Georgia became the fourth U.S. State after ratifying the Constitution on January 2, 1788.  Subsequently, GA established its own state constitution in 1777.  New constitutions followed in 1788, 1799, 1861, 1865, 1868, 1877, 1945, 1976, and 1983, for a total of 10.  GA had more constitutions than any other U.S. state.  In January of 1851, Georgia joined forces with the Confederacy and proceeded to become a major player in the American Civil War.  GA became the last former Confederate state readmitted to the Union on July 15, 1870.

DEMOGRAPHICS
According to 2000 Census Data, Georgia's population was 8,186,453. The capital city, Atlanta, accounts for nearly 417,000 of that total. More than half of GA’s population resides within the Atlanta metro area. GA is the ninth most populous state and is among the nation’s fastest-growing states. Estimates in 2005 projected the population at 9,072,576. This total illustrates an increase of 154,447 (1.7%) from the previous year and a growth of 885,760 (10.8%) from the last official census in 2000. The 2005 estimate also shows a natural increase since the last census of 376,105 people (718,764 births minus 342,659 deaths) and a growth surge due to net migration of 425,510 people into the GA. Foreign immigration accounts for a net increase of 192,844 people and migration within the US resulted in a net increase of 232,666 individuals.

Georgia’s five largest groups of ancestry are African, American, British, German and Irish. Census 2000 information reports that 90.1% of GA residents over the age of five only speak English at home, while 5.6% speak only Spanish. The third most spoken language is French (0.6%), followed by German (0.4%) and Vietnamese (0.4%). Historically, African Americans, comprised approximately one-half of the population in GA. Between According to 2000 Census Data, Georgia's population was 8,186,453. The capital city, Atlanta, accounts for nearly 417,000 of that total. More than half of GA’s population resides within the Atlanta metro area. GA is the ninth most populous state and is among the nation’s fastest-growing states. Estimates in 2005 projected the population at 9,072,576. This total illustrates an increase of 154,447 (1.7%) from the previous year and a growth of 885,760 (10.8%) from the last official census in 2000. The 2005 estimate also shows a natural increase since the last census of 376,105 people (718,764 births minus 342,659 deaths) and a growth surge due to net migration of 425,510 people into the GA. Foreign immigration accounts for a net increase of 192,844 people and migration within the US resulted in a net increase of 232,666 individuals.

GEOGRAPHY
Georgia encompasses nearly 60,000 square miles, ranking it as the largest state in area east of the Mississippi River. Georgia shares its borders with Alabama, the Atlantic Ocean, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina. Major urban areas in Georgia include Albany, Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Marietta, Roswell, Savannah and Warner Robins.

The varied landscape features coastal regions, rivers and waterfalls, and stunning mountain ranges. These mountain ranges include northern GA’s Cumberland and Blue Ridge Mountains, which are possibly, the Earth’s most ancient mountains. The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the mountain system of the Appalachians. The central portion of GA includes the piedmont region, which spans from the foothills to the southern section where the rivers descend to the continental coastal plain. Georgia also has an astounding amount of land under the control of the National Park Service. Some of the most well known parks include the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The lowest point in GA is at sea level along the Atlantic Ocean and the highest point is Brasstown Bald, which rests at 4,784 feet.

ECONOMY
Georgia has a burgeoning economy and serves as the leading producer of board, paper, processed chicken, and textile products in the nation. Additional sectors contributing to the healthy financial scene include manufactured products such as apparel, chemicals, food products and transportation equipment. Tourism is also a major source of income. In 2004, Georgia reported a gross state product of $343 billion.

Several multi-million dollar companies such as Air Tran, Chick-Fil-A, Coca Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot and United Parcel Service (UPS) operate their headquarters in Georgia. GA is also home to Elberton, the Granite Capital of the World, while Atlanta continues to experience extensive growth in the industries of communications, real estate, service, tourism and transportation. A prosperous textile industry exists in Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Rome. In addition, there are numerous United States Air Force and Naval bases spread throughout the state. These include Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Fort Benning, Fort Gillem, Fort Gordon, Fort McPherson, Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, Moody Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Atlanta, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and Robins Air Force Base.

AGRICULTURE
Georgia has a thriving agricultural base that contributes a significant amount to the state’s economy. Agricultural outputs include cattle, dairy products, eggs, hogs, peaches, peanuts, pecans, poultry, rye, turf grass and various vegetables. Georgia is known as the Peach State.

TRANSPORTATION
In 2002, Georgia reported an intricate transportation system with nearly 114,000 miles of public roadways. This includes 81,829 miles of county roads, 19,095 miles of state highways, 13,731 miles of city streets and 1,244 miles of interstate highways. Major interstate highways include Interstate-16, 20, 59, 75, 85, 95 and I-285, which flows around the perimeter of Atlanta. Interstate 75 bisects the state from north to south, while I-95 parallels the Atlantic Coast.

Georgia has more than 5,000 miles of railroad, the majority of which CSX and Norfolk Southern control. Additionally, Amtrak runs a passenger rail service, with stops in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jesup, Savannah and Toccoa. There are nearly 450 public and private airports located throughout GA, 107 of which are commercial facilities. Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Macon, Savannah and Valdosta are the site of major airports with regularly scheduled commercial flights. Significant ports exist in Bainbridge, Brunswick, Columbus and Savannah.

EDUCATION
Georgia has a well-established University System governed by the Georgia Board of Regents. More than a dozen state universities, nine two-year colleges, seven state colleges and four research universities comprise the University System of Georgia. Residents also have a multitude of private colleges from with to choose. Some of the higher learning facilities located in Georgia include Columbus State University, Emory University in Atlanta, Kennesaw State University, LaGrange College, the University of Georgia in Athens and Wesleyan College in Macon.


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