Jimmy Carter
Where is Jimmy Carter from?
Plains, GA
Who was Atlanta's longest serving mayor?
William B. Hartsfield
Governor that won the 1946 Governor's election yet died before taking office
Eugene Talmadge
Last large event Atlanta was able to host before the 1996 Olympics
International Cotton Exposition
The top two cities in Georgia that are tourist destinations
Atlanta and Savannah
Jimmy Carter was the __________ nominee in his presidential election
Democratic
Brought professional sports teams to Atlanta
Ivan Allen Jr.
Document that stated the Lieutenant Governor would take office should something happen to the Governor-elect
New Georgia Constitution
5.1 billion dollars
Who created the Georgia Film Commission?
Jimmy Carter
Three roles in government Jimmy Carter served in
Senator, Governor, President
William B. Hartsfield
Who the Georgia General Assembly chose as Governor following Eugene Talmadge's death
Herman Talmadge
Which 2 individuals helped to bring the Olympics to Atlanta?
Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young
How deep did SHEP make the outer Savannah port?
49 ft
What was the name of the arms agreement made between the United States and the Soviet Union while Jimmy Carter was president?
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II)
First African American mayor in any southern city
Maynard Jackson
Who was elected as Lieutenant Governor in the 1946 election?
Melvin Thompson
What did the population grow to as a result of the 1996 Olympics?
5.5 million in 2011
How did Georgia's government impact the film industry?
Offered tax breaks (financial incentives)
Negative issues that plagued Jimmy Carter's presidency (all 3)
"Stagflation", Iranian Hostage Crisis, boycotting of the 1980 Olympics
Ambassador of the UN, served on the Olympics committee
Andrew Young
How did Georgia end up solving the Three Governors Controversy?
A special election in 1948
How did hosting the Olympics helped Georgia?
It boosted the economy
It made Georgia an "international" city
How much in revenues does the Tourism industry bring in?
close to 59 billion