Georgia became the 4th state of The Union on January 2, 1788.  The capital city is Atlanta.  To some it is known as "the Empire State of the South," while to others it is noted as "the Peach State."

The state hosts more than 9,000,000 residents.  It is the 24th largest state geographically with 57,906 square miles. The coastline is approximately 100 miles long.  Georgia has 1599 counties.  It highest elevation is at Brasstown Bald (4,787 feet above sea level), while its lowest areas are along the coastline. In 2008 it had 15 electoral votes, 2 Senators and 13 representatives.

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Georgia became the 4th state of The Union on January 2, 1788.  The capital city is Atlanta.  To some it is known as "the Empire State of the South," while to others it is noted as "the Peach State."

The state hosts more than 9,000,000 residents.  It is the 24th largest state geographically with 57,906 square miles. The coastline is approximately 100 miles long.  Georgia has 1599 counties.  It highest elevation is at Brasstown Bald (4,787 feet above sea level), while its lowest areas are along the coastline. In 2008 it had 15 electoral votes, 2 Senators and 13 representatives.

Lakes and Rivers in Georgia

Atlanta enjoys three rivers within or close to the city:  The Chattahoochie, The Savannah and the Suwanee River.
Major lakes in Atlanta include:  Clarks Hill Lake, Lake George, Lake Hartwell, Lake Lanier and Lake Seminole.

Top-Ten Employers in Georgia

The top-ten employers in Georgia are as follow:
1.   Home Depot
2.   United Parcel Service
3.   Coca-Cola Company
4.   Bellsouth Corporation
5.   Coca-Cola Enterprises
6.   Delta Airlines
7.   AFLAC, Inc.
8.   Southern Company
9.   Genuine Auto Parts
10. Suntrust Banks

Top-Ten Tourist Attactions in Georgia

1.   The Savannah Historic District
2.   Underground Atlanta
3.   Stone Mountain
4.   Martin Luther King, Jr National Historic Site
5.   Six Flags
6.   The Atlanta Zoo
7.   Brasstown Balk Mountain
8.   Jekyll Island Historic District
9.   Amicalola State Park
10. Atlant Braves baseball games

Major Cities in Georgia

Among the major cities in Georgia are:
Atlanta
Athens
Augusta
Brunswick
Columbus
Dalton
Decatur
Gainesville
Macon
Savannah
Valdosta

Colleges and Universities

Georgia boasts 43 private colleges and universities and 17 public four-year colleges and universities.  Among the most prestigious universities in Georgia include Emory University, The University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology.

 

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