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(a) The rights of citizens include, without limitation, the following:
(1) The right of personal security;
(2) The right of personal liberty;
(3) The right of private property and the disposition thereof;
(4) The right of the elective franchise;
(5) The right to hold office, unless disqualified by the Constitution and laws of this state;
(6) The right to appeal to the courts;
(7) The right to testify as a witness;
(8) The right to perform any civil function; and
(9) The right to keep and bear arms.
(b) All citizens are entitled to exercise all their rights as citizens, unless specially prohibited by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 1. General Provisions § 1-2-6 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-1-general-provisions/ga-code-sect-1-2-6/
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