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Georgia is a state in the southern region of the United States of America and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It was the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be established as a colony. It was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788. It seceded from the Union on January 21, 1861 and was one of the original seven Confederate states. It was the last state readmitted to the Union on July 15, 1870. Georgia is one of the fastest-growing states in the United States, with its population increasing from 8,186,453 in 2000 to an estimated 9,072,576 people in 2005. Georgia is also known as the Peach State and the Empire State of the South. The largest city, and capital, is Atlanta.
Georgia is bordered on the south by Florida; on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and South Carolina; on the west by Alabama and by Florida in the extreme southwest; and on the north by Tennessee and North Carolina. The northern part of the state is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a mountain range in the vast mountain system of the Appalachians. The central piedmont extends from the foothills to the fall line, where the rivers cascade down in elevation to the continental coastal plain of the southern part of the state. The highest point in Georgia is Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet (1,458 m); the lowest point is sea level.
Articles
Metro Atlanta News and Information from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Two fired after school bus incident
Mar 20, 2010 7:17 pm
A March 4 incident involving two Fulton County school system employees and a 10-year-old autistic kid has resulted in the two losing their jobs and one facing criminal charges, according to a report o...
Tony Dungy to talk with Atlanta kids, fathers
Mar 20, 2010 7:09 pm
After his first full NFL season in retirement, former Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy has found joy off the field.
Appointee plans big changes for King Center
Mar 20, 2010 6:08 pm
A court-appointed outsider plans to make Atlantas King Center live up to its full potential by removing the children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and their allies from control.
After liver transplant, runner takes on ING half-marathon
Mar 20, 2010 4:15 pm
Leanne Lee and her amazing liver go on another run this morning, a little 13-mile out-and-back from Centennial Olympic Park.
Suwanee sets ambitious vision for public artwork
Mar 20, 2010 3:29 pm
Where many struggling cities see public art as an extravagance these days, Suwanee, on firmer ground financially, sees it as a key to a prosperous future.
Hit-and-run in Henry County caught on police video
Mar 20, 2010 2:30 pm
A pedestrian crossing Jonesboro Road is recovering after being hit by a car Friday morning. Officials are searching for the driver of the car and have at least one thing going for them.
Fans wait hours for New Moon' release
Mar 20, 2010 11:41 am
By the time New Moon' was finally available for purchase, dozens of fans had already been waiting more than an hour.
New questions about how Pat Pope awarded DeKalb school projects.
Mar 20, 2010 10:00 am
Two hirings by DeKalb school official Patricia Pope apparently violated school district policy and the district was unable to supply documents to show that purchasing policies were followed.
Lawrenceville-based Guardsmen coming home
Mar 20, 2010 3:51 am
Donna Blair will do her duty next week. The widow of Georgia National Guard 1st Sgt. John Blair plans to greet members of her husbands Lawrenceville-based company when they return to Georgia from Afg...
MARTA policeman $1 million richer
Mar 20, 2010 3:30 am
Overwhelmed is how a MARTA policeman describes how he feels after he won the top prize in a Georgia Lottery game.
News from Macon and Central Georgia from The Macon News
Macon-Bibb public safety officers guard and guide festival
Mar 20, 2010 7:54 pm
With new Cherry Blossom Festival CEO Karen Lambert at the helm for her first festival, she has plenty of backup.
Delegations for Macon's sister cities visit for Cherry Blossom
Mar 20, 2010 7:54 pm
With his welcoming smile, Mayor Robert Reichert tried to bridge the language barrier with visitors from Macon’s sister city Ulyanovsk, Russia.
Cherry Blossom Festival opens with international flair
Mar 20, 2010 7:54 pm
It’s a fair bet to say that most of the hundreds of people who attended Friday’s opening ceremonies of the Cherry Blossom Festival have heard the song “Georgia on my Mind...
Retiree health coverage may be targeted
Mar 20, 2010 2:15 am
As Macon leaders struggle to find ways to make deep cuts to expenses in advance of fiscal 2011 budget talks, two City Council members say they want to target employee health-care coverage and employee...
Mar 20, 2010 2:14 am
A story in Friday’s Telegraph about the opening of the Cherry Blossom Festival misidentified the location for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. It was at Central City Park.
JROTC troops hit Coliseum for drill competition
Mar 20, 2010 1:40 am
Some of the most precise teenagers in the Eastern time zone are in Macon this weekend.
Political Notebook: Case of mistaken identity
Mar 20, 2010 1:37 am
The U.S. census is a chance to look into the future and also remember the past.
