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- Capital: Atlanta
- Governor: Sonny PerdueOffice of the Governor: Sonny Perdue
- Official languages: English
- Demonym: Georgian
- Population: 9,363,941 (2006)U.S. Census Bureau: Georia
- Time zone: Eastern: UTC-5/-4
- Largest city: Atlanta
- Major cities: Atlanta, Savannah, Macon
- Highest point: Brasstown Bald
- Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean
- Admission to Union: Jan. 2, 1788
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Georgia is the 26th largest state in the United States. It shares borders with Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean. Georgia is comprised of 159 counties and its capital is Atlanta.
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Georgia is home to NFL football team the Atlanta Falcons, the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers and the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. Three time world championship winning baseball team the Atlanta Braves fans can be found at Turner Field.Hotlanta
Nicknamed "Hotlanta," the capital city of Atlanta is the most populated city in the state and home to over 4 million people.City-Data.com: Atlanta: Population ProfileIn 1996, Atlanta became the third city in the United States to host the Summer Olympics.
On March 14, 2008, a massive tornado hit downtown with wind speeds of up to 130 miles per hour, causing damage to the Georgia Dome, apartments buildings, and CNN's Atlanta headquarters. At least 27 people were injured and none perished.The New York Times: Powerful Tornado Hits Downtown Atlanta (March 15, 2008)
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Georgia Questions
Does anyone else remember the Georgia Satellites? 1 AnswerYes, they are a rock band that became prominent in the late 80's during the Southern rock revival. "Keep Your Hands To Yourself" was one of their first big hits... read more
How many Georgia Bulldog players have been drafted in the top 10 since the beginning of the draft? 1 AnswerWhich draft? NBA? NFL? You didn't specify. read more
Do Texas and Georgia offer Non-Recourse Home Loans? 1 AnswerNon-recourse loans are available for Texas and Georgia Land loans, on case by case basis. read more
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RT @HKPoppy: Atlanta Falcon Nigga, I get Georgia Dome!
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Atlanta Falcon Nigga, I get Georgia Dome!
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I'm on Topp of Tha tha Hill!!! 4911 Georgia Ave. N.W. Washington D.C. N.W. 20011
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