

September 15, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this

Latange… are you from Clayton County by chance??? Just wondering…..

By John

September 15, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

I like the no county feature because I live in Clayton County and I am tired of people pointing at my tag and laugh.

By Ellen

September 15, 2006 03:43 PM | Link to this

We should keep “Georgia on my Mind”! Not only is it a great slogan, it’s a great song by a late, great artist we should be proud of. Why not honor his memory in this special way?

By Carl Plant

September 15, 2006 03:43 PM | Link to this

Ridiculous. Absolutely no connection to Georgia, which I’m sure some newcomers will like. Someone needs to be held accountable for this marketing mess. I bet the tourism board is p**!

By Ginny

September 15, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this

I think the new plate is classy looking and much better than the previous ones with the cheesy “peach” slogans. Awesome job to Mr. Graham and the rest of the folks at DOR! To all the complainers .. get a life, it’s only a license plate.

By Ellen

September 15, 2006 03:46 PM | Link to this

We should keep “Georgia on my Mind”! Not only is it a great slogan, but an excellent song by a late great artist whose memory deserves to be honored in this special way.

By Joel from Acworth

September 15, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this

Does posting our opinion do any good?

If the state really cares what the citizens of GA think about the way their tax funded vehicle tags look like, why not have an online poll with 6 different designs to pick from and eliminate down to a winner? Come to think of it, something like that might even work for political candidates as well!

For this record, I do not like the new design, and losing the county ID is defintely a bad move. Bring back the 1997 tag.

By Georgian

September 15, 2006 03:49 PM | Link to this

This is a really ugly plate. I can’t believe they didn’t consult with citizens when making this choice. Based on the opinions shared in this blog there are more votes against it, than for it.

I will personally miss the county identification. It made for great conversation when riding in the car, or at events it’s fun to see how far people have driven from to attend.

By George

September 15, 2006 03:57 PM | Link to this

Yet another example of the Republican Ready, Fire, Aim method of doing business. Try asking the people who pay the bills, the taxpayers, before launching these half baked ideas if you really expect them to keep picking up the check. It may be easier for law enforcement to see the tag numbers but we have now paid for a disadvantage for ourselves since they will not be able to easily distinguish us from the snowbirds.

By Not Ginny

September 15, 2006 03:59 PM | Link to this

“Ginny” is obviously a friend of someone at the DOR. And to put down those of us that don’t like the new tag is a typical LOSER response. Yes, some us care about the license plate - so what? I’m sure all of your interests aren’t “important” either.

By Robyn

September 15, 2006 04:06 PM | Link to this

Maybe the county will be a sticker like it is now. There’s room for it at the bottom.

By Gene

September 15, 2006 04:12 PM | Link to this

I cannot believe it! Did someone actually get paid for this? The new tags look like they belong on BFI/Wast Managment Trucks. Recycle the tags, at least we can recoop something out of this mess!

By Dr. Nicky Shuman

September 15, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

Like the design but DO NOT like idea of leaving County name off tag; need to keep county name on tag

By JT

September 15, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

You’re outnumbered Ginny!! So you Get The Life. Did your Dad design these tags! lol

By Harvey

September 15, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

This new tag is “ugly”. Save the money, just keep the same tags.

By Carole Taylor

September 15, 2006 04:27 PM | Link to this

I don’t like it! It’s ugly and blue is not a GA color since we have mountains, valleys, sea, flat lands and agriculture. It is not representative of the state. Keep the peach design.

By DL

September 15, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

Ugly! Need the Ga peach or something other than a college logo plus county IDs were great for all the reasons listed already.

By Steve

September 15, 2006 04:33 PM | Link to this

You have got to be kidding! This proves that fools are in charge………….

By LFL

September 15, 2006 04:38 PM | Link to this

I’m a transplanted Yankee (30+ years as a Georgia resident) who thinks the proposed new design is ugly and boring. It looks like something the federal government would issue. When I travel I like seeing tags with creativity that reflect the “unique personality” of the different states – like several of the Florida tags. What ever happened to Georgia’s state pride? If you’re going to make changes, they should be improvements. What’s wrong with the “Georgia on My Mind” slogan? Also, I wish they would leave the counties. I enjoy seeing where the people are from, and probably cuts down on people registering cars in counties where they do not legally reside to save paying higher taxes where they do actually live.

The only part that I like about the changes is that the www is gone. Rather pointless – anyone with any computer savvy can find out how to get Georgia info without that prompt on the tag. (They should also have left off the .gov.) It almost seems like the state revenue department has come up with a scheme to encourage people to buy vanity plates!

Also, I do not like the barcode idea – “Shades of Big Brother” – there’s too much of our personal info being disseminated without our knowledge or permission now. Why add to that situation?

All in all, why are we wasting taxpayer money again? I would rather see state money used for something other than redesigning something that didn’t need fixing. I know some expensive designer (with political connections –probably a cousin of Sonny’s) has already been paid and no matter how ugly or unpopular it is, we will be getting this tag.

For those who say we shouldn’t spend the time to complain about something as mundane as our license tags – I’ve never blogged before – too busy – but couldn’t resist this! (And don’t worry, it won’t cause me to have a stroke or coronary!) Also, I’m glad to see that most of the people who are responding agree with my feelings about the new design. But I can’t believe the mean spiritedness of some of you out there – it’s one thing to disagree with someone’s views – but nastiness, name calling and outright threats to swerve and hit someone are a bit much! Grow up!

By kevin b.

September 15, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

check out www.worldlicenceplates.com/usa/ US_GAXX.html for all the different types of georgia license plates throughout the years from 1910 to the present.

By Don

September 15, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

“It is Time for a Better New Tag Design” The design is certainly clean and maybe the blue paint chosen offers an advantage when viewed through traffic cameras. Blue plates will clash with many paint colors and auto owners are very fussy about their choices. At very low unit cost, the latest generation of lower cost ‘RFID’ tags should be embedded in all new auto-tags. With a high-speed InterSystems-Cache sql-database, the elapsed time between ITZ~ChronStamps could be compared with a normal time range between two readers. A simple algorithm backed up by a synchronized digital photo with the logged ITZ~CS’s confirming the speed between any two readers buried in the road, could be used to issue tickets automatically. The Cache database could instantly provide vehicle and owner identification. With ‘readers’ placed in the roadway, authorities could also electronically shadow a criminal suspect or suspected terrorist. Of course, when your car passes over an RFID-reader, you could be alerted to that fact, so you could SLOW DOWN! Even though I like the blue they have chosen, I would prefer neutral colors that do not ‘crash’ with the car color. I might be wrong, but personally, it seems to me that high-contrast combinations, such as Black characters on a white or yellow background - or possibly White or yellow characters on a black background would offer better recognition by human eyes, laser and graphic recognition systems. RFID readers could also issue road hazard alerts to cars equipped to respond to them. Copyright 20060915 by Don Wagner, All Rights Reserved.

By Justin

September 15, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

The new design is not attractive at all. The design we currently have is just fine. One of the best parts about the present design is the counties, now the are taking that away? Please! Go Back to the drawing board!

By Guy Rappaport

September 15, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

The old plates look much better. Save the money and keep the old plates

By Paul Arkadian

September 15, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

Alas, no more drives to Jackson, Ga to snicker at all the Butts County tags.

By Hope

September 15, 2006 04:52 PM | Link to this

The new tag is not very cute. The state of Ga couldn’t do any better than that. What a SHame!!

By RK

September 15, 2006 04:57 PM | Link to this

We all know that South Carolina is the real Peach State, anyway.

By DUMB IDEA

September 15, 2006 05:09 PM | Link to this

If I have to get these I’m getting personalized plates: UGLYPL8

By Gwen

September 15, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this

NO,NO,NO,ugly,ugly. I am a new resident to GA and the peach represents the state of GA and the song GA on My Mind and I like the reference to the county. I like the current plates. DO NOT CHANGE IT !!!!!!!

By Debbie

September 15, 2006 05:20 PM | Link to this

That’s it. I’m moving to a state that has a tag that will not clash with every car color that is remotely attractive. Why blue? The only color it will go with is white. IT IS AWFUL!

By D

September 15, 2006 05:24 PM | Link to this

Although I would prefer a more neutral color, I guess blue’s not too bad. As I mentioned earlier though, the website must go. If the state wishes to pay me I wouldn’t mind having it there, but not the other way around. Second, Georgia on my mind should be there and the peach much more prominant than the proposal. Finally, definitly keep the county decals.

By Claire DeLand

September 15, 2006 05:25 PM | Link to this

What a complete and total waste of money, time and energy.

Also, if I have to give up my “Spay Neuter” Tag and my “Wildlife” tag, I am going to be furious.

Just when I had tags I liked and could be proud of, some IDIOT with too much time on his/her/its hands comes along with this ridiculous waste of money.

This is, hands down, THE ugliest license plate I have EVER seen in my life, and I absolutely hate not knowing what county people are from. I cut people a lot of slack if I think they are from out of town when they do something stupid while driving and cutting me off in traffic.

Whose moronic idea is this anyway? and, more importantly than “who?” - - - WHY?

Do we have any recourse?

By LMC

September 15, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

The new tag is ok, but will miss the county desgination on there. I’d like that to stay. LMC

By Christopher

September 15, 2006 05:37 PM | Link to this

I just got my “georgia.gov” plate last week, after having had the white one forever. And now another new “plate” next year? I seem to remember they delayed the current tag because it would cost less to have people keep their existing tag, and now we’re suddenly flush with money? I’m betting this new one is made of plastic, btw.

By QUEEN

September 15, 2006 05:52 PM | Link to this

I LIKE THE NEW FLAG. WE STILL HAVE TO PAY ANYWAY(SMILE). ALSO I LIKE THAT NO COUNTY IS LISTED.

By James Franklin

September 15, 2006 06:05 PM | Link to this

I don’t have a problem with the tag change, but couldn’t it be a more favorable design. I like having the county names on the tag. Who designed this tag?????????? This one want get my vote.

By Ryan

September 15, 2006 06:09 PM | Link to this

Why does our government feel the need to spend money on something like this when our education system is in such a state of disarray that Georgia is the laughing stock of the nation (if not the world). Keep the old plates and put the millions of dollars probably already wasted on this project to good use by spending it on schools so our children can actually receive an education.

• For those who are worried, the county will still be displayed on every tag although it might not be across the bottom as it has been.

• Who in their right mind would actually PAY to get a new style tag early?!?!?!!?

By Hazel

September 15, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this

All the other states are coming up with incredible designs and beautiful art work, and this is all we can come up with?

By Joan

September 15, 2006 06:19 PM | Link to this

The color will not look good on all cars. I will miss the county sticker. It is one way of identifing the vehicle.

By fer

September 15, 2006 06:20 PM | Link to this

Tags come, tags go, but no county names!? That is awful!

By Ernest

September 15, 2006 06:27 PM | Link to this

That is the ugliest thing designed for our state since Roy Barnes SUPER UGLY FLAG!! Way to go Perdue!

By Ernest

September 15, 2006 06:31 PM | Link to this

That tag is uglier than Roy Barnes SUPER UGLY FLAG from a few years back. As a matter of fact it looks like someone in design had a nightmare and dreamed it up as punishment to our state!! “Boot it Perdue”!!!!!

By pl8s

September 15, 2006 06:32 PM | Link to this

U-G-L-Y If we cant have a county how about reviving the old slogan of ‘Peach state’!

By Cheryl

September 15, 2006 06:42 PM | Link to this

I am not sure that this blue is one that is going to be one that people love. I am definitely not a fan of it!

By Fred Cooper

September 15, 2006 06:49 PM | Link to this

What a butt-ugly flag! Haw can a dark flag be easier to see in the dark than white reflective? Like most things produced by beauracrats, it exhibits lack of vision, creativity and poor design. Now I know where the old dealer plate blanks ended up. Whata waste

By Bibb County Driver

September 15, 2006 07:28 PM | Link to this

This really is a disappointing design. What statement were you trying to make with this new tag? It doesn’t reflect any character. Simplicity is fine, but this new design doesn’t come close to anything tasteful or simplistic. What a shame and obviously a waste of someone’s time and our money. I don’t want it. Just let us keep what we have…there is absolutely no reason to change, especially when it’s for the worse!

By Paul

September 15, 2006 07:31 PM | Link to this

With this plate we would have one of the worst in the nation. Nice job. Why are we changing the old ones? I don’t recall any public cry for new ones.

