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Students debate Roe v. Wade before panel of Judges.
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| Jimmy Carter |
| “You cannot divorce religious belief and public service. I've never detected any conflict between God's will and my political duty. If you violate one, you violate the other." |
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| Thomas Jefferson |
| "We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” |
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| Entered the Union: Dec. 14, 1819 (22) |
State Symbols
Bird: Brown Thrasher
Flower: Cherokee Rose
Tree: Southern Live Oak
Game Bird: Bobwhite Quail
Fruit: Peach
Wildflower: Azaela
Marine Mammal: Right Whale
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| Capital: Atlanta |
| Origin of Name: In honor of George II of England |
| State Motto: Wisdom, justice, and moderation |
| State Song: “Georgia on My Mind ” |
| State Nickname: Peach State • Empire State of the South |
| National Forests: 2 • National Parks: 3 • State Forests: 6 • State Parks: 63 |
| Famous for: Centennial Olympic Park, Blue Ridge Scenic Railray, Stone Mountain Park, Eternal Word Television Network |
| Famous Georgians: James Bowie (soldier), James Brown (singer), James E. Carter (President), Ray Charles (singer), Oliver Hardy (comedian), Alan Jackson (singer), DeForest Kelley (actor), Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights leader), Gladys Knight (singer), Margaret Mitchell (novelist), Burt Reynolds (actor), Jackie Robinson (baseball), Travis Tritt (singer), Joanne Woodward (actress), Trisha Yearwood (singer) |
Native Animals and Birds: Click on photos of the animals and birds on
this page to find out more about them and to hear the sounds they make. |
| State Fair: Macon, Georgia |
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| State Fair: Perry, Georgia |
| Georgia National Parks |
| Georgia National Forests |
| Georgia State Parks |
| Georgia Historic Sites |
| Georgia Attractions |
| Fishing in Georgia |
| Hunting in Georgia |
| Atlanta Falcons (NFL) |
| Atlanta Hawks (NBA) |
| Atlanta Braves (MLB) |
| Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) |
| Listen to Brown Thrasher's Song |
| Georgia Photo Gallery |
| Georgia Butterfly Gallery |
| Georgia Homescchooling |
| Georgia Resorts |
| Georgia RV Parks |
| Georgia Hotels |
| Georgia Restaurants & Reviews |
| Cherokee and Creek Indians lived in present-day Georgia when Hernando de Soto explored the region for Spain in 1540. |
| Colonized in 1732 by James Edward Oglethorpe, Georgia was the last of the original thirteen English colonies. |
| Historic Saint Marys Georgia is the second oldest city in the nation. |
| Stone Mountain is one of the largest single masses of exposed granite in the world. The figures of Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee carved on the face of Stone Mountain make up the world's largest sculpture. |
| Georgia is a part of the southeastern region of the United States nicknamed, �The Sunbelt.� |
| The Varsity in Atlanta is the world's largest drive-in fast food restaurant. |
| The invention of the cotton gin allowed cotton to became a major industry in Georgia. |
| Georgia was the first state to allow 18-year-olds to vote. |
| Georgia was the first state to allow women full property rights. |
| Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, is the largest infantry camp in the world. |
| Georgia is the nation's number one producer of peanuts, pecans, and peaches. |
| Gainesville is the Chicken Capital of the World. |
| Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River. Georgia ranks 21st in size amongst all the other states. |
| Georgia's Ethnic Roots: African 21.6%, American 13.3%, English 8.1%, Irish 7.8%, German 7%. ("American" is likely Scots-Irish or English). |
| Religion in Georgia: 85% Christian (76% Protestant, 8% Catholic, 1% Other), 13% No Religion, 2% Other Relgions |
| The Weather Channel's headquarters is located in Atlanta. |
| The NS Savannah was the first nuclear powered merchant vessel. |
| Georgia has actually had three governors - simultaneously - twice!! |
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| Sanctity of Life Day |
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January 22
"All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world." Pres. George W. Bush
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| Religious Freedom Day |
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January 16
Each year, the President declares January 16th to be Religious Freedom Day. This day is the anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom in 1786.
Read more in our forum. |
| Martin Luther King |
January 16
A U.S. holiday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an influential American civil rights leader who peacefully worked for equal rights for all Americans.
Read more in our forum. |
| Epiphany |
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January 6
The Feast of the Epiphany marks the end of the 12 Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of the birth of Jesus Christ as Savior of the whole world. Magi (wise men) from the east follow a star that suddenly appeared at Jesus' birth...
Read more in our forum. |
| New Year |
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January 1
In countries which ue the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is usually celebrated on January 1. The celebration of the New Year is a major event worldwide.
Read more in our forum. |
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