A close-up of 'Nugget's' face.

TIFTON, Ga. — Poultry and canines now coexist in Tifton, thanks to a new addition at Chick-fil-A.

“Nugget,” the fourth in a series of University of Georgia Tifton campus decorated bulldog statues, was introduced Monday afternoon at the restaurant. Nugget stands at southwest edge of the parking lot, facing traffic on U.S. 82, his name labeled on the “Call the Dawgs to Tifton” plaque at his feet.

The ceremony was briefly delayed by rain, which meant a rainbow was visible behind the statue when its official “unleashing” took place.

Dr. George Vellidis, professor of crop and soil sciences at UGA Tifton campus, opened the proceedings.

Tifton Chick-fil-A franchise owner David Pettis said it is “pretty cool” to have one of the statues at his location. The restaurant, which recently reopened after a major renovation remains extremely popular. Pettis credited that success to community support.

Denise Gravitt, who is involved in marketing at Chick-fil-A, said the store is “very proud” to receive the bulldog before she thanked the University of Georgia Tifton campus representatives in attendance. Pettis mentioned in his speech that it was Gravitt who suggested a statue for Chick-fil-A.

“Nugget” wears his traditional red UGA sweater and is also adorned with Chick-fil-A logos, including cows.

The bulldog statues, a tradition in Athens where UGA’s main campus is located, began popping up in Tifton in August as part of celebrations for the university’s 100th anniversary of its Tifton campus. The first statue to be unveiled is located at the UGA Tifton campus. Two more are on Main Street in downtown Tifton.