Hail to the Commander and Chief
This hometown boy is the only person from Georgia ever elected as president.
Who is James E. Carter, Jr. or Jimmy Carter?
Atlanta's first African American mayor (actually any major Southern city's first!)
Who is Maynard Jackson?
Name three reasons film makers come to Georgia to film their shows/movies?
What is tax breaks, climate, resources (people, land, transportation)?
I hid under ground as I grow but once I break out, I can spread my joy or even pop up some fun! Who am I?
What is a peanut?
Why would any city or state want to host the Olympic Games?
What is MONEY!!
President Carter's term had several problems, not entirely his fault, but problems just the same. Name 3!
What is Iran Hostage Crisis, Stagflation, Gas Shortage, Energy Crisis?
Which African American politician began as an aide to Martin Luther King, Jr. and was the first African American Senator elected since Reconstruction?
Who is Andrew Young?
Why did Georgia invest so much time and money in SHEP?
What is allow more boats/bigger boats, increase revenue, provide more jobs, increase economy.
I am soft and fuzzy on the outside but my heart is hard as stone! Who am I? (think Georgia foods ya'll)
What is a peach?
This is how much revenue the 1996 atlanta olympics made for the state of Georgia. (think less than a bijillion but more than a million x 5)
What is $5 billion?
This is the award President Carter received for his efforts at the Camp David Accords and the relationship he helped build between Israel and Egypt.
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
This guy expanded the work of William Hartsfield and helped Atlanta become one of the busiest cities in the world!
Who is Maynard Jackson?
This is the 4th busiest container port in the US and fastest growing port in the US
What is the Savannah Harbor, in Savannah, Georgia?
Never resting, never still. Moving silently from hill to hill. It does not walk, run or trot. All is cool where it is not.
What is the sun?
Can you name one negative impact of the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta?
What is tore down public/low income house, pollution, increase in traffic & garbage?
This is the name of the organization which was embargoed by the US during the Carter presidency. (think oil!)
What is OPEC?
As co-chair of Georgia’s 1996 Olympic committee, this former mayor of Atlanta is given most of the credit for Atlanta landing the 1996 Olympics.
Who is Andrew Young?
Tourism is one of Georgia's major industries (money makers). Why is tourism so popular in our state?
What is diverse climate, little down time due to bad weather, many resources, something for everyone!!
Which is heavier a pound of cotton or a pound of peanuts?
What is they both weigh a pound!!
How do Olympic games help cities/states long term?
What is provide jobs, new facilities, improved infastructure, often increase in population?
This is legume that the Carter family's fortune was based on.
What are peanuts?
Mayor Maynard Jackson implemented an affirmative action program to ensure that minorities had opportunities that were previously withheld from them. What is affirmitive action?
What is the practice or policy of favoring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously.
Give two examples of Georgia's ability to participate in a global market.
What is Hartsfield Jackson Airport and Savannah Harbor. Will accept interstate system as well because you can use the interstates to go to other airports and harbors.
What is just an old sweet song but always on my mind?
What is Georgia? Look up the lyrics to Georgia On My Mind!!
Where were the 1996 Olympics held?
What is Atlanta and across the state of Georgia?