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The Fall Line Natural boundary that separates the Piedmont fro the Coastal Plain. The region is called the fall line because of the many waterfalls along the rivers of Coastal Plain. This made river navigation difficult in this area. North of the fall line the soil is clay, but south is sandy. Hydroelectric power is generated along some of the rivers. Mills were built along this area. Major cities developed along the fall line: Columbus, Macon & Augusta became centers of business.

The Okefenokee Swamp Located in the Coastal Plain Largest freshwater swamp in North America. Almost 700 miles of Georgia’s southeast corner is covered by swamp. It’s name comes from the Seminole Indians meaning “land of the trembling earth.” In 1937, President Roosevelt created the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. This act protected land and stopped logging. Now the swamp exists in its natural state w/o roads and the ecosystem remains healthy.

Chattahoochee River Forms a border between Georgia and Alabama River originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The river flow from the mountains, through metro Atlanta before forming the border with Alabama. Main water source for people living in the Piedmont region.

Savannah River Creates the border between Georgia and South Carolina. Two major cities located on the Savannah: Savannah & Augusta (Both cities were capitals of GA) Major shipping route between Savannah and Augusta. Used for hydropower, transportation, drinking water.

The Barrier Islands Located on the east coast in the Atlantic Ocean. St. Simon’s Island, Jekyll Island, Tybee Island, etc… The islands act as a buffer against storms & hurricanes from the mainland Spanish originally settled here. They founded missions in order to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

Georgia’s Climate Georgia has a humid subtropical climate which is good for agriculture, tourism, and even business development. hot summers and mild winters mountainous areas are cooler than that of the rest of the state. Precipitation ranges from 45 to 75 inches per year depending on the area, but receives very little snow fall. Georgia is prone to tornadoes and often feels the effects of hurricanes, though the state has not been hit directly since 1898.

Four Major Transportation Systems Deepwater Ports Savannah & Brunswick are the two major ports. Each port produces billions to the state while providing many jobs. Both ports are located on major rail-lines which makes it easier for ships to unload and move their cargo. Savannah is the 5th largest port in the U.S. while Brunswick specializes in shipping: automobiles and heavy equipment.

2. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport In 2006, HJA was named the busiest airport in the world. The airport services millions of passengers each year, has flights connecting to five other continents, and ships tons of cargo. Having one of the most sophisticated airports in the world helps the city attract major events and businesses. The airport also either directly or indirectly employs thousands and produces billions of dollars for the state.

3. Railroads Railroads became important to GA in the 1800’s. Although other transportations have replaced railroads somewhat, they are still very important. GA still has over 5000 miles of track which help move cargo to and from shipyards to farms and warehouses. They also preserve part of GA’s past.

4. The Interstate Highway System Georgia’s highways make it easier for businesses to transport their goods around the country or to the airports or seaports in order to transport around the world. Georgia has 4 interstate highways: I-95 GA’s East Coast (Miami to Maine) I-75 Runs through Western GA (Michigan to Florida) I-85 (Virginia to Alabama) I-20 (South Carolina to Texas)

Coca Cola In 1886, an Atlanta druggist named John Pemberton invented a drink to cure headaches. The drink did ease people’s pain, but that’s because it contained cocaine. In 1892, Asa Candler bought the rights to Coke and started selling it as a drink and not a medicine. In 1919, Candler sold the company for $25 million. The Woodruff family is responsible for Coke becoming a worldwide name brand.

The Home Depot Bernie Marcus & Arthur Blank founded The Home Depot in Atlanta in 1978. The home improvement store sell supplies at reduced prices. By 2004 profit’s exceeded $5 Billion. Home Depot is now in all 50 states and some foreign countries. Arthur Blank became so wealthy that he now owns The Atlanta Falcons.

Georgia Pacific Owen Cheatham created GP initially as a lumber company. It is now the largest wholesale supplier of building products in North America and the second largest producer of paper products. Originally headquartered in Augusta, GA GP now calls Atlanta home.

Delta Airlines DA began in 1924 as a crop dusting business. The company moved from Macon, GA to Louisiana for a brief time and adopted the name “Delta” after the Mississippi River delta. After moving back to ATL the company continued to grow for the next few decades. After September 11, 2001 poor customer relations led the company to file for bankruptcy. Delta has now re-emerged from bankruptcy and looks to be profitable again.

Chick-Fil-A Founded by S. Truett Cathy in 1967 in Atlanta. The original restaurant was called, The Dwarf Grill. The company can now be found in 38 states and reports profits over $2 billion. Cathy, a devout Christian, insists that his restaurants remain closed on Sundays.