http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/251/story/448512.html

Turtle enthusiasts have been waiting for almost five months for news about a proposed sea turtle state license plate.

Proceeds from sales of the $25 tags would be used to increase funding for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. Republican state Rep. Jerry Keen of St. Simons Island spearheaded the legislation for the plates. Gov. Sonny Perdue signed it in May.

Marketing director for the Jekyll Island Authority, Eric Garvey, says the tag needs final approval from the state Department of Natural Resources.

Garvey says if interest continues, the center should be able to reach its goal of having 5,000 turtle tags on the road within the first year.

Florida already has a very successful sea turtle license plate program. The proceeds of which support sea turtle research and conservation in Florida.

North Carolina has a similar program with the proceeds supporting the sea turtle hospital on Topsail Island.