Knobbed Whelk Becomes Georgia’s Official Seashell
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ATLANTA — The knobbed whelk, a cylindrical shell distinguished by a knob on top, has become Georgia’s official seashell. The state Senate voted Wednesday in favor of the resolution, which already had passed in the House. It does not require the approval of Gov. Joe Frank Harris.
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