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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.