‘Georgia on My Mind,’ ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ Among Songs to Enter Public Domain in 2026

Each year, dozens of classic songs, movies, and other cultural works reach the 95-year copyright maximum in the U.S., ...

‘Georgia on my Mind’ enters public domain on Jan. 1

ATLANTA, Ga. — The music and lyrics to Georgia’s official state song enters into public domain on Jan. 1, 2026. But if anyone ...

‘Georgia on My Mind’ to enter public domain on Jan. 1. Here’s what that means

Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...