By Paul

September 15, 2006 07:32 PM | Link to this

With this plate we would have one of the worst in the nation. Nice job. Why are we changing the old ones? I don’t recall any public cry for new ones.

By Rocky

September 15, 2006 07:39 PM | Link to this

Ok, here is the scoop. It is butt ugly. It is a huge waste of money. It is being done only to boost the ego of the useless Bart Graham. He is the only one claiming credit, since it is completely his design. He simply has to leave his mark on everything he touches. Gov. Purdue…put a stop to this madness!!!

By Randie

September 15, 2006 07:44 PM | Link to this

I’m from Kentucky and I know what an ugly plate is . We had a sun with a smiley face on it. Thank goodnees it’s gone and we again have a beautiful plate.Do y’all think they give us ugly plates to make us buy vanity plates cause they cost more ? Randie S.C.V.

By Lethia

September 15, 2006 08:07 PM | Link to this

Ugly, ugly, ugly…..someone needs to go back to the drawing board and use some artistic creativity.

By Bob Camp

September 15, 2006 08:10 PM | Link to this

Michigan just eliminated a very similar ugly plate after 20 years. Some wiseguy in Georgia bought the design pretty cheap. Scrap this “new design”????? What a waste of taxpayers money. Bring back the Peach design, or a Classy Georgia look.

Someone said little kids could do better. Thats very true. This designer should be fired.

By Margaret

September 15, 2006 08:30 PM | Link to this

I can tell.. not much thought went into this design.I like change,if it is for good and does not cost me extra money.Is the State song (Georgia)on its’ way out!

By William Kelly

September 15, 2006 08:39 PM | Link to this

The new license plate sucks! What a colossal waste of the taxpayers’ money. Shame on the designer and whoever approved it.

By Easy going Southerner

September 15, 2006 08:45 PM | Link to this

Can we say “pure plain ugly”?

By angie

September 15, 2006 08:52 PM | Link to this

This is not a georgia tag it looks to weird. why are they not putting the counties on them anymore. now people can go to one county and do bad and noone will know where they belong. sorry this is not a tag I would like to display on my cars.

By Dave Perry

September 15, 2006 09:01 PM | Link to this

BLUE. Does it have to be BLUE? White is the only acceptable color for a license plate because it is the only color, other than black, that won’t clash with the color of most cars. BLUE? You’ve got to be kidding, right?

By cedric

September 15, 2006 09:02 PM | Link to this

Was this plate designed by Papa Smurf? A liscense plate should reflect something unique about your state and believe me, this design says a lot…all bad!

By Deb

September 15, 2006 09:05 PM | Link to this

Ugly Tags, High Gas, Ad Valorem-Why don’t we just ditch the cars and let goats pull our wagons around Georgia. They can eat the Kudzu, and we won’t have to pay for the high gas to mow our lawns either. See, things are not as complicated as we make them out to be.

By Pat

September 15, 2006 09:11 PM | Link to this

I wish everyone could get this rattled about our bringing up the rear in education. What color or design of the tag is not important. Getting rid of the tag taxes is! What is on the tag or flag is not important. Looking at the crime rate in Georgia is! What color the tag is is not important. When can we get a break on the cost of the war and gas is the issue we need to face. Once again Georgian are not trying to keep their eye on the prize! Here again I forgot why we are ranked in the bottom tier of education.

By Donna

September 15, 2006 09:18 PM | Link to this

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

By Paige

September 15, 2006 09:18 PM | Link to this

We just got new plates! Are you kidding? Whoever designed it should be caned like the guy in Singapore. It looks horrible.

By Lynn

September 15, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

The purpose of license plates is to indicate registration. Police officers can run tag numbers and determine whether or not a vehicle is insured and if the registration is valid. I pay my taxes and pay my registration and I want those who don’t to be cited and their cars towed if appropriate. These awful tags will make it harder for the police to do their job. The current tags are difficult enough to read (try distinguishing between the M and W or the Q and O at a distance). Plates serve a legal purpose and should be designed with that in mind. Plus I like the county decals on the current tags.

By Brian

September 15, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

Most people in GA don’t register their cars (ie. have tags or insurance). I’ll keep updating my temporary dealer tag…like everyone else.

By DKB

September 15, 2006 09:31 PM | Link to this

My first on seeing that blue thought was exactly the same as others have commented: Michigan and Pennsylvania-slush and muck and yuck! I like the “Georgia on my Mind” slogan. So, try some other “southern” design if they’re tired of the peaches…just not magnolias, please.

By alice

September 15, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this

Please leave the county names on any new tag design. Thanks.

By sandra

September 15, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this

Hey Frufru, I’m not colorblind I just like tasteful things. Your name says it all- cheap, flashy, trashy. Oh yeah, you’re probably a democrap , too. You want the taxpayer to foot the bill and hire an artist. It’s a car tag, not a fashion statement

By angelina

September 15, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this

That tag looks like CRAP! Come on folks - did you not actually make an effort - did you actually want it to look this bad? Bring back the counties. Give a kid some crayons and paper and they would do WAY better than this!

By The Only Vote That Matters

September 15, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

I really like the new tags. Those of you who are touting the “please have the county names” are crazy! I’d rather you NOT know which county I’m in, thank you very much. Tags are better than the others. I’d “wear” it. Those of you complaining, pay your extra $20 for a plate you like.

By Phil C

September 15, 2006 09:43 PM | Link to this

it is butt ugly! there were plates around back in the 60’s in Pennsyvania like these and they were ugly also.

By Taylor

September 15, 2006 09:43 PM | Link to this

That is by far the ugliest tag I have seen. I think they should stay with the peach design. That is a gross looking blue!

By shut it

September 15, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this

Shut up Angelina! I designed it. You suck like a hoover!

By Gavoter

September 15, 2006 09:49 PM | Link to this

After some deep soul searching, I believe I can vote for Sonny if he would just boot that butt ugly tag AND Bart!!!!! Let’s just keep the tag we have.

By martius

September 15, 2006 09:49 PM | Link to this

Insipid design matching insipid government… Georgia deserves better!!!

By Tag Man

September 15, 2006 09:53 PM | Link to this

Trying to improve this tag design would be like PUTTING LIPSTICK ON A PIG!! It won’t help. It looks like it must have been designed by a very DEPRESSED person…..because it is so DEPRESSING to look at!!

Sonny, don’t embarass Georgians any further or we’ll have to start calling you “FLAG AND TAG SONNY”!!!

Start over and put the county back on it!!

By Sara

September 15, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this

This plate is very elegant and stately. I love it.

By J

September 15, 2006 09:55 PM | Link to this

As an X-Georgian I would be embarrassed to carry that tag on my vehicles. Counties really should be stated also.

By Smart Alec

September 15, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

An afront to the traditions of this state. Back to the drawing board.

By Laura

September 15, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this

I like the new plate. The peach was too “cuties” and “girlie”. The dark color with the white letters will make it easier for the police to read. Looks clean somewhate diplomatic or as someone else wrote “formal”. As to the blue clashing with your car or suv, when did a license plate have to be a fashion statement?

Plates server a purpose other than declaring your affiliations or being a fashion accessory. I can understand having the counties but otherwise there is too much clutter - think “Keep it Simple Stupid”.

By Al Goldstein

September 15, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

Looks like Sherman designed the tag for the back of his horse!

By About to Vomit

September 15, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this

I think it’s absolutely dreadful. I have a better idea….why don’t you put a picture of a Mexican guy wearing a sombrero and sitting on a donkey on it??? They’re the only ones who are going to be in the state by next spring anyway!!!

By S

September 15, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this

A third grader could have come up that design-or better yet could have done better. It’s not attractive at all. FL, TN and AL have fabulously looking tags. Perhaps our design department should get with theirs. We have some creative people in this state why not let the public submit some ideas? It’s time to step up GA and get out of the dark ages…

By Pat Jenkins

September 15, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

Well, looks like Perdue and Barnes are opposite sides of the same coin. Both took beatiful state symbols and turned them into something even color-blind Yankees would not like. Barnes got our flag and Perdue got our tag. Both of them need to be shipped off to Ohio, because they stink at being Georgians.

By Al Goldstein

September 15, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

This tag looks like it was designed by Sherman for his horses backside! let a blue state have this tag.

By Anita

September 15, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this

What’s so wrong with the current tag? There’s more important items for the state to be working on than changing something just for the sake of changing it. Leave the tags alone and continue working on public education.

By moviedude

September 15, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Why not make the license plate background a screen shot of Spaghetti Junction around 4 o’clock on a Friday? That way when I am sitting in traffic on the side streets I can look up and be reminded that it could be worse…

By Chris

September 15, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

Blue, white, and gold? The new tag design is hiddeous. Also, Georgia was one of the first states to include the counties on the tag so why are we mimicking designs from the majority of states that do not include counties on the tags? Lets stick to our roots; however, if the state wants to imitate other states, why not add a second tag to each car? One for the front and one for the back. Finally, the peach should definately be the highlight of our new tag, hands-down!

By Craig

September 15, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

The new tag does not relate well to Georgia. Being a recent transplant to the area, the current plate fits the state as a whole. Listing the county also adds a nice touch and appears to be a southern tradition such as the plates of our neighbor states. They need to keep the peach predominent on the plate. It is the core to this state. A plate with a white background keeps in neutral. The last two plates are great, simple, and expressive to this state. There should be no need to replace the current plate. The blue plates remind me of plates in the “rust belt” states and the gives you the image of a dirty state with a declining economic base. Georgia needs to stick to its roots and keep the plates in line with Georgia…a strong, growing, economic power of the southeast.

I do miss seeing Georgia on my mind on the plates. A state should never turn away a song that is well liked accross the country, especially at a time they are trying to get more tourist dollars in.

Basically, keep the current plate and focus the state’s attention of the traffic problems that face Atlanta and the surrounding counties, not what each vehicle registered in this state has on its rear.

By John

September 15, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this

What idiot came up with this? Sonny likes it? I’m not surprised.

By hapevillemike

September 15, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this

The new tag is ugly as a pig’s behind. Whoever designed this tag should be fired immediately. Georgia is changing. While many hillbillies and others are emourning the loss of the Scarlett O’Hara era, get over it! Georgia is now home to people from various backgrounds and outlooks, and our state has one of the Country’s most important cities as its capitol. We need to start thinking more mature and cosmopolitan lest the world continue to view us as diminished thinkers and backwoods country folk who ride in beat up pick up trucks and kill our own food.

By Brian

September 15, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this

If this is our new tag ” Can I register my truck is another state?” That tag is just plain ugly! Or maybe I will do like so many others already do… Drive on dealer driveout tags!Come on guys create a new one with some actual style and something we Georgians will be proud of not ashamed of!

By Jim

September 15, 2006 10:37 PM | Link to this

The blue is ugly. The design of the basic current plate with the peach is simple but attractive. When traveling I like being able to identify other “home county” Georgians.

By Sparky

September 15, 2006 10:38 PM | Link to this

I am no fan of this new design either. But as a native Michigander, I am offended by those who characterize the plates of my home state as boring. For those of you who are unaware, the blue represents the majestic beauty of The Great Lakes and the crisp white lettering (“Winter Wonderland”, “Great Lakes”) was enduring and classic. No need to dress up the plates with graphics and symbols. Unlike Georgia tags of ANY year, Michigan tags are recognizable throughout this country of ours and to me were a great pride when I saw them on cars in far off places. Occassionally people would ask me where in Connecticut I was from, but otherwise they were in keeping with our identity. Georgia should do the same.

By Del

September 15, 2006 10:40 PM | Link to this

Why offer an ugly Pennsylvania tag in place of the Georgia Peach tag?

By Paul Miller

September 15, 2006 10:40 PM | Link to this

No. These are not Georgia colors. Leave plates as is. Offer a different variety of.

By Josie

September 15, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

Even though blue is my favorite color, I hate it. It’s too somber, too official. The tag line at the top is not centered left to right and it’s also not offset in a way that is graphically pleasing or intentional. It simply looks like the designer ran out of room. I also agree with many others in the fact that our money could be better spent elsewhere.

By Mia

September 15, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this

Unimaginative and ugly. I cannot see where any time and effort went into this design. The lack of effort is disappointing. I would hate to place this on my car. It clashes with 98% of the car colors on the market.

I was surprised to see how proud they were to reveal this lackluster effort.

By Michael

September 15, 2006 10:53 PM | Link to this

Keep the peach and county names.

