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Born and raised in Atlanta, this Nobel Peace Prize winner was a central figure in the Civil Rights Movement and often preached at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Located in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park, this massive facility was the largest of its kind in the world when it opened in 2005 and is home to whale sharks and beluga whales.
What is the Georgia Aquarium?
This MLB team, which moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966, won the World Series in 1995 and 2021.
Who are the Atlanta Braves?
In one of the most emotional moments in sports history, this legendary boxer, who won gold in 1960, emerged as the final torchbearer to light the Olympic cauldron in Atlanta.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Because of its massive film industry and generous tax credits, Georgia has earned this nickname, comparing it to a famous city in California.
What is "Y'allywood"? (Accept: Hollywood of the South)
Born in Cairo, Georgia, this athlete broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This massive quartz monzonite dome near Atlanta features the world's largest bas-relief sculpture and is officially recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia.
What is Stone Mountain?
: Named after the school's mascot, this live English Bulldog has sat on the sidelines of Sanford Stadium for nearly 70 years of University of Georgia football.
Who is Uga?
Originally named "Whatizit," this blue, computer-generated creature served as the official mascot of the 1996 Games and was often criticized for its abstract design.
Who is Izzy?
This legendary soul singer, born in Albany, Georgia, recorded the version of this song that became Georgia’s official state song in 1979.
What is "Georgia on My Mind"?
Hailing from Plains, Georgia, this peanut farmer served as the 39th U.S. President and later won a Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
Located in Stewart County, this "natural" wonder—actually caused by poor farming practices in the 19th century—is famous for its massive gullies and colorful soil.
What is Providence Canyon
On April 8, 1974, this legendary Atlanta Brave broke Babe Ruth’s long-standing career home run record at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Who is Hank Aaron?
This member of the "Magnificent Seven" famously stuck her second vault landing on a severely injured ankle, securing the first-ever team gold medal for U.S. women's gymnastics.
Who is Kerri Strug?
Located in Fayetteville, this massive studio complex is where almost all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, like Avengers: Endgame, are filmed.
What is Trilith Studios? (Formerly known as Pinewood Atlanta)
Born in Albany, Georgia, this legendary blind musician combined gospel, blues, and country to create "soul" music and is best known for his version of the state song.
Who is Ray Charles?
Once an exclusive winter retreat for families like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, this barrier island’s entire historic district is now a National Historic Landmark.
What is Jekyll Island?
This Atlanta-born golfer, who founded Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, is the only person to win a pre-Masters "Grand Slam" in a single year.
Who is Bobby Jones?
This American sprinter became the first man to win both the 200m and 400m races at the same Olympics, famously wearing a pair of custom metallic gold racing spikes.
Who is Michael Johnson? [1, 2]
This Dawson, Georgia native and singer of "（Sittin' On） The Dock of the Bay" is often called the "King of Soul" and has a statue dedicated to him in Macon.
Who is Otis Redding?
Elected governor of Georgia in 1942 and corrected the college accreditation.
Who was Ellis Arnall?
This prehistoric site near Macon features several massive earthwork mounds built by the Mississippian culture and contains the only reconstructed Earth Lodge in North America.
What is Ocmulgee Mounds
In 1916, this Georgia college football team, coached by John Heisman, set the record for the most points in a single game by defeating Cumberland College 222 to 0.
Who is Georgia Tech (or the Yellow Jackets)?
This 21-acre public space in downtown Atlanta was constructed as the central gathering spot for the 1996 Games and remains a permanent legacy of the Olympics in Georgia.
What is Centennial Olympic Park? [1, 2]
This 1939 film, based on a novel by Atlanta author Margaret Mitchell, held its world premiere at the Grand Theatre in Atlanta and remains one of the highest-grossing movies of all time.
What is Gone with the Wind?