Georgia is known for:
- Warm, temperate climate
- 3 P's - Peaches, Peanuts, and Pecans
- Its lumber, resins, and turpentine
- Cotton
- Quail hunting
- Coca-Cola
Geography & Demographics
| State Abbreviation |
GA |
| State Capital |
Atlanta |
| State 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 |
| Tallest Building | Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, 1,023 feet |
| Largest Stadium | Sanford Stadium in Athens, capacity 92,746 |
| National Parks | None |
| State Population (2020) | 10,711,908 |
| State Population Density | 185.0 people / square mile |
| Area Codes |
229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912, 943 |
| Top 5 Cities (2020 population) |
Atlanta (512,550)
Augusta (202,079)
Columbus (196,442)
Savannah (143,632)
Athens (127,795)
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Government & Legislature
State Symbols
| State Amphibian | Green tree frog |
| State Bird |
Brown thrasher |
| State Crop | Peanut |
| State Fish | Largemouth bass |
| State Flower |
Cherokee rose |
| State Fruit | Peach |
| State Insect | Honeybee |
| State Marine Mammal | Right whale |
| State Mineral | Staurolite |
| State Motto |
Wisdom, justice, and moderation |
| State Nickname |
Peach State; Empire State of the South
| | State Reptile | Gopher tortoise |
| State Tree |
Live oak |
| State Vegetable | Vidalia onion |
Sports Teams
Popular Tourist Attractions
Festivals and Events
Top festivals and events in Georgia. They are listed in approximate order of when they take place during the year.
Popular Iconic Georgia Foods
Georgia is famous for the following foods:
- Peaches
- Boiled Peanuts
- Pecan Pie
- Fried Chicken
- Pimento Cheese
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Shrimp and Grits
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Corn On The Cob
- Brunswick Stew
Famous People Born In Georgia
Nobel Prize Winners
United States Presidents
- Jimmy Carter (39th President)
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Members
- Marion Motley (Fullback. Inducted in 1968)
- Jim Brown (Fullback. Inducted in 1971)
- Jim Parker (Offensive Guard, Offensive Tackle. Inducted in 1972)
- Mel Blount (Cornerback. Inducted in 1989)
- John Hannah (Guard. Inducted in 1991)
- Larry Little (Guard. Inducted in 1993)
- Rayfield Wright (Offensive Tackle. Inducted in 2006)
- Richard Dent (Defensive End. Inducted in 2011)
- Ray Guy (Punter. Inducted in 2014)
- Kevin Mawae (Center. Inducted in 2019)
- Calvin Johnson (Wide Receiver. Inducted in 2021)
Baseball Hall Of Fame Players
- Ty Cobb (Center Fielder. Inducted in 1936)
- Bill Terry (First Baseman. Inducted in 1954)
- Jackie Robinson (Second Baseman. Inducted in 1962)
- Josh Gibson (Catcher. Inducted in 1972)
- Johnny Mize (First Baseman. Inducted in 1981)
- Frank Thomas (First Baseman. Inducted in 2014)
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Players
- Walt Frazier (Guard. Inducted in 1987)
- Teresa Edwards (Guard. Inducted in 2011)
Famous Actors And Actresses
- Holly Hunter
- Julia Roberts
- Joanne Woodward
Famous Singers
- Ray Charles
- Amy Grant
- Alan Jackson
- Jennifer Paige
- Otis Redding
- Kanye West
Georgia Fun Facts
- Georgia was named for King George II of England.
- 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.
- Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.
- Georgia has seven official natural wonders: Amicalola Falls, the Okefenokee Swamp, Providence Canyon, Radium Springs, Stone Mountain, Tallulah Gorge, and Warm Springs.
- Coca-Cola was invented in May 1886 by John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia.
- 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.
- In Georgia, it's illegal to live on a boat for more than 30 days during a calendar year.
- 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.
- Georgia is the only state with an official State Crop, peanut.
- The Hatsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport in terms of number of passengers served.
This page was last updated on October 12, 2024.
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