| State Abbreviation |
GA |
| Statehood |
Jan. 2, 1788 |
| State Capital |
Atlanta |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 59,425 sq miles; Land Only: 57,906 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
159 |
| State Population (2010) | 9,687,653 |
| Electoral Votes | 16 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
July 19, 1999 |
| State Motto |
Wisdom, justice, and moderation |
| State Flower |
Cherokee rose |
| State Bird |
Brown Thrasher |
| Nickname |
Peach State, Empire State of the South
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| State Flag |
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| 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 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
MLB: Atlanta Braves
NFL: Atlanta Falcons
NBA: Atlanta Hawks
NHL: Atlanta Thrashers
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