A few basic facts about Georgia. It became the 4th state on January 2, 1788. The date of Secession January 19, 1861. Readmitted July 15, 1870. The capital city is Atlanta. The state nickname is “The Peach State”. The five largest cities are Atlanta, Columbus, Savannah, Athens, and Sandy Springs. Many, such as me, who attended the University of Georgia love to shout, “Go Dawgs”.
State BIRD: Brown Thrasher & Bobwhite Quail FLOWER: Cherokee Rose GEMSTONE: Quartz INSECT: Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly MINERAL: Staurolite MOTTO: “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation” & “Agriculture and Commerce” TREE: Southern Live Oak
A few of the famous people with ties to Georgia are Former President Jimmy Carter, Ray Charles, Ty Cobb, Ossie Davis, Lawrence Fishburne III, Jeff Foxworthy, Hulk Hogan, Stacy Keach, Martin Luther King Jr., Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, Burt Reynolds, Julia Roberts, Ryan Seacrest, Ray Stevens, Travis Tritt, and Trisha Yearwood.
Here are two articles I’ve done on Georgia: https://pinkpangea.com/2019/08/seeking-beauty-mountains-of-georgia/ and http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-north-america/8-great-mountain-towns-in-the-great-state-of-georgia/ . BE SURE TO SEE recent blog articles on “The American: Cuisine Courage” and “Photos: AH Savannah”.
