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.
Snakes of Georgia. Snakes are common across Georgia, even in urban and suburban areas. As development and population growth continue in Georgia, encounters between humans and snakes will increase. Georgia is fortunate to have among the highest biodiversity of snakes in the United States with 46 species. Snakes can be found from the mountains of northern Georgia to the barrier islands along the Atlantic coast. The rich diversity of snake species makes Georgia ideal for observing and learning about snakes.