As the debate over the official state bread of Georgia heats up, one contender is rising to the top: cornbread. A proposed House Bill 14, backed by Republican State Representatives Kasey Carpenter, Steve Tarvin, and Tim Fleming, alongside Democrat Omari Crawford, seeks to formally designate cornbread as the Peach State’s official bread.

The iconic Southern staple could soon hold a prestigious title, reflecting Georgia’s deep-rooted culinary traditions. In addition to the cornbread proposal, lawmakers are also advocating for collard greens to be recognized as the official state greens of Georgia, signaling a broader movement to celebrate the state’s unique agricultural and culinary heritage.

Curious about how Georgia compares to other states in their food designations? For instance, Alabama boasts the Lane Cake as its official state dessert—a layered treat infused with bourbon, pecans, coconut, and raisins that gained fame in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Texas enjoys its own state bread with pan de campo, a large flatbread colloquially known as cowboy bread. Meanwhile, Arizona has chosen lemonade as its official state beverage, and Connecticut has claimed the snickerdoodle as its signature cookie. Hawaii’s taste leans toward the coconut muffin as its official food, while Illinois has declared popcorn as its state snack.