Businesses and Places in Georgia

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Georgia Facts and Information

   
Abbreviation GA
Capital Atlanta
Size Total (Land + Water) 59,425 sq miles; Land Only 57,906 sq miles
Number of Counties 159
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Bordering States Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Highest Point Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet
National Parks None
Population (2015) 10,214,860
Population Density 176.4 people / square mile
Area Codes 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912
Top 5 Cities (2010 population) Atlanta (420,003)
Augusta (195,844)
Columbus (189,885)
Savannah (136,286)
Athens (115,452)
Statehood Jan. 2, 1788
Electoral Votes 16
Governor Official Georgia Governor Website
U. S. Senators List of U. S. Senators From Georgia
U. S. Representatives List of U. S. Representatives From Georgia
Senators List of Georgia State Senators
Representatives List of Georgia State Representatives
Government Official Site
Constitution Georgia State Constitution
Road Conditions Georgia Road Conditions
Quarter Issue Date July 19, 1999
Amphibian Green tree frog
Bird Brown thrasher
Crop Peanut
Fish Largemouth bass
Flower Cherokee rose
Fruit Peach
Insect Honeybee
Marine Mammal Right whale
Mineral Staurolite
Motto Wisdom, justice, and moderation
Nickname Peach State; Empire State of the South
State ReptileGopher tortoise
State Tree Live oak
State VegetableVidalia onion
NCAA Division I Schools University of Georgia (SEC)
Georgia Institute of Technology (ACC)
Georgia Southern University (Sun Belt)
Georgia State University (Sun Belt)
Kennesaw State University (Atlantic Sun)
Mercer University (Southern)
Savannah State University (Mid-Eastern Athletic)
Gas Tax $0.3102 / Gallon
Cigarette Tax $0.37 / Pack
Tourist Attractions Georgia Aquarium Aquarium in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Stone Mountain Theme park in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Six Flags Over Georgia Theme park in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Rock City Garden in Chattanooga.
Tourist Attractions Callaway Gardens Garden just outside of Columbus.
Tourist Attractions Wild Adventures Theme park in Valdosta.
Tourist Attractions Zoo Atlanta Zoo in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions World of Coca-Cola Museum showcasing the history of The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Atlanta Botanical Garden Garden in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Georgia Guidestones Granite monument in Elbert County.
Tourist Attractions Lake Lanier Reservoir in northern Georgia.
Tourist Attractions Piedmont Park Park in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Centennial Olympic Park Park in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Underground Atlanta Shopping and entertainment district in downtown Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions College Football Hall of Fame Hall of fame and museum for college football in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions High Museum of Art Museum in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions CNN Center Building in Atlanta.
Tourist Attractions Atlanta History Center Museum in Atlanta.
Fun Facts Georgia was named for King George II of England.
Fun Facts Georgia was founded in 1732 by British Member of Parliament James Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe's original intention was to use the colony as a place for debt-ridden people to get a fresh start.
Fun Facts Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.
Fun Facts Georgia has seven official natural wonders Amicalola Falls, the Okefenokee Swamp, Providence Canyon, Radium Springs, Stone Mountain, Tallulah Gorge, and Warm Springs.
Fun Facts Coca-Cola was invented in May 1886 by John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fun Facts The popular theme park - Six Flags Over Georgia, was actually named for six flags that flew over the lands that comprise of present-day Georgia. The six flags are that of England, Spain, France, Confederate States of America, United States, and Georgia.
Fun Facts In Georgia, it's illegal to live on a boat for more than 30 days during a calendar year.
Fun Facts Wesleyan College in Macon was the first college in the world established as a full college for women. It started in 1836 as Georgia Female College.
Fun Facts Georgia is the only state with an official State Crop, peanut.
Fun Facts The Hatsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport in terms of number of passengers served.
Name Origin In honor of George II of England
Residents Names Georgian
Tourism Office Website www.exploregeorgia.org
Tourism Office Phone Number 800-VISIT-GA

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