By L

September 15, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this

Now, Sparky I lived in MI for quite a few years. In fact I’m a MSU alumni. I gotta tell you that blue and white tag had to go. Every time I looked at it I got cold and it didn’t look good on any of my vehicles. What they’ve got now is pretty nice. It’s still simple, yet a breath of fresh air…

By andy

September 15, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this

Please kill this design!!!!

By Rocky

September 15, 2006 11:06 PM | Link to this

Sparky - Your Michigan tags are memorable because they were butt ugly….face it!!!! The Great Lakes can be presented well on canvas or on film…not a metal tag! If you can be proud of those then I feel sorry for you!!! Furthermore, if you would rather have butt ugly tags….move back to michigan!!!!

By BILL

September 15, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this

Must be the same designer that designed the terrible flag that Roy Barnes and Tyrone Brooks want to slide by everyone. Nothing wrong with the ones that we have not. Another attempt to waste money!!

By John

September 15, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this

Look at FL or TN for examples… Leave the county (I love seeing those BUTTS county cars…)

I do like the flat numbers though… Just make it interesting with good and colorful graphics on a neutral background..

TN’s flat number plates look quite nice… mountain scene in the background.. and add some more special choices that aren’t all based on the same “template” - that’s a DUMB idea!!

By GBR

September 15, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this

My current UGA tag looks great with my silver car. A blue UGA tag doesn’t work.

By Doug

September 15, 2006 11:26 PM | Link to this

The “.gov” has got to go. I feel very strongly about this. As I believe another commenter said, it’s so 2003. We get it, officials, you’re hip and with it. But is the ad on our tags really necessary? It’s just a waste of space. Won’t a simple search do? I don’t remember ever seeing phone numbers on tags before the spread of the internet.

Is that the most neutral color they could come up with? The tag color should look decent with as many vehicles on the road as possible (considering that silver, black, and white are the most popular colors).

By BG

September 15, 2006 11:34 PM | Link to this

Will the bureaucrats puleazzzze stop spending money on things we don’t need?

By david

September 15, 2006 11:36 PM | Link to this

Hate to have my Personalized Plate on this creation

By Linda

September 15, 2006 11:37 PM | Link to this

The tag is the worse design I have ever seen. The blue is ugly. It is a very boring tag. Keep the peach, keep the county. Keep “Georgia on my mind”…. and spend our money on other things like education!

By Sparky

September 15, 2006 11:37 PM | Link to this

Rocky- That was a nice, mature response. Seriously, you completely missed the point I was trying to convey. State symbols, whether they are flags, tags, or mascots, need to be true to the people they represent. The standard issue blue MI tag has been around since 1982 and newer designs didn’t start showing up until just a few years ago - that says something about enduring design. I am not sure why you’re whining though. The powers that be will probably keep the current design of the mutt plate.

By Leo

September 15, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

Back to the drawing board. KEEP THE PEACH!!!!!

By Barbara

September 15, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this

i DO NOT LIKE THIS NEW LISCENCE PLATE. i REALLY DO LIKE THE GEORGIA ON MY MIND PLATES.. IT JUST GIVES A WARM FEELING TO SEE THAT ON LISC PLATES .. AS WELL AS THE WELCOME TO GEORGIA SIGN AT THE STATE LINE COMING IN TO GEORGIA .. KEEPING THE GEORGIA ON MY MIND PLATES REINFORCES THE WELCOME TO GEORGIA ..
IN VIRGINIA .. THERE ARE MANY CHOICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THAT STATE .. FROM JAMESTOWN PLATES (THE 3 SHIPS ON THEM) ..THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ONES AND SO ON .. I THINK RESIDENTS SHOULD HAVE A CHOICE AS TO WHICH LISC. PLATES THEY WANT , THE ONES THAT LIKE GEORGIA ON MY MIND SHOULD BE ABLE TO KEEP THEM AND THE RESIDENTS THAT WANT THE OTHERS CAN GET THEM .. AND TO WHAT ADVANTAGE IS IT TO DELETE THE COUNTY LOCATION .. IN THE CASE OF IDENTIFICATION ..LIKE A TRAFFIC STOP WOULD IT NOT BE ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE POLICE TO AT LEAST ON THE SPOT KNOW WHAT COUNTY THE CAR WAS FROM .. AGAIN .. IF THE RESIDENTS WANT TO KEEP THERE OLD PLATES AS THEY ARE .. I DONT SEE IT AS A PROBLEM.

By Jimmy Bennett

September 15, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

This new design is really a joke, right? The .gov looks like an afterthought (or crap, where can we stick this?) and the seal or emblem in the middle looks like something from the ’50s. With the technology available today for creative design and printing on any material, there is no reason we can’t have a beautifully-designed and printed tag to represent the true beauty of our state. Let’s get some of the brightest designers to come up with their ideas and put them to a vote. Let’s have a tag we can all be proud to wear on the rears.

By Glen

September 15, 2006 11:50 PM | Link to this

This is by far the ugliest tag Georgi has ever come up with. The color choice is horrific. And contrary to what the state claims, this will be hard to read, especially at night.

By dwight

September 15, 2006 11:50 PM | Link to this

Looks like something you’d see in Delaware or one of those other northern states.

By Rocky

September 16, 2006 12:01 AM | Link to this

Sparky - comments about ones maturity are so…..immature! See, you made me say it. If it takes butt ugly tags to be enduring, then we don’t want them to be enduring. I will say, however, that a well thought out and good looking tag would last much longer than those depressing, ugly tags from certain northern states. See, I didn’t name any of them!!! Most of you don’t understand that this new tag, which will go away, was not created by a designer or any one else with a modicum of artistic flair. It was soley created by that incompetent commissioner of Revenue for no good reason!!!!

By Bo

September 16, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

Butt ugly…That’s being kind…Now Georgia will be be at the bottom of the list again right next to our education rating. At least Sonny was smart enough to realize he would have to drive around also with that butt ugly calling card… Ugly tag. com….see Georgia!

By Santiago

September 16, 2006 12:08 AM | Link to this

That tag is HIDEOUS!!! It isn’t classy, artistic, nor does it say anything about our beautiful state! We have Atlanta’s skyline, which is one of the most beautiful and dynamic in the country, beautiful coastal Georgia, and Beautiful north Georgia mountains! Why can’t any of THOSE elements be included so that our tag can represent our state? Also, those horrible blue tags remind me very much of the old Michigan and Pennsylvania tags…and guess what? Those states are part of the sad and depressing Rust Belt, NOT the beautiful and progressive SUN Belt!

By chris

September 16, 2006 12:12 AM | Link to this

2 words, God Awful

By dawgbees

September 16, 2006 12:14 AM | Link to this

I don’t like this new design either. Being a native Georgian, I can attest that the tags have come a long way since the 70s (white tags, blue lettering NO design whatsoever), but this design is several steps backwards. The portion of the state seal in the middle of the tag is too close to the UGA arches (I’m a UGA grad and I still don’t think this is a good idea).

And I hate that we’ve lost the “Georgia on My Mind” slogan. That’s our state song, what better way to brand the state on our car tags.

Bring back the current design with “Georgia…” and the peach, Sonny. It ain’t broke, so don’t go tryin’ to fix it!

By Brian

September 16, 2006 12:17 AM | Link to this

The new tag is so Union…European Union. Wretch!!!

By BirdDawg

September 16, 2006 12:20 AM | Link to this

Here’s the thing, why did the state ever do away with … Georgia on my mind?

That was a classic, classy plate design, with the peach in the middle.

Now the plate is a neutral colored advertisement for the stupid government website.

And if it weren’t for the people on these blogs, we’d have that blue monstrosity on the backs of our cars.

These politicians are supposed to be our representatives, right?

Then how come they never understand what the people want?

Go back to the plate we had five years ago, back to … Georgia, on my mind, that’s what I say.

That says something about the state. Now we have a plate like the New York plate, one with no sense of character. They took Lady Liberty off of their plates, and the New Yorkers hate it. We made ours into a tacky website advertisement, and now they’re trying to shove this on us.

I say no more! Bring back … Georgia, on my mind!

By Charles

September 16, 2006 12:22 AM | Link to this

Hey, you whining Liberals (oops, redundant) should be happy with this plate. It looks very similar to Ole King Roy’s former flag. It stinks and yes, it does look like a Michigan or Delaware or Pennsylvania yankee blue. A plate should be indicative of what a State represents, and should have personality. What in the world does this shade of blue have to do with Georgia? How difficult can it be to design a tag? Why not get public input before the decision is made?

By Fritz

September 16, 2006 12:26 AM | Link to this

License plates are probably the biggest advertiser of states. And so, our advertisement to the rest of the nation will be…

“Georgia, not much happening here!”

By rid0617

September 16, 2006 12:31 AM | Link to this

I’m stuck up here in Greenville, SC. The county names on the tags is the only way I can tell who has drove up from my home county and my daughters. IF IT AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT.

By John

September 16, 2006 12:35 AM | Link to this

definitely keep the counties on the plates..thats the character of our plates

By Sally Sloan

September 16, 2006 12:38 AM | Link to this

I’m keeping the “on my mind” tag that’s been on my car since 2000. It’s by far the prettiest Georgia tag.

Sally Sloan, Marietta

By Kyle

September 16, 2006 12:41 AM | Link to this

I really do not like the new tags. Specifically, I hate the reduction on the size of the county identifaction area. As a UGA student, I really enjoy seeing the many counties of Georgia represented on campus through the current car tags.

By Sean

September 16, 2006 12:41 AM | Link to this

At least the “Georgia” text is readable. The current plate with its white-on-white text coloring is really bad design.

By Kyle

September 16, 2006 12:42 AM | Link to this

I really do not like the new tags. Specifically, I hate the reduction on the size of the county identifaction area. As a UGA student, I really enjoy seeing the many counties of Georgia represented on campus through the current car tags.

By Kyle

September 16, 2006 12:43 AM | Link to this

I really do not like the new tags. Specifically, I hate the reduction on the size of the county identifaction area. As a UGA student, I really enjoy seeing the many counties of Georgia represented on campus through the current car tags.

By Kyle

September 16, 2006 12:44 AM | Link to this

I really do not like the new tags. Specifically, I hate the reduction on the size of the county identifaction area. As a UGA student, I really enjoy seeing the many counties of Georgia represented on campus through the current car tags.

By Alan

September 16, 2006 12:45 AM | Link to this

It looks too much like that rediculous flag designed by EX-governor Barnes. To hell with Barnes, to hell with his flag, and to hell with that stupid license plate.

By Kyle

September 16, 2006 12:45 AM | Link to this

I really do not like the new tags. Specifically, I hate the reduction on the size of the county identifaction area. As a UGA student, I really enjoy seeing the many counties of Georgia represented on campus through the current car tags.

By Murphy

September 16, 2006 12:47 AM | Link to this

I am sitting here, reading everyone’s comments and my soon to be 16yr old daughter, asks, what I am doing, i tell her, and she says let me see the new tag… I show her and she says “Wow, I don’t want that on my car!!!!” Out of the mouths of Babes!

By SC

September 16, 2006 12:47 AM | Link to this

Tacky, tacky, tacky. This isn’t Michigan…

By lee

September 16, 2006 12:49 AM | Link to this

I think the basic of this tag is good. It’s appearance is ok. Just add the Peach back to the middle in it’s new color scheme instead of the state seal. We need to think of 1. How easy is it to read on the road. Some of these states you just can’t read and it’s more important for officers to be able to read the plate than for us to like it. 2. It’s not that bad a color, yes the color could have more pazazz than the Michigan blue. How about a lighter blue or a more bold blue? 3. The flat design will have better visibility, the color could use some flash, the peach goes back to the center using bolder peach and green, the state seal is awful, and who cares whether the county shows up or not, there’s so many custom plates that do not have the county anyway. 4. It’s not about what looks like art however, we did get slammed when it came to our state quarter. Who else has a more lame state quarter than GA?

By Juya

September 16, 2006 12:50 AM | Link to this

I think the new tag look like a confederated tag, I think the georgia peach should be in the middle to add some taste to it, maybe that will help.i don’t like the prison look.

