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Georgia

Admitted: January 2, 1788

Quick Facts

Capital
Atlanta
Largest City
Atlanta
Population
10.8 million (2022)
Total Area
59,425 sq mi
Time Zone
Eastern

State Symbols

bird
Brown Thrasher
flower
Cherokee Rose
tree
Live Oak
motto
Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
nickname
The Peach State
fruit
Peach
crop
Peanut

Demographics

Key Statistics

Total Population
10.8 million
Median Age
36.9
Median Income
$61,224

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
52.0%
Black
32.6%
Hispanic
9.9%
Asian
4.4%
Other
1.1%

Famous People

  • Martin Luther King Jr.

    Civil Rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner

  • Jimmy Carter

    39th President of the United States

  • Ray Charles

    Legendary musician and pioneer

Natural Wonders

  • Okefenokee Swamp

    Wetland

    Largest blackwater swamp in North America

  • Providence Canyon

    State Park

    Known as Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon"

  • Amicalola Falls

    Waterfall

    Highest waterfall in Georgia at 729 feet

News Sources

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Major metropolitan and state coverage

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Print & Digital

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Statewide public broadcasting

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Digital Only

Savannah Morning News

Coastal Georgia coverage

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Print & Digital

Macon Telegraph

Central Georgia coverage

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Climate

Summer Average
89°F (32°C)
Winter Average
53°F (12°C)
Annual Rainfall
50 inches
Notable Patterns
  • Hot, humid summers
  • Mild winters
  • Frequent thunderstorms
  • Occasional tropical storms

Economy

GDP
$683.3 billion (2022)
Major Industries
  • Agriculture
  • Film Production
  • Transportation
  • Technology