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# O.C.G.A. § 1-2-3. Duration of citizenship.

Until citizenship is acquired elsewhere, a citizen of this state continues to be a citizen of this state and of the United States.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 54; Code 1868, § 50; Code 1873, § 47; Code 1882, § 47; Civil Code 1895, § 1806; Civil Code 1910, § 2163; Code 1933, § 79-202.

## Cross References

Determination of venue in proceedings against corporations, § 14-2-510. Determination of domicile of persons, T. 19, C. 2. Determination of residence for purposes of voter registration, § 21-2-217.