By HB

September 16, 2006 12:51 AM | Link to this

Wow…now our plates look like those hideous Michigan plates…and please put back the Georgia on Our Mind and the peach…thank you

By Anthony

September 16, 2006 12:54 AM | Link to this

Who cares if they change the slogan. It’s an Advertising Tradition … Georgia Dot Com is “Advertsing Our State” …

I personally Liked the Peach … We ARE The Peach State …

I like the Arch, too …

Do One, Do All, Just Get Rid of That Blue …

NO BLUE TAGS …

The Funniest Comment Above was the one that said it’s just another example of how State Officials are not in tune with the people … Just Who Comes Up With This Stuff, Anyway ?

BLUE ? ? ?

By Robert

September 16, 2006 01:04 AM | Link to this

Need ANOTHER reason to not vote for Sonny Perdue? Not only did he not bring the flag up for a vote like he promised, but he wants to put this butt ugly BLUE tag on Georgia cars!

A-B-S…Anybody But Sonny!

By Anthony

September 16, 2006 01:06 AM | Link to this

Who cares if they change the slogan. It’s an Advertising Tradition … Georgia Dot Com is “Advertsing Our State” …

I personally Liked the Peach … We ARE The Peach State …

I like the Arch, too …

Do One, Do All, Just Get Rid of That Blue …

NO BLUE TAGS …

The Funniest Comment Above was the one that said it’s just another example of how State Officials are not in tune with the people … Just Who Comes Up With This Stuff, Anyway ?

BLUE ? ? ?

By Lee 2

September 16, 2006 01:10 AM | Link to this

I too am a transplanted Ga in SC. Here in SC there are approx 20 tags to choose from and all are very artistic. Nothing could Be Finer, Hunley sub, Ducks Unlimited, United We Stand, In God We Trust, as every state does each college in the state, No Homeless Pets, Go here to see what GA could do. These are great designs.. www.scdmvonline.com/VehPlateSpecialty.aspx

By Glenn

September 16, 2006 01:15 AM | Link to this

I hope Bart Graham has a backup career plan. A day after his big announcement and they are already pulling back the new tag design.

I’m not sure which is worse, a corporation that hires a consultant for millions to design a new logo or a state government that sits a few political appointees in a conference room for 10 minutes to design a new license plate.

BTW: I also think the Big Blue LP is lacking in many ways. For example, look at the example above quickly and tell me what the license number is. You can’t do it. The broken sequence would result in fewer license plate numbers remembered in crimes and accidents.

Good old Bart must not be proud of his home county. He’s probably from Michigan.

What a bunch of blue and state seal obsessed bozos.

By Jerome

September 16, 2006 01:31 AM | Link to this

Wait a minute y’all…Tags are produced in prisons…This is Sonny’s finest moment in politics! Prison reform in Georgia…Capital punishment at its best…Having to produce those boring butt ugly monstrosities would scare any one straight. Brilliant! Just brilliant!

By fayce2b

September 16, 2006 01:33 AM | Link to this

I love the design. I am tired of the peach. I think some folks don’t like it because it doesn’t have the confederate flag.

By Jake

September 16, 2006 01:40 AM | Link to this

I agree with above.

By Bob

September 16, 2006 01:40 AM | Link to this

Almost half of the tags on the road do not have the counties on them *Look at your UGA - Tech - Dogs & Cats making out * no county id…as for the design…it looks very government I agree…but it is a government issued id for government purposes.

It is not a personal statement…if you want that, buy a specialty or vanity tag

By LighT

September 16, 2006 01:59 AM | Link to this

A hot mess! The fact that a new plate is even being considered when the funds could so easily be better allocated is mind boggling.

By Dan

September 16, 2006 02:01 AM | Link to this

1. Why is it that as time goes by and technology makes it easier to make artistic or cool-looking plates, states keep making them uglier and uglier and uglier each year? Look at Alabama’s, Pennsylvania’s, Ohio’s, and Indiana’s latest plates: UGLY. Why do we have to add to it? Our latest gray plates were bad enough; now this blue thing?! Come on, Georgia!

2. It is nobody’s business what county I live in. There is no valid reason for displaying what county we live in so prominently as we do now, so that is one good thing this plate does. Most states don’t have their residents’ counties plastered on their license plates in 24-point bold-face type. It is unnecessary and others’ curiosity is not a valid reason for having it on there.

By DaddyJoe

September 16, 2006 02:20 AM | Link to this

What does the Revenue Department know about designing tags? They just want the tax. Besides, I liked it when there were numbers on the tags based on the size of the county.

By Rob

September 16, 2006 02:39 AM | Link to this

Don’t like the color /design. Its too dark.

Lets keep the county names, it can be a nice conversation starter.

THe flat lettering is a good idea though. Makes it easier to read

By Rob

September 16, 2006 02:41 AM | Link to this

Besides, I like my new Hummingbird plate.. It would not look good in blue.

By Valerie

September 16, 2006 02:51 AM | Link to this

The tag is just plain ugly. It is dark and boring, and looks like a tag that would have been available 50 years ago.

Georgia’s tag should be sunny, bright, and welcoming. We should want to display an open state “personality”. We should want to live up to our slogan “ATLOPEN”.

Please don’t set Georgia back to the past with such a bland looking dark colored tag. Be creative! Be bright! Show state “personality” that people can relate to.

By kelvin hawkins

September 16, 2006 02:54 AM | Link to this

Personally, I like the current tags better than the new design. That color scheme doesn’t work for me at all. I, for one, am proud to display “Richmond” or “Houston” or whatever county on the tags. It lets everyone know where you are from. The only plus to not having your county on the tag, is that cops can’t pick on you for being from out of town!

By Q

September 16, 2006 02:59 AM | Link to this

The color is heinous! If I had a white car it might look good, but please…….I must agree with several people on this BLOG……..Can’t we find a better way of spending money? Also, what about the county? The tags have worked for us so far, if it’s not broken, why are tax payers paying to fix it? Good grief, this is the most visual display of foolish spending I have seen since changing a NB lane from 85 to 400 2 years ago. The DOT repainted the exit after 2 months of a cluster-flip! Are there just no competent people running the system any more? The new tag is stupid! I can see my taxes being spent foolishly!

By Ernie

September 16, 2006 03:05 AM | Link to this

3 words————-UGLY, UGLIER. UGLIEST!!!! who or what picked this design????

By Ron

September 16, 2006 03:09 AM | Link to this

I like my county displayed, it lets ATL cops I live here.

The color does not work for me. It looks like a Michigan plate.

Leave the current design, it’s worked so far!

Is this my tax revenue at work? Can’t we find a better way to spend money?

Leave the tags alone!

By L nalley

September 16, 2006 03:43 AM | Link to this

how about a peach tag with a confederate flag in the middle with black letters and numbers

By DeCori

September 16, 2006 03:47 AM | Link to this

I’ve lived here my whole life and that Blue tag is butt ugly. I’m glad they are going to let us vote on the design!! Give us a true representation of the atmosphere of Georgia. We deserve better!

By DeCori

September 16, 2006 03:49 AM | Link to this

I don’t want that blue crap on my truck!!

By bevis

September 16, 2006 04:10 AM | Link to this

They said “Butts”. County names should stay.

By david r. bullen

September 16, 2006 04:13 AM | Link to this

Uf da!!!!!!!!

The decision to change Georgia plate design is as bad as Wisconsin decision to get rid of the Yellow tags.

By DeCori

September 16, 2006 04:36 AM | Link to this

Take a look at improving & adding to the tags presently offered or save that money. If you need to jog your memory here is the website.

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/plates/images/Plates%20Photo%20Album/platestb.asp

By keep it REAL

September 16, 2006 04:45 AM | Link to this

I want a Atlanta Falcon tag . The thirteen stars are fine it should be red white and blue. History of this great nation AMERICA!It a AMERICA thing!

By UGAdogfan

September 16, 2006 04:51 AM | Link to this

Love the new plate. Hated that peach colored thing. Who in the world ever started a conversation with someone over the county on the license plate? Move forward, Georgia.

By keep it REAL

September 16, 2006 04:52 AM | Link to this

In God we TRUST I like on the tag but in america we trust america mite not GOD!

By Colleen

September 16, 2006 05:08 AM | Link to this

ONE WORD. FUGLY. Hey! Maybe they purposely made them ugly so us lowly taxpayers would pay for the specialty tags and generate more revenue for the state!

By CJ Johnson

September 16, 2006 05:14 AM | Link to this

Its 4:43 a.m. Saturday morning and I just saw the new tag design. Haven’t you heard of “Street Appeal”, that also applies to car tags as well. It is awful! Georgia is Sunny State, not a grayish Wintry State and should have bright; vibrant colors to showcase as such. Those stars need to go, and the peach cannot be seen in that location. Please think about placing one(1) star in the “.gov” and place the peach where those stars are. I realize that there are so many people fro

By CJ Johnson

September 16, 2006 05:26 AM | Link to this

continue….”I realize there are so many people from other states, this tag color resemble Michigan or some other states, but this is Georgia. So stay with our light colors, and think about “Cream, Tan or Beige for the background. Not that gloomy Blue!

By Steffie

September 16, 2006 05:39 AM | Link to this

They didn’t show how the wildlife or wildflowers tags would fit into this scheme - - and the first thing I thought was that they look like my old Michigan tags. “Georgia on my mind” is NOT an outdated theme and should be retained.

By Monstermac

September 16, 2006 05:58 AM | Link to this

All I can say about this tag is that it had to be designed by a rich white guy. No taste whatsoever, insipid and plain.

By Randy

September 16, 2006 06:07 AM | Link to this

It been said many times, but it needs to be said again. It is U-G-L-Y. Come on Georgia, show some class.

By Don

September 16, 2006 06:25 AM | Link to this

I think the taq is plain and ugly (no class). Without the county identification, it will help parents register their child in other county schools. After someone has done something illegal, I can remember the county the tag was issued in but may forget all the scrambled characters and numbers.

By Kathryn

September 16, 2006 06:32 AM | Link to this

the new tag is hideous! I am proud to be from Georgia when I travel on the highway, especially with my big Georgia Peach and the slogan Georgia on my mind. This tag is an embarassment to us all and makes me want to fly instead!

By Dave

September 16, 2006 06:39 AM | Link to this

slick way for all you right wing Christian nut cases to impose your views on everyone. what happened to separation of church and state?

By Ed

September 16, 2006 06:47 AM | Link to this

This looks like some kind of official government vehicle tag. It is a depressing color and does not highlight the spirit of Georgia.

By Jim

September 16, 2006 06:48 AM | Link to this

The purpose of a vehicle tag is to show that the vehicle is properly registered; the decal shows that the taxes have been paid. As long as law enforcement agencies are OK with the tag (letters, numbering easy to read), I’m fine with it. It’s not a fashion statement.

By Sallie

September 16, 2006 06:50 AM | Link to this

erase….erase….erase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Aarayah

September 16, 2006 07:17 AM | Link to this

I think that this new tag is awful. To take away the Georgia Solgan and the title of the Georgia Song “Georgia on my mind” is the stupidest thing Ihave ever heard. Besides like many before me have alreasy stated the color is all wrong. And what in world was wrong with the old tag. Yes, everyone had something to say about it,but it is way better than this ugly thing!!!

By Mikey

September 16, 2006 07:22 AM | Link to this

Maybe the new plate should have the flag of Mexico on it.

By Sallie

September 16, 2006 07:29 AM | Link to this

Jim, by the looks of your comment this must be your design.

By Louise

September 16, 2006 07:34 AM | Link to this

Obviously the designer is no designer. County names are important for security reasons (like at our club where we can quickly pick out cars parked illegally). Another thing: with that humongous seal in the middle, vanity names will be tough to read. The color is also awful. All in all, bad design, ugly plates. Don’t fix what isn’t broken, don’t waste our money.

By Don

September 16, 2006 07:35 AM | Link to this

The reason for the license plate is to identify the vehicle. To put anything except the tag number, state and county is a waste of money.

By ,,,=^.^=,,,

September 16, 2006 07:36 AM | Link to this

Looks like since the flag could not be changed to those hideous other colors, looks like someone is making us do it by these new tags. I hate them and it does not match my black trucks at all.

By GO Northside

September 16, 2006 07:43 AM | Link to this

It is about fashion. The plate should reflect the state and not some bland garbage. This blue makes me vomit. Government works for us and they need to listen.

Commissioner Bart Graham I have a message for you. That plate looks like dog squeeze. Why not have your minions come up with something original that looks pleasant and not just good for the stoplight cameras?

By Richard

September 16, 2006 07:43 AM | Link to this

Is this the only thing that we have to worry about?

