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Climate
Visit Georgia and enjoy a temperate climate that varies from the foothills of the Appalachians to the beaches of our barrier islands. With the highest summer
temperatures averaging below 88 degrees and the lowest winter temperatures averaging well above freezing at around 50 degrees, Georgia’s moderate climate
offers excellent livability year-round. Georgia receives 40-50” of rain per year. To the north, the Mountains region experiences light snowfall several times a year while other regions, especially those south
of the Atlanta Metro area, rarely see snow. Our summers are warm, our autumns brisk and sunny, our winters mild and our springs are blooming with dogwoods and
azaleas. When you’re in Georgia, you can experience the wonders of the seasons without extreme conditions – a great thing for business and travel.
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Geography
Visit Georgia, the 10th largest state in the U.S., and you’ll find 59,441 square miles of geographical features that offer a unique landscape and endless adventure.
Travel across the state and discover Georgia’s abundant scenic beauty that’s as rich as its famous red clay. Explore the coastal plains, salt marshes and barrier islands
of the east, the pine-forested, fertile fields of the Piedmont or the foothills and rugged mountains of the north, and find what makes Georgia such a geographical center.
To the north, you’ll find mountains that are linked to the Cumberland range with those in the Northeast belonging to the Blue Ridge. Although lush with vegetation
throughout the year, an autumn visit to North Georgia is a must. Witness the fall colors along the beginning of the Appalachian Trail, 2,175 miles of scenic beauty
that stretches from Georgia to Maine.
A visit to Middle Georgia is a journey into the state’s massive agri-business, featuring endless fields of cotton, soybeans and more. It’s hard to miss the bountiful
resources that flourish here and help fuel Georgia’s economy by delivering goods across the state, the nation and the world. From fields to forests, travel south
and you’ll discover Georgia is home to timber that lines the land all the way to the coast. Once you reach the coastline, huge marshes, pristine beaches and exotic
barrier islands that fill the region with a complex ecosystem like no other. Explore the wondrous inhabitants that live here, like the endangered loggerhead turtle or the
playful bottlenose dolphin – it’s truly a nature lover’s paradise.
When you’re here in Georgia it’s easy to see that the geography is as varied as its people and as rich as its culture.
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Airports
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport – 56 minutes (52.77 miles)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – 3 hours 14 minutes (205.06 miles)
Drinking Age
Legal drinking age in the State of Georgia is 21 years of age.
Quick Facts about Georgia
Georgia was the 4th state in the USA; it became a state on January 2, 1788.
State Abbreviation - GA
State Capital - Atlanta
Largest City - Atlanta
Population - 8,186,453 (as of 2000)
Name for Residents - Georgians
Major Industries - textiles, timber, agriculture (cotton, corn, peanuts, soybeans, poultry)
Major Rivers - Chattahoochee River, Savannah River, Suwannee River
Major Lakes - Lake Sidney Lanier, Clark Hill Lake, West Point Lake, Lake Hartwell
Highest Point - Brasstown Bald - 4,784 feet (1,458 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina
Bordering Body of Water - Atlantic Ocean
Origin of the Name Georgia - Georgia was named to honor King George II of England.
State Nickname - Empire State of the South, Peach State
State Motto - "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation"
State Song - Georgia on My Mind
State Bird – Brown Thrasher
State Tree – Live Oak
State Flower – Cherokee Rose |
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Statesboro was incorporated on December 19, 1803, with a population of less than 25 people. |
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There are no other cities in the U.S. named Statesboro. |
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The City of Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, located in the southeastern corner of the state. |
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The City of Statesboro is approximately 13 square miles with an average elevation of 240 feet above sea level, the terrain being mostly flat. |
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The City's population for 2000 was 22,698 and is now estimated to be approximately 24,604. |
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Bulloch County was created from Bryan and Screven counties by an act of the General Assembly, February 8th 1796. |
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Bulloch County was Georgia’s 21st county named, of 159 counties. |
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Originally, Bulloch County contained part of Evans, Candler, Emanuel, and Jenkins counties. |
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Bulloch County is approximately 682 square miles. |
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Population for 2000 was 55,983 and is now estimated to be approximately 60,344.
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