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Georgia Location In The US Georgia State Map

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 PointBrasstown Bald, 4,784 feet
Tallest Building Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, 1,023 feet
Largest StadiumSanford Stadium in Athens, capacity 92,746
National ParksNone
State Population (2020)10,711,908
State Population Density185.0 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)

Government & Legislature

Statehood Jan. 2, 1788
Electoral Votes16
State Flag Georgia State Flag
GovernorOfficial Georgia Governor Website
U. S. SenatorsList of U. S. Senators From Georgia
U. S. RepresentativesList of U. S. Representatives From Georgia
State SenatorsList of Georgia State Senators
State RepresentativesList of Georgia State Representatives
State GovernmentOfficial Site
State ConstitutionGeorgia State Constitution
Same-Sex Marriage Legalization DateJune 26, 2015
Road ConditionsGeorgia Road Conditions
State Quarter Issue Date July 19, 1999

State Symbols

State AmphibianGreen tree frog
State Bird Brown thrasher
State CropPeanut
State FishLargemouth bass
State Flower Cherokee rose
State FruitPeach
State InsectHoneybee
State Marine MammalRight whale
State MineralStaurolite
State Motto Wisdom, justice, and moderation
State Nickname Peach State; Empire State of the South
State ReptileGopher tortoise
State Tree Live oak
State VegetableVidalia onion

Sports Teams

Major Sports Teams MLB: Atlanta Braves
NFL: Atlanta Falcons
NBA: Atlanta Hawks
MLS: Atlanta United
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)

Table Tennis Clubs in Georgia

City Table Tennis Club
AlpharettaArchi's Table Tennis Club
AthensAthens Georgia Table Tennis
DuluthMK Georgia Table Tennis
Johns CreekAtlanta International Table Tennis Academy
LawrencevilleJon's Table Tennis Training
NorcrossAtlanta Georga Table Tennis Association
SavannahSavannah Table Tennis Club
SuwaneeWu Yue Table Tennis

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.

Festival / Event When Location
Cherry Blossom Festival March to April Macon
Savannah Music Festival March/April Savannah
Atlanta Dogwood Festival April Atlanta
Atlanta Film Festival April Atlanta
Georgia Renaissance Festival April to June Fairburn
Atlanta Jazz Festival May Atlanta
Shaky Knees Music Festival May Atlanta
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival September Atlanta
Tybee Island Pirate Fest Ocboer Tybee Island
Savannah Food & Wine Festival November Savannah

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 14, 2023.

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