By Brian

September 16, 2006 07:56 AM | Link to this

Sonny may trust in God. I trust in my Darwin fish. Color, design, and message—the whole thing sucks out loud.

By Jeff

September 16, 2006 08:00 AM | Link to this

One word to describe that new plate “ill”

By Williams

September 16, 2006 08:07 AM | Link to this

Yankee Blue?! How about a light color of gray for the background.

By MB

September 16, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

It is such a sad plate…Please don’t do that to Georgia!

By Glen

September 16, 2006 08:14 AM | Link to this

How much money is being wasted on designing and producing new plates? In California, car plates stay with the car for the life of the car. Once every ten years, there is a change made to the design of the plate. This practice saves state tax payers money. Why waste time and money?

By Dianne

September 16, 2006 08:16 AM | Link to this

Ugly tag, ugly color. Is this person color blind and totally devoid of taste? As for the snarky little comments and accusations that some people will complain about anything - some things need to be complained about. I think that falls under “free speech.” Lucky for me I am privileged to have a Purple Heart Tag (for combat wounded veterans), and am not affected. All it cost me was my husband’s life.

By Aaron

September 16, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

This tag looks just like the one I got rid of from Michigan when I moved here. Their tags have been blue for 20+ years. Believe me - you don’t want to follow Michigan’s lead, it leads to a dead end (socially, economically, politically)! I don’t want to even resemble that train wreck of a place (7.1% unemployment!!!!). Why are spending time, money and resources on this? Looks like someone is trying to justify their job with a little needless security of a “special project”. How about a special project focusing on getting the schools turned around to be top in the nation?.

By Mike

September 16, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Simply a very poor effort and a complete waste of taxpayer money

By Jay

September 16, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

The people who like it, must drive navy blue or white cars. That tag is ugly and I’m glad they are doing something about it. Let’s vote on a new one!

By Steve

September 16, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

Ahhh… A blue tag… Will Georgia be known as the blue state, as in, depressing??? Why not dark red, we could be known as the rust state.

What is the symbol in the middle? It means nothing to people from out-of-state. A Vidalia onion would look better.

Stick with a light color like white; it doesn’t clash with all the vehicle colors.

What’s wrong with the current tag??

By Rick

September 16, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this

UGLY TAG. BUT I SEE SONNY WANTS THE PEOPLE TO VOTE ON IT. I HOPE THIS VOTE IS NOT LIKE THE VOTE FOR THE STATE FLAG THAT WAS PROMISED.

By IVOR

September 16, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this

As a collector of Plates, I agree with the majority, the new plate is too bland, there are many really attractive plates out there, we need more creativity! - and please RETAIN the County names, makes life much more interesting when traveling.

By Dianne

September 16, 2006 08:34 AM | Link to this

To the person who reminded all of us Georgia Peaches that we no longer lead in the quantity of peach production, you need to know that our peaches are the sweetest and the best, which is waaaaay more important than being the most. Quality over quantity. Now get rid of that disgusting blue tag.

By Mark

September 16, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this

There is no value in this change. Lets cut our losses on what has already been spent on staff and materials.

With respect, the money is better spent elsewhere Dr. Perdue.

By Regularjoe

September 16, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

The tags are too dark. Why not keep the Georgia on my mind and the county?

By Jimmy

September 16, 2006 08:44 AM | Link to this

Hey folks - get a life. It’s a car tag. It’s not a house you’re buying or a car - it’s your tag. People will complain no matter the design. We’re 47th in SAT scores and we seem so proud of that - why don’t we put ‘We’re 47th’ on the tag! Just joking. The blue ones looks fine and so does the existing tag - either way it won’t add one more day to my life, put any more money in my account, or make be any more or less successful. Let the agency do their job and stop the nonsense.

By deegee

September 16, 2006 08:44 AM | Link to this

It’s beyond ugly, it’s downright depressing. It reminds me of Republicans.

By John

September 16, 2006 08:49 AM | Link to this

The new tags are ugly, current tags are nicer. Lighter colors are nicer looking.

By Mary

September 16, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

Please spare us this inappropriate color selection. Why not a neutral color? Blue is not a color option that matches many cars.

By Thom

September 16, 2006 08:54 AM | Link to this

Power of the people. Looks like we get a vote. Although, I will reiterate… There should not be a vote for one or two plates. As you can see, you can never satisfy everyone. There should be about 15 different designs that we can choose from when we get our tags. And I’d like them to be a little more exciting than just a plain white background with either an animal, a school, or an apple on the left side. (Or one of those stupid ‘Dawgs’.. WAR EAGLE!!)

I’d like to see Thrashers and Falcons tags, or colorful tags depicting GA’s beautiful mountains or seashore, etc.. TN and AL and FL all have a plethora of tags to choose from.

Oh, and to the person that said they were proud of their educator tag…. That’s pretty pathetic to be proud of that. With GA’s horrible national ranking I wouldnt admit that I were a teacher if I were you.

Lastly, to all those that make negative comments about it looking like a northern tag. That’s not a bad thing. I’m a damn yankee and proud of it. Didn’t the war end some 140 years ago? Oh yeah, that’s right it did. We won. Get over it.

By valarama

September 16, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

I guess GA officials thought since PA got rid of the ugly blue tags now was our chance to grab them, NO one else wanted them. Wonder why? I may have to move back to Alabama just to no have those jugle tags, that’s a scary thought!

By Diane Avery

September 16, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

I think the new tag is exciting, however, I do believe it need to have the COUNTY showing on it and I also think either PEACH STATE or GEORGIA ON MY MIND should be on it. Many people enjoy seeing the different counties when driving and the state slogans. There is a PRIDE in your state factor here. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my opinion.

By Richard

September 16, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this

I think the new tags look terrible. I really do not like the blue. Why would someone think that a “garish” blue tag would look good on everyone’s car? Is there a good reason for the state or it’s citizens to spending money on this unnecessary venture?

By Joan

September 16, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

I think the new tag is very unattractive. Certainly there should be someone in Georgia that could up with a better idea than this. If there is not, leave the tag the way is has been.

By Joan

September 16, 2006 09:02 AM | Link to this

I think the new tag is very unattractive. Certainly there should be someone in Georgia that could up with a better idea than this. If there is not, leave the tag the way is has been.

By MattB

September 16, 2006 09:07 AM | Link to this

The current Georgia tags are wonderful… the shading and blending of the gray and white along with the tastefully colorful peach make it stand out as a plate with character, charm, and grace. As a newcomer to Georgia I’ve found myself drawn to observing the county decals, curious to learn more about “exotic” counties I would come across. With great glee I would discuss new findings with my friends and family. Jeff Davis, Ben Hill, Coffee, Appling, Toombs, McDuffie, Echols, etc… were all gold to me.

I’ve been proud to take long out of state road trips and show off my Georgia peach plates.

It’s a real shame to see such a classy plate replaced with the uninspiring blue, county-less dud that has been presented. What was the decision making process? When did we get to vote? What was the design rationale?

A real shame…

By Scott

September 16, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

Instead of this ugly plain blue tag, Why can’t we use the old Georgia Flag ? It looks a whole lot better.

By Henry

September 16, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

The new tag is great looking and very tasteful. Anyone wanting a tacky tag should be able to pay extra and have one, or vice-versa.

By Janice

September 16, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

I don’t like anything about the proposed blue tag. I have always liked the lighter color tags (cream and peach with some green). I like the peach motif and “Georgia On My Mind” too. And I really want the county decal to be on the tag.

By Pat Hahn

September 16, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

IT STINKS!

By Big Bird

September 16, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

Governor, please DO NOT put a damn peach on the plate. By the way, TN and FL have no state income taxes - why can’t you spend your time figuring that out for over-taxed GA. Get to work!

By bbooth

September 16, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this

That’s a hideous design. Looks like a walmart sale of blue cardboard.

By Jake

September 16, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

why oh why do we need a new plate ? if we must have one, keep the county sticker. and yes, it reminds everybody over the age of 30 of the old Michigan tag.to quote a line from the play ” The Producers ” by Mel Brooks, Keep it plain, keep it simple, keep it gay. come on guys, there has to be a graphic artist that can do better.

By Kamala

September 16, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this

Ugly, Ugly, Ugly. I am from Michigan and I hate the blue tag that they have. Michigan actually started a new tag that was NOT blue. Blue is so sterile, cold and disconnected. I love GA’s tag original tag with the peach because it represents what GA is all about. They need to go back to the drawing board and start from scratch—color, symbols etc. The state seal is just not doing it!

By Chris

September 16, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this

I don’t care what the new plates look like, but a rolling advertisement for our state government website has got to go. Georgia.gov looks like we sold advertising space. Get rid of it. Blue isn’t a bad color, just not ALL blue. Michigan sucks bad enough, we don’t need our cars to look like we’ve been there.

By dj

September 16, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

voters not happy? so NOW perdue wants a referendum- why not consult the public in the first place? that was an arrogant move on this republican govenor’s part. and it is an ugly, low contrast color tag.

I say back to some kinda peach—the one used in the tourism of late with its vibrant color is a much better choice and bigger like the peach has been on the current one

By Ivan St. Thomas

September 16, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

That new tag kind of reminds me of how ugly the states of Delaware and Michigans tags are, or were. Its now very personal because that thing may wind up on the back of my vehicle, if I don’t weigh in and try to do something about it. Did those people lose their minds? How could they have assumed that something like that would be acceptable to the people to a point where they actually made a real one to photograph and show the world? The move is to beautify and improve at a reasonable cost. If possible, make the tags improved AND cheaper to purchase. That tag is butt ugly!

By Héctor Fernández L'Hoeste

September 16, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

Why not just leave the background white and make the characters blue (like one of the trial models featured in your article’s photo)? It would look better and improve visibility of the characters.

By J A

September 16, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this

Keep the tag we have. It is a good looking tag and doesn’t need to be changed. I have to agree this blue tag is “Butt Ugly!”

By Frank

September 16, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

State authorities need the tags to display the counties: Administrators and teachers at overcrowded schools identify out of district students by the tags on the cars used to drop them off at school, and law enforcement is made easier by identifying suspects with not only numbers/letters, but the county ID. I like the blue color, but put the county sticker back on. Also, what about the specialty tags? How will they look?

By luckydog

September 16, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

The new blue is simple, classy and I love the state seal in the middle instead of the stupid peach. It’s a very welcome change away from the ‘trendy’ tags (remember that awful multi-stripe thing we had a few years ago?..it looked like we bought them from an airbrush artist in Panama City.) And anyone who wants everybody else to know what county they’re from is welcome to paint the name on their car. But county names on all tags is an invasion of privacy.

By KA

September 16, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

I want the peach and “Georgia on My Mind.” Maybe they could change the color scheme a bit, but leave the basic design alone!

By Bettye

September 16, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this

Even though blue is one of my favorite colors, it is ugly on the new tag design. Having the state seal makes it look like everyone is a government worker! We need the peach, Georgia on my Mind, and the Counties on our tags. Bettye

By maconga

September 16, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

The proposed new tag is boring, unimaginative, has no personality, ugly, stale and unfortunately sounds like the bureaucrats that ok’d the design. People - this is the one thing that we can display with pride and use some imagination. Let’s make it reflect the fun, soouthern personality that we have not BORING! PLEASE LET US VOTE THIS DESIGN OUT!!

By SaltyDog

September 16, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

The current license plate is perfectly appropriate. It’s color blends with most all vehicles. Who determined that we needed a new design? Someone in government who is trying to justify their existence? Sonny, you’re better than this. I almost upchucked when I saw this new offering.

By faye

September 16, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this

Not only is it ugly and bland, but why are we wasting time and money on this?

Ugh.

By Ashley

September 16, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this

We should keep the old tag, and replace the Revenue Commissioner, he evidently does not have enough to do.

By KH

September 16, 2006 10:07 AM | Link to this

Gross.

By Don Pirkle

September 16, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this

Whoever designed the new license plate has to be from the north because only in N.Y, Michigan and other northers states has tags that will jump out and grab you as this design does. I simply do not like it.

By Rick

September 16, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

Frankly, I could care less…

By Daniel

September 16, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Like everyone else says, the colors are horrible and will clash with a lot of vehicles. Plus the counties and the peach needs to be there. I’m not a big fan of the old tags either, but they’re better than this. We need something creative, not this ugly blue crap with white characters that aren’t even raised, which I think is a main contributor to how dull this tag is. Whatever the new tag is, I think the characters have to be raised, or it just looks dull and cheap.

