A state-issued document that defined the limits within which a local unit must operate. Traditionally restrictive, no local government can exist without one. Charters include considerable detail, for example, defining the types and limits of local taxation.
1. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the most dangerous snake in Georgia, has no natural enemies and is at the top of the food chain. It is normally found in south Georgia, although there have been a few sightings in Middle Georgia.
Controlling Poison Ivy in the Landscape (C 867-10) Poison ivy (Rhus radicans) is a common poisonous plant in Georgia. Its preferred habitat is moist, deciduous forests and wooded areas; however, it is also found in pastures, fence rows, ornamental plantings and various types of noncropland areas.