Georgia
( The Peach State / The Empire State of the South )
Georgia, founded in 1732, is one of the original 13 states. It was named in honor of England's King George II. Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi; the state's large size and thriving industries have given it one of its nicknames, the Empire State of the South. During the Civil War, the fall of Atlanta was a crucial turning point in the defeat of the South. Today, Atlanta, which became Georgia's capital in 1868, is a thriving city with major national corporations, and it is considered the economic and cultural center of the Southeast. The natural beauty and famous seaside resorts of Georgia are a major attraction for tourists. Many beautiful monuments and parks, including reminders of important Civil War battles and heroes, dot the Georgia countryside.
Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Georgia include:
Brittany Murphy,
Steven Soderbergh,
Laurence Fishburne,
Jackie Robinson,
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The Flag of Georgia
Ratified the Constitution in 1788, as the fourth State; flag adopted in 1956. The pillars in the seal are for the three branches of government, defended by the State military forces. The Battle Flag of the Confederacy recalls Georgia's Southern heritage.
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 Largest Cities in the State
(2000) Atlanta, 416,474; Augusta-Richmond County, 199,775; Columbus, 186,291; Savannah, 131,510; Athens-Clarke County, 101,489; Macon, 97,255; Roswell, 79,334; Albany, 76,939; Marietta, 58,748; Warner Robins, 48,804
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Business and Trade in Georgia
Agriculture: Poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, vegetables.
Industries: Textiles and apparel, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemical products, electric equipment, tourism.
State Symbols and Emblems
- Bird: Brown Thrasher
- Flower: Cherokee Rose (rosa laevigata)
- Tree: Live oak (quercus virginiana)
- Song(s): Georgia on My Mind
- Motto: Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
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Capital: Atlanta
Local Weather
Statehood: 1788-01-02
Population:
8,186,453 (141.4 mi2)
Geographic Area (mi2)
Total 59,424.77
Water 1,518.63
Land 57,906.14
Rank 21st Largest
State Education:
Pub & Prv Schools
College & University
Libraries
Border States: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Health Information:
Illicit Drug Use
Housing: In Georgia, there are 3,281,737 housing units, averaging to 56.7 per sq mile.
 Related Magazines:
Atlanta Woman
Atlanta Magazine
Posters and Artwork
Pig Skull Adorns Wall of Artist Georgia O'Keeffe's Ranch
Photographic Print 18" x 24"
• Clayton Street, Athens, Georgia
Art Print 18" x 13"
• Moon over Savannah, Georgia
Art Print 18" x 13"
• Colony of King Penguins on the Beach, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Photographic Print 24" x 8"
• Academy of Arts and Sciences, Savannah, Georgia
Art Print 18" x 13"
• Town of Rome, Georgia, Viewed from the Coosa River, 1850s
Giclee Print 16" x 12"
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