Unit 9: Modern Georgia Review PPT

Maynard Jackson First African American Mayor of Georgia Expanded Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young They both took initiatives to support the African American communities like promotions within departments and minority owned business programs.

Jimmy Carter  Carter is best known for combining state agencies and efforts to improve education. Chairman of the Senate’s Education Committee and he fought to improve Georgia’s education system. Best remembered for: Emphasizing peace and human rights

Savannah Harbor Expansion Project It brings more jobs, more personal income, and in return boost the economy. project in Georgia impacts the economy by producing roughly $67 billion in revenue through the deep water ports

Main industries that make GA money today include… Tourism Seaport Expansion Film Industry

Tourism in Georgia Fifth largest employer in the state and brings in over $60 billion dollars a year in revenue, is represented by the ads in the picture

Film Industry in Georgia benefits from the following… Jimmy Carter's creation of the Georgia Film Commission in 1973. The ability to have year-round film production due to the moderate climate. The international airport in Atlanta provides easy and quick transportation for members of the industry. Georgia has grown to rank third behind California and New York in sites for film productio