Brown v. State, 161 Ga. App. 55, 57 (3) ( 289 S.E.2d 9). As to the issue raised at trial by defendant there was no requirement that the officer be an expert in order to express his opinion as to the amount of damages to the vehicle, provided he has had an opportunity for forming a correct opinion. Code § 38-1709 (now OCGA § 24-9-66, effective November 1, 1982); Butts v. State, 141 Ga. App. 119 (1) ( 232 S.E.2d 634). 2.
]" Hayes v. State, 139 Ga. App. 316, 317 ( 228 S.E.2d 585). See Butts v. State, 141 Ga. App. 119 (1) ( 232 S.E.2d 634). In the instant case, the owner testified that the stolen property (a garden tiller) was approximately one month old, had been used very little, and was in "new" condition; that the purchase price was approximately $320; and, finally, that the "list" price was $355.
Drake's contention that the state was required to prove the theft of both vehicles is without merit. Burkett v. State, 133 Ga. App. 728 (3b) ( 212 S.E.2d 870) (1975) and cits.; Butts v. State, 141 Ga. App. 119 (2) ( 232 S.E.2d 634) (1977) and cits. Judgment affirmed. Marshall, J., concurs. Deen, P. J., concurs specially.