GA State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 26, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia ordered U.S. and State of Georgia flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. Parton was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and philanthropist whose career spanned seven decades, during which she earned dozens of top 10 country hits and became a universally beloved figure in American culture. Governor Kemp stated that her exceptional talent, voice, and kindness were American treasures, noting that her impact reached far beyond the music industry. The flag order honors her legacy of contributions to music and her significant philanthropic work, including her Imagination Library, which donated hundreds of millions of books to children worldwide.
Flag protocol
All state buildings and grounds throughout Georgia are to fly the U.S. flag and State of Georgia flag at half-staff for one week.
Source: news.google.com
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.