By WeAlreadyHaveChoices

September 16, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

I don’t mind the new one at all. And to be honest, I don’t care. We already have tens of choices for waht we put on our car. I pay my $25 to get a wildflower design b/c I like it better. Myst of my friends have selected wildlife, college pride, or other tag coices. Who cares what the free tag is? The fac that for the equivilat of $5 a year we can have wahtever we want means it doesn’t matter waht the default tag is. If you don’t like it, pick something you do. (personally, I didnt’ like the current wacked-out peach one). I’ve lived in several states before here, and it was about $100 a year for a specialty plate. Down here, the price is right to pick your favroite from the variety at the tag office

By Mitch

September 16, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

This license plate design and colors are so bad that it could bring down a Governorship.

By Joe Coffey

September 16, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

Boring…reminds me of the US Goverment tags, boring and not vvery creative or inspiring

By John

September 16, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

Leave it to ol’ Sonny to say something like “let’s put it to a vote and let the people decide.” LOL. Does this ring a bell? This lying traitor rode to victory and the Governor’s mansion by lying to the people who voted him in by claiming relentlessly that he’d make sure the people of GA could vote on whether or not to bring back the ‘56 flag. Didn’t happen did it…the ‘56 flag turned out NOT to be an option for voters. I do hope the people of GA haven’t forgotten this when they vote for Gov.

By T. David Jones, Jr.

September 16, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this

The base color of the plate is irrelevant. Swap the two images giving the peach in the middle the sugested size for the state info and the state information in the upper right corner the suggested size for the peach.

David Jones Marietta

By DL

September 16, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

Thank goodness! I am so sick of orange plates with goofy looking peaches.

By AB

September 16, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Very unattractive. Stay with a design that has a white or light colored background - AB

By WW-3

September 16, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

IF WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE BEING THE FAT, DUMB, AND LAZY STATE, LET’S JUST MAKE THE TAG LOOK LIKE THE REBEL FLAG

By Mike

September 16, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

Reminds me of those rust-belt states up north. It is absolutely hideous. Here’s a novel idea. Since this is an inane function such as designing a tag, how about outsourcing this to the public sector to people who are qualified in the field of graphic design. You know, those fancy artsy type folks. Personally, I think my 11 year old daughter could come up with a better design. In fact why not hold a competition and let school kids design it. Anything they would come up with would have to be better than the current offering.

By Pam

September 16, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

I think it is ugly, but my main gripe is taking the county names off.

By Gene Hanratty

September 16, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Absolutely horrendous…looks like something that belongs on a hearst!!! Fire the guy who designed this piece of junk!!!

By Ron

September 16, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

Are there still going to be ‘specialty’ plates, such as Disabled Athletes or Wildlife or Teachers?

By Jc

September 16, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

I already live with the state logo at work five days a week, give me a break and leave my personal car alone.

By time for the truth

September 16, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

This “new” blue number plate is VILE!!

Why not just leave the old/current plates as they are and STOP ripping off taxpayers with constant unwarranted changes every few years. This is just another state scam to fleece folks.

AS die hard Republicans my wife and I will NOT vote for Sonny if he allows this utterly pointless change to go through. We currently have three of the American Eagle wildlife number plates and are very happy with them … why cant we keep these plates until we change the vehicles? There is NO reason why not - except state greed!!

By Ray

September 16, 2006 11:15 AM | Link to this

I thoguht I was alone in being appalled at the designe of the new licence plate. I think we could do better by contracting with a 6th grade class for the new plate. The proposal looks like it was designed by the bureaucrats. I suggest we keep the Georgia on my mind plate with revisions. Make sure it matches the color of the majority car color which is white!! Cheers to Governor Perdue for having guts.

By Charles

September 16, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this

I don’t much care one way or the other about the color/design but they need to have the tag number in a format that doesn’t mix letters and numbers in the same group. Our current tags use 567-ABC rather than 5A6-B7C which the new ones show. As a psychologist and expert on verbal learning and memory, the alternating format is much harder to remember— for our aging boomer population and most importantly, for crime witnesses who catch the tag number of a fleeing felon. They’ll have less accurate infor to give to the police.

By Smitty

September 16, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

Amazing how much of our tax dollars will be wasted on changing Tags. Who cares what color just as long as the peach is gone. For those of you trying to save “Georgia On My Mind” gone like 4 years ago but the plates still exist because the change over was too costly to the state. But now with all the extra tax dollars from the gas tax we might as well spend it here instead of no education or something smart like that. Hey we moved up on SAT scores to 47th from 50th. WOW!

By dognose

September 16, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this

Aren’t the tag fees high enough without paying for a new style? GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR The old plates work for me!

By TA

September 16, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

Message to the State of Georgia Government: Leave the Blankety-Blank GA License plates alone. I haven’t heard or seen a single complaint aboout the current set of plates that are now offered. This is just another attempt at Taxation Without Representation. Sonny, if these new ugly plates are persued, the Perdue team will get the boot!

By Leah

September 16, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

I was thrilled when I saw the new tag! Finally, something sleek and classy-looking instead of that awful peach theme and peach color - I am really sick of that and it is so last century. The new one is refined, the seal matches the flag, and it is easy to read. I do think it is a shame to lose the identification of the county though. But the overall look is a huge improvement.

Now I read that Sonny is having second thoughts and worrying about popularity of the decision — I wish he’d grow a pair and stick with a decision (it was already approved, right?) instead of worrying about what the impact will be on his own popularity.

By Smitty

September 16, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

I forgot to ask the question; Why do so many of us casre about the county name being on the tag? I don’t get this? Can we tell wht the IQ of the driver is by the county name?

By Patricia

September 16, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this

No way, Son-nae!
You have heard of “ugly”? Add this to your vocabulary” UUUg-lee, meaning: Worse than ugly. The plate is UUUg-lee.

By Jim

September 16, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this

Way drab. Lose the gold in the middle—no one will recognize the GA seal; it gives a busy, cluttered look. Looks like a vanity tag for bureaucrats. How about a big peach or the speciality emblems instead? Please keep the county ID, and if possible, Georgia On My Mind. Dark letters on a ligher background is a more appealing combination to me.

By Vickie Ransbottom

September 16, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

Hate’em, hate’em, hate’em, I agree with the person that says they look like the plates on the rusted out Michigan cars; please choose something else. They have a depressing look to them.

By Susan

September 16, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

Someone called the color of the plate a “nice Yankee blue”. How about the choice of a “nice Rebel gray”? Talk about kicking a hornets’ nest!

By Lee

September 16, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this

Of course Georgia’s not on Sonny’s mind, it’s on a swamp in Florida.

Guess all those who like the tag are longing for their days growing up in Delaware….you can move back if you like.

Give me that big old pink peach smack dab in the middle….it ain’t pretty but it’s ours.

By kwn

September 16, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this

What she said, “It’s butt ugly and clashes with the color of my car” Hey, why not fire engine red. Probably someone’s art major daughter designed it and got paid back by the gov’t as a favor. Lot’s of states have cool looking licenses. I guess we don’t want to be a trend follower.

By Rick

September 16, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

What a waste of time! Don’t they have more to do than create? such an ugly tag? White goes OK with any color car, blue does not. Leave well enough alone!

By Gary

September 16, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

OK, the county strip is history. So why not use that same space for a ‘DUI DRIVER’ or ‘DANGEROUS DRIVER’ sticker for convicted violators. Done up in bright yellow or orange, the stickers would go well with the Yankee blue tag, and might warn others of potential danger. 35 to 50 percent of the drivers should be riding a bicycle instead of driving a vehicle. They are doing everything in their car except driving. Their distractions cause half the wrecks.

By Lynn

September 16, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

No No No I like the more the one we had before this last plate and lots more color with the Peach tint.

By fredo

September 16, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING. A Public Vote for this. Listen, these plates are for better then what we have now on all levels.

Our current plates are as bad as that orange gradiant about ten years ago. What we have now look like the job was given to a four year old who just discovered the gradiant tool in photoshop. I even bought a specail tag because of how much a hate the poor abstract representation of the peach on our current plates.

Leave it to people who think they now something about design to botch this all up again. In the end, it is going to come down to a beauty contest. Did anyone read the article? There was legetimate reasons why the design arrived to what it was: Clarity was the number one focus. Blue was not chosen because of what color the guys son chose to wear to school… it was chosen because the white numbers will be able to pop off the plate in the night.

By fredo

September 16, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING. A Public Vote for this. Listen, these plates are for better then what we have now on all levels.

Our current plates are as bad as that orange gradiant about ten years ago. What we have now look like the job was given to a four year old who just discovered the gradiant tool in photoshop. I even bought a specail tag because of how much a hate the poor abstract representation of the peach on our current plates.

Leave it to people who think they now something about design to botch this all up again. In the end, it is going to come down to a beauty contest. Did anyone read the article? There was legetimate reasons why the design arrived to what it was: Clarity was the number one focus. Blue was not chosen because of what color the guys son chose to wear to school… it was chosen because the white numbers will be able to pop off the plate in the night.

By Joe

September 16, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

The new proposed tag is not unattractive. Why not allow Georgia residents to do what some other states permit - that is select their own tag based on personal preference. Without additional cost such as for a prestige or wildlife tag, drivers can select what balances best with their desires, vehicle color, or even to match their garage door or clothing choices.

By Shay

September 16, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

My word! That plate is a HOT MESS! If there is enough negative feedback, will they go back to the drawing board? The color is awful, and I also like seeing the county on the plates. Please try again!

By PantherVeep

September 16, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

Butt Ugly Tag The only tag I have ever seen this bad is Delaware and New jersey and they have changed theirs!! Yuk!!

By Bill

September 16, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this

Maybe Sonny wants it Florida Blue after he spent a few mill down there on a sweet “inside” deal provided by his developer buddy he conveniently appointed!

Georgia is the PEACH state! Let’s give Sonny the BOOT and KEEP THE PEACH!

Sonny Perdue, get out of Georgia and go to Florida where most of your land and money are anyway!

By Greg

September 16, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

This is horrifying, and I’m embarrassed to live in a state where such an ugly tag could make it this far in the design process.

Specific criticisms: It is too “top-right heavy” with the .gov - it needs better balance on the left side and at the bottom / The blue is dismal and dark, and with the white lettering, it will look hideous on most vehicles / The ‘font’ for the tag ID is very ‘institutional’-looking / The tag doesn’t convey a clear ‘message’ about Georgia other than perhaps that it is one of the first thirteen colonies — perhaps it could try to convey something that Georgia stands for (or strives for)- such as creativity, diversity, freedom, whatever.

Perhaps the public should be invited to submit designs via the web (there are thousands of graphic artists out here with good taste), then put it up to a public vote?

By jane

September 16, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

The ugliest plates in the country are those blue Michigan plates…everyone knows that. We don’t want that!

The clarity argument doesn’t hold water…dark plates are much easier to conceal than light colored plates!

I’ll be casting my anti-incumbent votes across the board come election day.

By PantherVeep

September 16, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this

Lose the Blue!! - you want easy to read - Make it black and white!

By Stan

September 16, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this

I puked on the back of my car last night and that even looked better than this blue sh!t.

By John D

September 16, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Did they have the same graphics designer as the new pink $10 bill. No, there was no design expert here…just the revenue commission and the governor. Why not let one of Georgia’s prominent design firms take on the job. They’d probably do it pro bono for the exposure. Then we would not a design by committee (“Oh I know, let’s put God Bless America here and what about a ring of stars there and could we have a peanut somewhere too.”)

By Dirty Dawg

September 16, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

Couple of comments…if this goes through I guess I’ll finally have to get rid of my forrest green Jeep - can you imagine how that would look?

And while I didn’t notice if this had already been suggested, look for the Republicans to use this as a issue to get their ‘base’ to the polls - sorta like the gay marriage and the Confederate Flag thingys. ‘We can’t have no blue plates on our pick’em ups in Jawja, we’s a red state ‘by crackee (or is it cracker?)’!

By SUPER JUGGERNAUT

September 16, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

Since 1997, the designs for Georgia license plates have been boring with no personality whatsoever. Every time they come out with a new tag, it gets worse and worse. Perhaps they should just bring back the 1990 Georgia license plate and call it a day. That was one of the nicest looking plates in Georgia history.

By Dorothy

September 16, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this

The blue tag is pretty awful. It’s boring, plain, and military-looking. I don’t like the color. The plate says nothing about Georgia, except that the state apparently wants people to log onto its website. We need a license plate that relates to Georgia.

