1. Modern Georgia
SS8H10: The student will evaluate key post-World War II
developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970.
b. Explain how the development of Atlanta, including the roles of mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., and major league sports, contributed to the growth of Georgia.
c. Discuss the impact of Ellis Arnall.

2. History of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Candler Field

3. Originally built on a 287-acre abandoned racetrack.
Hartsfield (continued)
Originally built on a 287-acre abandoned racetrack.
Purpose was to provide airmail service from Macon, GA to Florida (10¢/ounce).

4. Hartsfield continued
Passenger Service began in October (Western Airlines – Atlanta to Dallas and LA)

5. 1999 – Busiest airport in the world
Hartsfield continued
1999 – Busiest airport in the world
78 million passengers and more than 900,000 landings and takeoffs for 1999

6. How has the airport affected Georgia?
During the Depression
Provided jobs
Revenue (mail and passenger service)
Present
Jobs
Revenue
Tourism

7. Mayor William Hartsfield
Acknowledged for his leadership in making Atlanta an aviation (air travel) hub of the Southeast.
Served for six terms ( and )
Hartsfield also helped lead the city in the area of civil rights.
hired eight African American police officers for restricted duties, a move unheard of throughout most of the South.
Atlanta became known as a city of racial moderation.

8. How did Mayor Hartsfield contribute to the growth of GA?
Helped establish the first airport in Atlanta (carried mail then passengers)
Airport workers
Western/Delta airlines
Hired black policemen
Supported desegregation
Blacks and northerners moved to Atlanta

9. Ellis Arnall 1942 - defeated Eugene Talmadge in the governor’s race
1st GA governor to serve a four year term.
(previously 2-year terms)
youngest governor in the nation.
Lead GA to grant 18-year olds right to vote
Established a board of corrections to oversee state prisons (previously under Governor's control).

10. Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970
Continued peaceful integration.
Removed “Colored” and “White” signs in Atlanta’s City Hall
Integrated city government and fire departments
New construction
Public faculties
Civil auditorium
Skyscrapers and office buildings
Brought sports to Atlanta

11. How did Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. contribute to the growth of Georgia?
Removed racial discrimination signs
People felt more comfortable living & working here
High-rise buildings
- More businesses relocated here
- More people moved here
- Held more conventions
Sports Teams
People “loved” their teams – increased revenue
Tourism increased

12. 1st President from the “South”
Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president.
2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office.
strongly emphasized human rights
peace keeping and humanitarian efforts
key figure in the Habitat for Humanity project
39th President
1st President from the “South”
Leaving the White House after Reagan’s inauguration.

13. Jimmy Carter as Governor, Senator of GA
Racial segregation was over
Appointed many African Americans to statewide boards and offices
Provided equal state aid to schools in the wealthy and poor areas of Georgia
Community centers for mentally handicapped
Educational programs for convicts
Brought Hollywood filmmakers to GA

14. Sports Teams in Atlanta
came to Atlanta from Milwaukee
Aaron hit his 600th career homer
1974 -Aaron tied Babe Ruth; four days
later he broke the record
1995 -World Series championship.
Tom Glavine's one-hit pitching
David Justice's sixth-inning home run
Teammates: Steve Avery,
Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers,
Alejandro Pena, Sid Bream

15. 1966 - came to Atlanta (football)
Atlanta Fulton County Dome Georgia Dome
1966 – present

16. Atlanta Hawks (basketball)
1968 came to Atlanta from St. Louis.
Spud Webb
(one of the shortest men to
play basketball)
Retired Jerseys

17. Atlanta Thrashers
1997 came to Atlanta in 1997
Plays in Phillips Arena

18. Evaluate the effect of the 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia
Evaluate the effect of the 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia. Improved Economics
$1 billion – public donated
Ticket sales/corporate sponsorships
New hotel rooms built (7500)
Total of 60,000 rooms in Atlanta area
Themed restaurants opened opening ceremonies
City Improvements – millions from Federal Government (sidewalks, street lighting, roads, signs, trees, and public parks)
Spaced leased to venders along the streets

19. Centennial Olympic Stadium
Permanent changes
Low-income housing converted
to apartments &lofts to house athletes.
Individuals purchased housing/returned to city
Centennial Olympic Park – more green space
Centennial Olympic Game Museum
Atlanta's sports facilities - replaced or upgraded
International Tourism
increased
Number of conventions
Centennial Olympic Stadium
Turner Field

20. Olympic Torch
Lit by Muhammad Ali

21. Centennial Olympic Park