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Introduction
Do you want to learn some fun facts about Georgia state? This article covers 50...
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To start out this list of fun facts about the state of Georgia, did you...
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As one of the original colonies, Georgia has plenty of British forts and constructions that...
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Though part of the British colonization in North America, Georgia didn't automatically join the United...
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Just a few miles away from downtown Atlanta is Stone Mountain park. That name might...
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While you might know that Georgia borders North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida...
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You might know Jimmy Carter as the 39th president of the USA, but did you...
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If you're looking for interesting Georgia facts, here's one for you. Indian Springs is a...
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Georgia has made some efforts to honor its Cherokee history. The formalization of Cherokee County...
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Atlanta has been the home to many important people throughout history. However, non may be...
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While there are many types of soil in Georgia, same as everywhere else, Georgia's soil...
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Georgia is known for its diverse landscape. Perhaps the best example of this is Amicalola...
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You've already read that Martin Luther King Junior was born in Atlanta and that the...
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If you've ever studied contemporary American History, you'll want to know this vital information about...
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Since Georgia is in such proximity to many other US states and has access to...
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Georgia may recognize Cherokee culture in its names and history; the Cherokee weren't the only...
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When you think about fortune 500 companies, you likely think about places in California or...
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Though it might border the ocean, you might not expect Georgia to have a thriving...
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One of the most interesting Georgia facts is also one of the tastiest. Coca-Cola is...
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The 1996 Olympics were a special event. It marked the 100th anniversary of the first...
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Atlanta is Georgia's most important city, so it seems obvious that it would be the...
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If you've ever eaten something with peanuts, there's a good chance they came from Georgia...
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When most people think about the USA's history with gold mining, they think about the...
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Though Atlanta was founded in 1837, it wasn't always called that. Atlanta didn't become the...
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From north to south Georgia, plenty of diverse animal species call the state home. One...
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For centuries, higher education was considered to be a man's privilege. While women could still...
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To make governing efficient, every US state is divided into counties. While the average number...
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Georgia is no stranger to mountain ranges. Unlike its neighbor to the south, Florida, the...
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With its black coloring due to the organisms and minerals in the soil and water...
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In 1947, politics in Georgia got complicated. After the elections for governor were held, the...
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No list of interesting facts about the state of Georgia would be complete without mentioning...
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Unlike many southern states, Georgia has been deeply connected to US history from its beginning...
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Oakland Cemetery has become something of a city landmark. As the oldest cemetery in Atlanta...
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Georgia's gold rush was quickly eclipsed by the 1849 rush to California. However, some of...
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It's true that Georgia was colonized on behalf of the British Royal Crown. However, no...
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Yellow fever wreaked havoc on the USA in the 1800s. The virus is spread by...
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You may not know this one even if you know tons of fun Georgia facts...
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Georgia has plenty of natural lakes and other bodies of water. That fact hasn't stopped...
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Georgia may have been one of the original 13 colonies, but its intended use was...
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Cordele might be a small town of around 12000 people, but it's made a name...
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It's not uncommon for a state to elect things to be an official symbol of...
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The Olde Pink House is a favorite and treasured restaurant in Savannah, but not for...
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Georgia history facts take a haunted turn at the Moon River Brewing Company. The bar...
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The Sorrel Weed House is a Savannah landmark and museum. It's been preserved to represent...
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The Marshall House may be an operating hotel, but it's also become a symbol of...
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Savannah has always had medical practitioners in the city, but it didn't have an official...
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You may remember that the Cherokee rose was mentioned earlier in this list. This white...
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Most states have a moniker, which often shows up in tourist information, on signs, or...
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A list of facts about Georgia would be incomplete if it mentioned one of the...
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King George II was responsible for granting the charter that allowed Georgia to be colonized...
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While the Declaration of Independence was written in 1776, the US Constitution wasn't written until...
Conclusion
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