Georgia State Song Web Page

On April 24, 1979, "Georgia On My Mind," with music by Hoagy Carmichael and lyrics by Stuart Gorrell, was designated Georgia's official state song. It was performed on March 7, 1979 before a joint meeting of the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives by Georgia-born recording artist Ray Charles.

http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/state_symbols/state_song.html

Wikipedia article about "Georgia On My Mind"...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_on_My_Mind