BY: GARRETT MCWILLIAMS

Georgia

The State of Georgia

The nickname for the state of Georgia is the “Peach State”.

The capital of Georgia is Atlanta, which is located in the center of the northern half of the state.

Georgia State Flag

Adopted May 8, 2003

Georgia State Motto

“Wisdom, Justice, Moderation”

Melodies bring memories That linger in my heart Make me think of Georgia Why did we ever part? Some sweet day when blossoms fall And all the world's a song I'll go back to Georgia 'Cause that's where I belong. Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind. Georgia, Georgia, a song of you Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines. Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you. Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.

State song of Georgia, by Stuart Gorrell, adopted April 24, 1979

“Georgia On My Mind”

Georgia’s License Plate

Georgia’s Governor•Sonny Perdue was born December 20, 1946. He graduated from college as a veterinarian and then went into the U.S. Air Force. Before becoming a governor, Perdue was a Georgia state Senator. He has worked on balancing Georgia’s budget and bringing new jobs to the state. Governor Perdue is a father of four and grandfather of eleven. He was elected as governor in 2003.

Sonny PerdueGovernor of Georgia (January 2003-

present)

Atlanta-Capital city of Georgia•Population 470,688•Atlanta has been the capital since 1868.•Atlanta is the fifth capital the state of Georgia has had.•One very popular attraction in Atlanta is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. He was born in the house pictured on the right in 1929.

501 Auburn Street Atlanta, Georgia

Education and Industries

Industries and Exports

CottonPeachesVidalia OnionsPeanutsPaper ProductsCigarettesTextiles and apparelTransportation

Equipment

Universities in Georgia

University of Georgia

Emory University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia State University

State Landmarks of Georgia

College Hill, located in Augusta, Georgia, was the home of George Walton, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence

Grave of Dr. John S. Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola, located in Columbus, Georgia

State Landmarks of Georgia

Pickett’s Mill Historic Site, located in Dallas, Georgia, is one of the most preserved Civil War battlegrounds in the nation.

Etowah Indian Mounds, located in Cartersville, Georgia, was home to several thousand Native Americans between 1000 A.D. and 1550 A.D.

Top Vacation Spots in Georgia

World of Coca-Cola (Atlanta, Georgia)Six Flags (Austell, Georgia)Savannah, Georgia Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta, Georgia)Port Columbus Civil War Museum (Columbus,

Georgia)Underground Atlanta (Atlanta, Georgia)