By Jerry Pardue

September 16, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

Please eleminate the county name on the new tags. Who cares. Frankly I live in Fulton and am not proud of that. The over all look of the new plate is acceptable. Get rid of the blue background or any dark color. The state seal is great. Suggest blue lettering on a light background. I am sick of the peach theme. SEPERATE LETTERS AND NUMBERS, EASIER TO REMEMBER FOR ANYONE INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT.

By John Ralston

September 16, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this

Obviously the thing is ugly. But these clowns want to put a bar code on the tag as well? F-U buddy…my bar code will be conveniently vandalized and unreadable…not by me of course. Sonny Perdue, keep your government out of my business.

By paul

September 16, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

I don’t like the color…I like the current non-color of white because it does not conflict with the color of my car.

I also don’t like the ga symbol in the middle. It’s too gov’t like…Makes me feel like I’m driving a gov’t issued car….and they’re going to put a bar code on them so the police can scan them???? I forgot this is not a democracy..it’s a republic….this gov’t is getting more and more redicilous by the second.

By count_schemula

September 16, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

It has to keep the county on there.

When I see Clayton or Douglas on the tag, I know what’s up.

By Dave

September 16, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

DirtyDawg,

The REPUBLICANS (Sonny and crew) are the ones that came up with this blue, county-less tag that only a Yankee could love. Go figure!!

By Keith

September 16, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

I really don’t care what the new tag looks like so long as the county designation is still included. I want to know when someone from Clayton county is driving around in my neighborhood.

By paul

September 16, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

one more thing…I like the current plates…they are perfect…DON’T CHANGE THEM!!!

By sandra

September 16, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

TO ALL THE HOTHEADS IN GA: IT’S A CAR TAG, FOLKS! WHY THIS MUCH FUSS ABOUT A DAMN CAR TAG? GET A LIFE- LET’S TALK ABOUT SOMETHING THAT REALLY AFFECTS THE QUALITY OF OUR LIVES- IMMIGRATION, TAXES, EDUCATION, TERRORISM, ETC… BUT NOT A STUPID CAR TAG. NO WONDER GA SCORES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL ON STANDARIZED TESTING AND SAT’S. WHAT A BACKWARD BUNCH OF PEOPLE

By T. David Jones, Jr.

September 16, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

the color is not the issue. the only thing I can suggest is to put a big peach right in the middle and the state crest maybe off to the side but keep the center reserved for a peach.

David Jones Marietta

By Ron Lenore

September 16, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

Ugly? Yes, very. But remind me again, why do we spend the time and money to change the plates every few years? They don’t wear out. Has anyone done an analysis on how much has been spent on a) designing new plates, b)issuing new ones, c) discarding old ones, and d) manufacturing new ones? Seems like a lot of resources that could be better allocated to MUCH better causes: hunger, education, homelessness are examples that come to mind.

By Sheila

September 16, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

First of all, between the Georgia on My Mind tag and all the specialty tags available, why do we need another new tag? I’m sure there are more important things for our government to spend money on.

Secondly, I love the counties being displayed on our tags. Not only is reading the counties on tags as you travel a fun thing to do, we have used it as a learning tool. In Georgia our 8th students take Georgia History where they are required to learn all the Georgia counties and their county seat. Leading up to the 8th grade, during our children’s time in 8th grade and long after our children and my husband and I have left the middle school years behind; we use the listing of the counties to keep our memory skills sharp.

I am a firm believer in change, but only when it is needed and not just something to spend money on.

Please let this issue come to the voters where I can have a say so in shooting down this unnecessary project that would be funded with my tax dollars.

By dmld721

September 16, 2006 01:30 PM | Link to this

The new tag sux. It’s really ugly. BRING BACK THE PEACH!

By Dan Gentry

September 16, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

Keep a dominant peach “picture” on the plate. This is something that is identified with/says “Georgia.” The state seal is not known by the geneal populace, especially when driving in other states. Color OK. Non-raised numbers/letters for easier recognition a great idea.

By Marie

September 16, 2006 01:36 PM | Link to this

Initial thoughts… 1) YUCK! 2) Stale(which seems to be the mindset of the creator) 3) Cold(which Georgia is NOT) 4) Boring(looks like a 90 yr old blind man done this - give a kid a box of crayons to spruce it up a bit, PLZ)

Personally the current tag is good - but if you are insisting on change - Lighten it up and don’t give us no baby blue mess, leave the white/grayish colors for background just put some colorful numbers/letters and a bigger PEACH on there - hell even a peanut farm would look better on there considering the current “trial look”.

Please consult a professional before “thinking” to redesign our tags again.

By bravesfansince1966

September 16, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this

How about having the children across the state submit sketches of their ideas….then we could select the very best. This would lead to creativity among the children and exposure of talent within our state.. call it Tag Idol… reward: a scholarship for the winnner.!!!

By Betty

September 16, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this

Keep the peach Keep “Georgia on my mind” Keep the county name I think all Georgians are proud of these. Why mess it up??

By bravesfansince1966

September 16, 2006 01:48 PM | Link to this

Lets have the children of the state create tag ideas at school then place them on line and have the peole vote for the best. this would create interest, reveal talent, and be something that all Georgian’s could appreciate. We could call the competition “Tag Idol” and award a scholarship to the winning entry. Wait, that would make too much sense and would save money..so it will NEVER happen:(

By Terri M

September 16, 2006 01:48 PM | Link to this

The tag is definately uninteresting and bland. I don’t think that I would want my state known for such a boring design. We all enjoy looking at the different tags on the road. The ones we remember the most have some interest. What is wrong with what we have now?

By Jeff

September 16, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this

If only this amount of attention and energy could be expended on issues of importance. Why do we obsess over the trivial: celebrities, major league sports, fashion, and now license plates?

The powers that be must be elated that we focus on the little things and ignore the big.

We get the government we deserve, and apparently we deserve very little. Please wake up!

By SebastianBlack

September 16, 2006 02:21 PM | Link to this

By koz

September 14, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this

We need to keep the County on the tag. That way us Henry County people can easily spot Clayton County people dropping their kids off at our schools.

LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!

By RoBo

September 16, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

Spineless Sonnysays go with it, but then gives in to the REDNECKS!!

By Martha

September 16, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

Why don’t we do like Florida? Have a lot of designs to choose from, but keep the county names on the tags. We could do a series on State Symbols…live oak tree, brown thrasher, cherokee rose, honey bee, etc., those would be attractive. One for each of Georgia’s landmarks….Stone Mountain, Okefenokee, Providen Canyon, etc…Georgia has so much to honor and advertise, what better than a car tag that goes all over the state/country?

By BP

September 16, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this

Current tags are unique w/ the black on white, peach, and county. No other plate looks like it. Don’t see any reason to change.

By Elizabeth

September 16, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

I like it. It is fresh, clear & an excellent design. Reflects Georgia’s forward thinking. It will be easily identifiable as we travel in other states. Thanks for the good work!

By chuck

September 16, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

LEAVE THE PLATES ALONE!

By RoBo

September 16, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

Pres. Bush is responsible for this whole tag mess. I heard that Karl Rove felt that a BLUE tag was too “democrat”- like and Sonny didn’t run it past Karl and W. They got real angry because Mr. Dick Cheney might find out and cause a coup de ‘etat so they really quickly cancelled this blue tag and are getting a BIG RED one. And that’s the absolute truth!

By cynthia

September 16, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

not sure if a public vote is neccessary. afterall if 5 crappy designs are presented, we’ll still end up with a crappy design. the public might hate a dark background but if lighter numbers/letters on a dark background are proven to be more legible then public opinion shouldn’t have much weight on that issue. that seal is another issue. hopefully a reputable design professional will be consulted before moving farther.

By mark

September 16, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this

U.G.L.Y. This says it all. Leave it to the state to pick a tag that says how stupid our government is. How about the top of the tag saying GEORGIA ON MY MIND. With the Peach symbol in the middle. use a lighter color for the tag if you don’t like blue. Its our state, LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE…..

By Kevin

September 16, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this

HEY CAPS STUCK SANDRA!!! GET A CLUE LIL DARLING. THIS BLOG IS ABOUT THE NEW GEORGIA CAR TAG DESIGN. IT’S NOT ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE UNDER THE SUN THE IS AGGRAVATING YOUR PMS CONDITION. NOW BE A SWEETY AND RUN ALONG SO THAT THE GROWN-UPS DISCUSS THE NEW TAG. BUH-BYE :)

By Adam

September 16, 2006 03:33 PM | Link to this

After I graduate college in Tennessee, I am moving to Atlanta, and I don’t want that thing on my cars!

Plus, a must is county names!

By Jason

September 16, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

Simply put, it’s ugly.

By Linda B.

September 16, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

The new tag says “This state is so boring we couldn’t think of anything to put here but the state seal”.

By David Anderson

September 16, 2006 04:21 PM | Link to this

If I wanted a Euro tag I would have moved to Europe. Nuff said!

By K

September 16, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

UGLY! From the colors to the design. The peach and the counties should stay.

By Larry

September 16, 2006 04:23 PM | Link to this

Why have a smurf blue tag on your car? It’s the ugluest thing I have seen since I can remember tags on cars here in Georgia. Neutral is best, not some stand out, Smurf-puke blue that advertises the state of Georgia website.

By K

September 16, 2006 04:27 PM | Link to this

UGLY! The colors are too dark. It looks very BORING. Keep the peach and the counties.

By ginger

September 16, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this

How in the world can an ugly smurf blue plate represent Georgia’s forward thinking?????

How bout something with a little class and interest. We have beautiful lighthouses, wildlife and scenic beauty in this state, why don’t we use it to show what we have? The other wildlife tags were just plain ole ugly, to the point of tacky.

This is the EMPIRE state of the south…let’s make the tag stand out and shout it!! g

By Kalvin Brewer

September 16, 2006 05:04 PM | Link to this

They would have been better off paying a consultant to come up with ideas for the license plat, than the wasted man hours to come up with that fuggle ugly thing. The one good idea they had was to make the government plate a different color.

By Kema

September 16, 2006 05:05 PM | Link to this

I like it. Classic, simple, easy to read. Add the county to the bottom and make it forest green and it’s perfect. We have a lot more “green” in Georgia, than peaches! We’re one of the best states for trees, pastures and lawns!

By Eagle

September 16, 2006 05:06 PM | Link to this

As a Georgia Southern alum, I like the color combo. Just put an eagle, where the state seal is and it’s perfect.

By Shannon

September 16, 2006 05:07 PM | Link to this

UGLY!!! Thats all I can say. Let us design our tag. I can promise we’ll do a better job than the government can do! Shannon

By GATN

September 16, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

how about this? we keep the UGLY blue plates and they remove the annual car tag tax.

By SpeakingTruth

September 16, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

The proosed design is U-G-L-Y. No, No, NO! Keep the county names; and why can’t we just keep the tags we currently have? Changing it is a total waste of money. For what? Keep the ones we have.

By Shoemake

September 16, 2006 05:27 PM | Link to this

I think the tag looks great. It is unique looking, modern, very classy and professional, and not gaudy. I hope they stick with the original plan.

By Like that is going to work

September 16, 2006 05:28 PM | Link to this

Can I keep my old tag rather than to submit my family egg hurling when I drive thru another state?

By Yvonne

September 16, 2006 05:38 PM | Link to this

Good Lord, folks! It’s only a license plate. Get you pants in a bunch over something that really matters!!

It’s this sort of thing that crack Northerners up!! LOLOLOLOL

By Dave Armstrong

September 16, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

It is just too plain for me. I am going to order a speciality tag for our cars. We have been doing the Wildlife and University tags for years anyway. Dave Armstrong

By YankeePhuk

September 16, 2006 07:03 PM | Link to this

Phuk this blue tag and phuk sonny. I aint putting that sh!t on my truck!

By Kenny and Melissa

September 16, 2006 07:51 PM | Link to this

Bart Graham says he wants a plate with a classic look! He also wants to keep it around for a number of years! He has to be joking. This is the UGLIEST plate in the history of the world!!! We can’t imagine driving around the city looking at this blue plate. A plate should look nice on all car colors. Keep the white background and the peach accents. Just keep it PEACHY!!!!

By Darrell

September 16, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

I don’t like the tag, but when did we ever get to pick one.? Just live with it.

By Gregory

September 16, 2006 08:46 PM | Link to this

Surely we can spend money in much more significant projects than this. There is absolutely no justification for this waste.

