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Georgia became the fourth state in the US on Jan 2^nd, 1788. Georgia is commonly known as the Peach state due to the large number of peaches grown in the state.

Origin of state's name: Georgia was named after King George II of England.

Capital City: Atlanta is the capital city of Georgian and the state is surrounded by Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and the Atlantic Ocean.

Population: The state has just over 8 million residents based on the last census in 2000.

Economy

The economy is driven by agriculture including peanuts, pecans, fruit and vegetables, cattle, dairy, poultry and eggs.  The main industries are food processing, tourism, textile manufacturing and electrical equipment manufacture.

Driving

Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, Driver's manuals and testing locations can all be found on the Department of Motor Vehicles and Safety's website.

http://www.dmvs.ga.gov/

State Song: The state song is "Georgia on My Mind" that sings the praise of this great state.

State Bird: The state song is the Brown Thrasher or Ferruginous Mocking Bird which can be found in abundance throughout the state.

State Flower: The state flower is the Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) is known as the flower that can flower twice given the right conditions and climate and Georgia offers this great climate.

State Motto: The state motto is Wisdom, Justice and Moderation

Georgia Facts and Trivia

• The late John F. Kennedy, Jr. and his future wife stopped in Kingsland on the way to their marriage on Cumberland Island.
• The City of Savanna was where the first steamship sailed from to cross the Atlantic
• Blackbeard the pirate lived on Blackbeard Island
• Cordele is often called the Watermelon capital of the world.
• At the Augusta National golf course the Masters tournament is played each year.
• Coca-Cola was invented in and first sold in Atlanta in the late 19^th century
• Brasstown Bald Mountain is the highest point in Georgia. It has an elevation of 4,784 feet.
• Plains, Georgia the famous peanut growing town is the home of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President.

Georgia – Famous People

Many famous people were born and raised in Georgia and many famous people call Georgia their home today. This includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians and entertainers. Arguably the most famous is James (Jimmy) E. Carter U.S. president is from Plains. Ray Charles the great singer is from Albany and Lawrence Fishburne III, the well known actor is from Augusta. Of course Hulk Hogan the professional wrestler and bigger than life personality is from Augusta and Stacy Keach the actor is from Savannah.

The great Martin Luther King, Jr., the famous civil rights leader is from Atlanta

Gladys Knight the wonderful singer is from Atlanta and Jackie Robinson the well known baseball player is from Cairo. Joanne Woodward the actress who is married to Palo Newman is from Thomasville.