1. You’ve Developed an Unhealthy Obsession with Boiled Peanuts.
Boiled peanuts are a staple snack in Georgia, and if you find yourself craving them at all hours of the day or night, you’ve probably spent too much time in the Peach State.
2. You Think 40 Degrees Is “Chilly.”
After a few years in Georgia, your definition of cold gets warped. Anything below 50 degrees suddenly feels like winter, and a 40-degree day might have you reaching for a coat and scarf.
3. You’ve Gotten Used to Saying “Ya’ll” Without Thinking About It.
It’s inevitable—“ya’ll” becomes second nature, even if you’re not from the South. If you’ve caught yourself saying it in the middle of a conversation with someone from out of state, you might be too far gone.
4. You’re Not Bothered by the Humidity Anymore.
In the beginning, the humidity in Georgia feels suffocating, but after a while, you get used to it. If you find yourself walking outside in July without breaking a sweat, it might be time to admit you’ve lived there for too long.
5. You’ve Mastered the Art of Avoiding Potholes.
Georgia’s roads can be notoriously full of potholes, and if you’re now an expert at weaving around them without missing a beat, it’s a sign that you’ve spent too many years dodging road damage.
6. You Consider “Sweet Tea” as Essential as Water.
If you’ve transitioned from regular iced tea to sweet tea as your go-to beverage, or you can’t even imagine drinking tea without sugar, you’re officially living the Georgia way.
7. You’ve Learned to Appreciate the “Lull” in Traffic.
Traffic in Georgia, especially around Atlanta, can be unbearable. But after living there long enough, you’ve learned to find joy in the occasional “lull” when the roads aren’t completely packed.
8. You’ve Developed a Love-Hate Relationship with Georgia’s Weather.
From sunny days to sudden thunderstorms, Georgia’s weather can change in the blink of an eye. If you’ve started planning your day around the weather app and still get surprised by afternoon rain, you’re probably a long-time resident.
9. You’ve Spent More Time at Chick-fil-A Than You Care to Admit.
Chick-fil-A is basically Georgia’s state treasure. If you’ve found yourself getting breakfast there more times than you can count or just casually walking into a location like it’s a second home, it’s a Georgia rite of passage.
10. You’ve Gotten Used to the Phrase “Bless Your Heart” (Even When It’s Not So Blessing).
Whether it’s said with sympathy or as a backhanded compliment, “bless your heart” becomes part of your vocabulary. And if you’ve used it, especially when you’re secretly judging someone, then you know you’ve been living in Georgia for far too long.
