Georgia The Peach State
About Georgia Population: 9,919,945 Abbreviation: GA Governor-Nathan Deal Size: 57,906 square miles Capital: Atlanta Bird: Brown Thrasher Flower: Cherokee Rose
About Georgia ( continued) Average temp summer: 81.1˚ Average temp winter: 50.2˚ Average precipitation: 50 in. Famous college: University of Georgia
Geography Major cities: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah Southeastern region Bordering states: South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina Swampy forests, highlands, plains
History Became a state: January 2, 1788 Natural resources: Peaches, cotton, cattle, peanuts, pecans, textiles(clothing), dairy Native people: Cherokee, Muskogee, Timuca
FUN FACTS Coca-Cola was invented here Makes half of America’s peanuts Chick-fil-A started here by S. Truett Cathy Cabbage Patch Kids
Famous people
Jimmy Carter 39th president
Martin Luther King Jr. civil rights preacher
Jackie Robinson famous baseball player
Paula Deen Food Network Star