By Brad

September 16, 2006 08:49 PM | Link to this

Yvonne’s right. Yeah, its butt ugly but does a new license plate design really deserve all of this attention when (for comparison’s sake) roughly 5000 babies are murdered in the womb every single day in our country? Thats 5000 real people. Not imaginary people. Real flesh and bone people. Almost twice the number murdered on 9/11. I’m not trying to kick up a firestorm over abortion but honestly some things just pale in comparison. Its a real shame that those people, killed, don’t get any attention at all.

By Duke Bentley

September 16, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

This current design is not appealing. I think that the background shouldn’t be a solid blue. It should be a lighter color blue and the background could have a different color in the center sandwiched in a lighter blue color. The plate should have the slogan for the state on it. I’m glad to hear that this design is back to the drawing board, hopefully something a whole lot better will come up soon.

By Robert Rentz

September 16, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this

I really Like the current Tag. This blue thing is absolutley ugly. I believe Connecticut once had a similar tag, and I thoought whoever designed that tag had no sense of style. Keep the Peach, and the county. I choose my car color, the state has a responsibilty, to release a tag that does not detract fron whatever color I choose. I am strongly against this new tag. Robert Rentz

By AskiP

September 16, 2006 10:56 PM | Link to this

Hate the new tag. Keep county on WHATEVER tag WE have to renew every year. Whatever happened to the NASCAR tags?

By MC

September 16, 2006 11:00 PM | Link to this

I must say, apart from the excessively-detailed state seal and the graphics being strangely off-center, I don’t mind it much.

By Jasmine

September 16, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this

I do not see any point in changing the current tag. There hasn’t really been any complaints about the current tag but I do see many on the new proposed design. Why fix something that isn’t broken? This new design does not represent Georgia because for one thing it reduces the peach that has so richly represented this state to almost nothing. Whenever someone sees a passing tag with that Peach on it, they know that car is coming from Georgia.They do not even have to read the state name to figure it out. It is a huge symbol in Georgia and it is seen everywhere. Even if someone does not want that peach on their tag, how would that affect other tags that are around. Have you ever seen a blue tag with UGA or GA Tech on it? What about Spelman, Morehouse or other schools that have tags made for them? What about the current tags that are made for wildlife and other specialized tags? It is definitely not unique. Have you seen the Michigan and Pennsylvania tags? They are not too different from this proposed design. Oh I forgot Pennsylvania did not like the tag so they changed it and it was once VERY similar to this proposed new design. The only difference is that it had a cracked bell in the middle. If they didn’t like it, why would we? The bottom line is that this is one UGLY tag that should have never crossed anyone’s mind.I might just ask other students and faculty at my school(Clayton State University) what they feel about this new design. After all the Georgia and National Archive is close by. Maybe we can get a clue from there to figure out the next new design for the state tag if it must be changed.

By Josh

September 17, 2006 02:03 AM | Link to this

Too stiff and boring.The peach in .gov looks stupid. Needs more imagination. Also, they are gonna start putting barcodes on them for the police to scan. And lf you’re gonna write GEORGIA.gov on them, leave the WWW. Looks unbalanced.

By UGA 72

September 17, 2006 05:37 AM | Link to this

Obviously designed by Roy Barnes Flag designer, it was ugly then, still ugly now, and will be ugly forever. I agree with those saying the current Tags are among the prettiest of any States, and of course Georgia can’t stand being first in anything, so our estupido Governor wants it changed.

Wait, I think I understand now, Sonny is easily confused and has mistaken the car tag for the Flag vote he promised. Either that of he promised someone a contract if they’d sell him some more land cheap. Everyone knows the way to Sonny’s heart is through his pocketbook.

By Robert

September 17, 2006 06:43 AM | Link to this

I DONT LIKE THIS TAG . THIS TAG LOOKS LIKE THE ROY BARNES FLAG THE PEOPLE VOTED OUT A FEW YEARS AGO . PEOPLE DID NOT LIKE THAT FLAG . I AM SHURE THE SAME PEOPLE DONT LIKE THIS TAG. IF GEORGIA GETS THIS TAG WE WILL HAVE THE UGIEST TAG IN AMERICA.

By Cheryl

September 17, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

I think this new tag looks horrible. Why can’t our state government do something useful instead of wasting our tax dollars on another useless tag?

By phil

September 17, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

Since Sonny did not let us vote for the Stars and Bars on the flag as he promised, maybe he will let us vote for it on the license plates to honor our southern heritage that Barnes took away. Its red, white and blue and looked great on Bandit’s 1977 Trans Am.

By Fred

September 17, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

You have to be kdding! That is the ugliest tag I have ever seen. Also it looks like the BUTT UGLY tag of Michigan!

By S.T. Morris

September 17, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

The tag we have is fine. A new plate costs money and we need to better spend available resources. As tourism tool the current tag is becoming instantly identifiable at a glance. That is GOOD! I find it companionable to notice the county name in a fellow traveler’s tag. It brings a smile and wave, and maybe a positive thought about our home. The blue tag is ugly and looks like other state tags with too many jumbled letters and numbers.

By Vince Brown

September 17, 2006 07:00 PM | Link to this

I think it’s a great looking Tag it about time Georgia added some color to there tags a lot of other States have nice colorful tags so why can’t we.

By Kitty Wiggins

September 17, 2006 08:29 PM | Link to this

I really like the blue background—it will look great with my Auburn (AU orange and blue) personalized logo tag!

By Ron

September 17, 2006 08:59 PM | Link to this

I must say that when I use to travel as a child, I would look at all the tags on the cars passing by and tell my mom…”Hey, they’re from where we are from!” Well, with these new tags…I’d be ashamed to say I am from Georgia. I grew up in Florida and from what I can see today with the many choices Floridians have…maybe we need to send our brain surgeons in Georgia government to Tallahassee to figure out how to develop a color scheme that’s more suitable to be on a vehicle. I do think it’s time for a change (and a little color wouldn’t hurt), but let’s not change to that overly simplistic and boring tag that says very LITTLE about the people in Georgia. Any by the way, if we make a change, let’s give the people of Georgia options!

By Kitty Wiggins

September 17, 2006 08:59 PM | Link to this

I really like the blue background—it will look great with my Auburn (AU orange and blue) personalized logo tag!

By Julie Johnson

September 18, 2006 01:49 AM | Link to this

I hope you’re not going to charge atheists and agnostics more to decline this plate and take another. Expect law suits if you do. I’m all for leaving the county name off, though. I live in Cobb County, which has been internationally embarrassed by its stance on evolution. I thought about putting a Darwin fish on my car to counter my “Cobb County” plates. I declined, not wishing my car to be keyed by some right-wing evangelical. “That would never happen,” you may say. Right-wing evangelicals have blown up women’s clinics, and shot the people who work there. Shot them dead. The people who follow them name their babies after the murderer. Why not stick with the peach, and “Georgia on My Mind,” which is such a nice motto? It’s secular, and there’s no controversy.

By Miranda

September 18, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

that tag is ugly. And to the previous poster - why should Democrats have to use this ugly tag when a republican is the one changing it? Let republicans use that thing.

I don’t care about the county part of it, I use a Breast Cancer Awareness tag & I really hope they don’t take that away.

By Dee

September 18, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

WOW. I’ll miss ‘Georgia on my Mind’…and it will appear that we all attended the same school…Is that for ‘unity’? The peach will not be missed. I do hope that the counties will be on the tags, though.

By jody ray

September 18, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this

The flag that looked like this was voted the nations’s ugliest. So now ya’ll(not we) put it on a tag. Sounds like some more backroom politics. Why leave the county off? What purpose does that serve? Just go back to the people calling the shots and tell them to try again, ugly is still ugly.

By jodyray

September 18, 2006 02:22 PM | Link to this

The flag that looked like this was voted the ugliest in the nation, and now ya’ll (not we) put it on a tag. Smells of more backroom poltics. Why leave the county name off? To many associated southern names? Go back to the folks in the backroom and ask them to please try again!!!

By lizssi

September 18, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

Hopefully they won’t screw up the specialty tags as much as the standard one. It is just ugly like the blue and yellow flag was.

By R Calvin Barnes

September 18, 2006 08:24 PM | Link to this

The ugly blue plate immediately reminds me of Michigan (I’ve never lived there) seen on many cars in the Atlanta metro area. This plate is soooo bad we would need to change colors every year, which may not be a bad idea since we can’t get our folks to put the Month and/or Year stickers in the correct place and since the new plates are not embossed, we should be able to create our own license plates on our personal computers - (something like printing your own money). Wow! The genius that dreamed up this plate must have the education of a doctorate to the 2nd power.

By Ed

September 19, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

I think that this plate looks ugly :>( it need to be more colorful more color in it then blue. Other states has a more colorful and better looking plate I think that you need to start over and make it look better. Change it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Monica

September 19, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

Seriously? I mean who comes up with these bright ideas. I have an idea, let “the people” decide:

a) if we want a new tag b) the design c) the county feature (which I like)

I mean, if you are gonna make an effort, at least TRY.

By Mike

September 19, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

Tag design is uglier than a mud fence. Like the idea of the “bar-coding” to assist police in determining if the vehicle is covered by insurance or if its on the “hot sheet” as stolen or if it was involved in some type of criminal activity. Emboss the lettering and numbers, make ‘em bigger and, by all means, keep the county identification strip.

Peach, peanut, pecan, whatever: it doesn’t matter because its so small one can not identify what it is unless they are very close.

Instead of the coat of arms in the center of the plate, how about an image of the carving on Stone Mountain?

By David

September 19, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

We want the county names back on the plates. Why remove the county names from the tags???

I think the new tags are butt ugly, but whatever color they decide on it better include the county name!!

By Robbie

September 20, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

Are you f-n kidding me? Who in THE BLUE HELL came up with this nightmare? We rank 48th in education, and now we’ll be able to tell the rest of the country whenever we travel outside of the state. This ugly a** thing was designed by a Yankee wasn’t it?

Change the letters on that plate to: UNCR8IVE

Buy a crayon box and start over jackasses!

By TR

September 20, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

I think is makes no senes to spend money on new plates. The current GA plates look fine to me. There is one thing I do find a bit odd. I never understood why Georgians have their counties on their plates, anyway. I guess it’s a southern thing. Plus, why do you need to know where someone comes from, anyway? I guess certain counties have certain kinds of people. And you want to know when ‘those people’ are in your community.

C’mon Georgians! Don’t live up to the sterotype!

By Kasey

September 20, 2006 07:55 PM | Link to this

Oh that is hideous! People spend a lot of money making their car look good and that plate would just ruin it! :(

By Kennon

September 21, 2006 12:31 AM | Link to this

well, I thought it looked good until I read the comments. Dark Blue is my best color, I guess that is it.

By Elizabeth

September 21, 2006 01:01 AM | Link to this

Yipes!!!!!! I am a graphic designer and would have been fired on my first day had I come up with something that UGLY. And boy would I also like a shot at the wildflower tag. It should be attractive and not so static and boring. Who comes up with these things? Do they have any art training at all?

By Jeff Marlow

September 21, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

That thing is ugly. It looks exactly like “the ugliest flag on the continent.” Are yall stupid, or what? Is there no artistic talent in liberal Atlanta? Why not hire whoever Florida uses? They have beautiful tags. I’m sure sellout Sorry won’t allow supporters of Southern Heritage to submit a design. I’ll keep my SCV tag, thank you.

By Ellen

September 22, 2006 10:17 AM | Link to this

This looks like the tag from Delaware. Do we want to be Delaware?

The existing tag is fine. If we changed it, we could at least stick with the white background so the change isn’t so drastic. This reminds me of the “ATL every day is an opening day” ad campaign. The idea was to put a better spin on Atlanta’s image. People aren’t so easily fooled. We know what the problems are in Geogia - traffic, pollution, and sprawl. Why not spend the money to fix these?

By Julian

September 23, 2006 07:59 AM | Link to this

I like the current one just fine. This one is Very Very UGLY. I do not like it leave it alone and fix some of the things that are in need of repair.

By Heather

September 23, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

How bout the AJC’s suggested Cherokee Rose design???

By Hmm

September 26, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this

That Cherokee Rose is very nice and should still be good visibility for law enforcement. I’m not sure if the folks objecting to the dark blue would also hate the black, though.

I hope the state considers it, or at least runs some sort of submission-by-the-people program to get more ideas.