Georgia Facts
Georgia is known as the ________ state
The Peach State
The first of this popular restaurant chain opened in Hapeville, GA in 1946.
Chick-Fil-A
This famous civil rights leader was born in Atlanta, GA
Martin Luther King Jr.
If you visit this popular tourist attraction you will be able to see 7 different states at one time, including Kentucky and Virginia.
Lookout Mountain
You can see the following states:
Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama
Home of the Georgia Bulldogs
Athens, GA
What is the State Bird of Georgia?
Brown Thrasher
Georgia produces more of this beloved salty snack than any other state in the country.
Peanuts
This famous Georgian was born in Plains, GA and served as the 39th president of The United States.
Jimmy Carter
This famous landmark is the world's largest single piece of exposed granite in the world. Known for its carving of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Jefferson Davis.
Stone Mountain
This mountain town in northeast Georgia is known for its vineyards and German style buildings.
Helen, GA
What is the State Flower of Georgia?
Cherokee Rose
Known for it's chili dogs and onion rings, this drive-in restaurant has been open since 1928.
The Varsity!!
What'll ya have, What'll ya have?
This famous Actress was born in Smyrna, GA.
Some of her most famous movies include Pretty Woman, and Runaway Bride.
Julia Roberts
Located in Warm Springs, GA, this popular tourist attraction was built by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932.
Little White House
This city was the original capital of Georgia.
Savannah
What is the State Tree of Georgia?
The Southern Live Oak
Pharmacist John Pemberton invented this beverage in Georgia in 1886
Coca-Cola
This famous author from Atlanta, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937, for her famous novel about life in Georgia during the civil war.
Margaret Mitchell
The only way to reach this popular Georgia tourist attraction is by taking a ride on a ferry.
Once you arrive be sure to check out the historic ruins and keep an eye out for the wild horses that call this place home.
Cumberland Island
This city was the site of the nation's first major gold rush in 1829
Dahlonega, GA
In what year did Georgia become a State?
1788
The winner of this prestigious tournament that is held in Augusta every April gets to wear the famous green jacket.
The Masters Golf Tournament
Born in 1860 in Savannah, GA, Juliette Gordon Low is known for being the founder of what famous group, where girls can grow and learn leadership skills?
Girl Scouts
This famous Georgia landmark is known as the little Grand Canyon.
Providence Canyon
This Georgia City is known as the chicken capital of the world.
Gainesville, GA