Georgia

Capital: Atlanta

Largest City: Atlanta

Nickname: The Peach State

Motto: Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation

Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th state to join the Union)

Region: Southeastern United States

Borders: Florida (south), Alabama (west), Tennessee and North Carolina (north), South Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean (east)

Climate

Type: Humid subtropical

Summers: Hot and humid

Winters: Mild (snow possible in north)

Rainfall: Abundant, especially in mountainous areas

Top Cities in Georgia

1. Atlanta – Major economic and cultural hub, home to major corporations like Coca-Cola and CNN
2. Savannah – Historic coastal city with preserved architecture and cobblestone streets
3. Augusta – Known for the Masters Golf Tournament
4. Macon – Rich in music history (Little Richard, Otis Redding)
5. Columbus – Military hub, near Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning)
6. Athens – College town, home to the University of Georgia
7. Alpharetta – Growing tech and business center
8. Roswell – Historic city with suburban charm
9. Marietta – Suburban city with Civil War history
10. Johns Creek – Affluent suburb with high quality of life

Top Universities in Georgia

University of Georgia (UGA) – Athens; flagship public research university

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) – Atlanta; top engineering and tech school

Emory University – Atlanta; private, elite research university

Georgia State University – Atlanta; major urban public university

Mercer University – Macon; private university known for health sciences and law

Spelman College – Atlanta; top-ranked historically Black women’s college

Morehouse College – Atlanta; historically Black men’s college

Kennesaw State University – Kennesaw; fast-growing public university

Augusta University – Focused on health sciences

Clark Atlanta University – Part of the Atlanta University Center Consortium

Famous Personalities (Politicians & Scientists)

Politicians:

• Jimmy Carter – 39th President of the U.S., Nobel Peace Prize laureate
• Stacey Abrams – Political leader, voting rights activist
• Newt Gingrich – Former Speaker of the U.S. House
• Raphael Warnock – Current U.S. Senator from Georgia
• Brian Kemp – Current Governor of Georgia

Scientists & Innovators:

• Grace Towns Hamilton – First African-American woman elected to Georgia General Assembly
• Lonnie Johnson – Inventor of the Super Soaker, nuclear and aerospace engineer
• Hamilton Holmes – One of the first two Black students admitted to UGA; orthopedic physician