Winners announced in Junque Yard Art Competition
Mar 20, 2010 1:09 am
Students from Mercer University and Georgia Southwestern University won prizes Friday at the 19th annual Junque Yard Art Competition, sponsored by Macon Iron and the Middle Georgia Arts Association.
Soap Box Derby accepting entries for April race
Mar 20, 2010 1:05 am
The second annual Soap Box Derby will take place April 11 on Magnolia Street hill, following the Second Sunday brunch and concert at Washington Park in downtown Macon.
Georgia Lottery reserves being used for first time in decade
Mar 19, 2010 2:29 pm
ATLANTA — State officials are dipping into reserves to help pay for education programs funded by the Georgia Lottery for the first time in nearly a decade, as ticket sales lag behind the gro...
News from South Georgia from WALB
News Minute: Here is the latest Georgia news from The Associated Press
Mar 20, 2010 7:44 pm
Click through for continually updated top news from around the state.
High school student shot, sent to hospital
Mar 20, 2010 6:55 pm
Albany Police confirm a Monroe High School student was shot on the 1300 block of Avalon Avenue. Police say EMS crews rushed the 17-year old male to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Report: King Center trustee plans big changes
Mar 20, 2010 6:54 pm
Associated Press - March 20, 2010 2:44 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A court-appointed trustee of the King Center in Atlanta plans to remove the children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Study: Lesser-known germ a bigger hospital threat
Mar 20, 2010 1:14 pm
Associated Press - March 20, 2010 9:14 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A new study finds that as one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise.
With faulty food labeling, who's minding the store?
Mar 20, 2010 1:00 pm
Reports in recent months of inaccurate, misleading ingredient lists or calorie-counts on store-bought foods are leading many to wonder if food-product labeling can be trusted, and who -- if anyone -- ...
Artist Derek Taylor comes home
Mar 20, 2010 11:55 am
The Albany artist hosts local art show to showcase his southern-rooted art collection
Mar 20, 2010 11:17 am
Young people in the arts will be recognized at the Albany Museum of Art in its first "Youth Arts Day" from 10:00AM until 1:00PM at the AMA in the Willson Auditorium.
Southwest Georgians still eating out on Friday nights
Mar 20, 2010 7:11 am
Even with South Georgia's unemployment at near record highs and economic worries, many folks are still filling restaurants on the weekends.
Mar 20, 2010 7:07 am
The Exchange Club of Albany honored South Georgians for helping others. The Club's held its annual Book of Golden Deeds Banquet.
Joint operation nabs Echols County man
Mar 20, 2010 3:54 am
An Echols County man faces felony charges after police search his home.
Local News from WSB-TV 2 Atlanta via Yahoo! News
'Bubble Gum Bandit' Suspected In Rash Of Thefts
Mar 20, 2010 7:16 pm
A man is suspected of stealing bubble gum machines from seven businesses around Newnan, police said.
Mar 20, 2010 2:31 pm
WASHINGTON -- Regulators have shut down banks seven banks in five states, bringing to 37 the number of bank failures in the U.S. so far this year.
MARTA Police Officer Wins $1 Million
Mar 19, 2010 11:01 pm
ATLANTA -- A MARTA policeman has clinched a million-dollar prize. Michael Wyatt, a resident of McDonough, won his $1 million prize playing the Georgia Lottery instant game Maximum Green.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Pedestrian Hit While Crossing Road
Mar 19, 2010 9:16 pm
Police dashcam video catches a driver hitting a pedestrian, then driving off.
Police: Man Used Ax To Break Into Schools
Mar 19, 2010 8:46 pm
Robert Lee Banks was seen smiling as he destroyed a high school security camera with a pick ax.
90-Year-Old Injured After Scooter Accident
Mar 19, 2010 8:01 pm
A 90-year-old is recovering after Gwinnett County authorities say he was hit by an SUV while trying to cross a busy street in a power scooter Friday. It happened at 1:47 p.m. at U.S. Highway 78 and We...
Have You Gotten A Ticket Under Gas New Super Speeder Law?
Mar 19, 2010 7:31 pm
ATLANTA -- If so, Channel 2 would like to here from you! Better digestion may require some changes to your diet and schedule. Follow these suggestions to improve your digestive health.
Gas Main Break Forces Downtown Evacuations
Mar 19, 2010 6:46 pm
Atlanta police have confirmed a gas main break on 50 Hurt Plaza has closed traffic to Edgewood Avenue to Peachtree Circle.
Police: 'Fake Firefighter' Shows Up For Work
Mar 19, 2010 4:01 pm
A Hall County man was a little too eager to become a firefighter, fire officials said.
Rare Monkey Twins Born At Zoo Atlanta
Mar 19, 2010 4:01 pm
ATLANTA -- A pair of golden lion tamarin monkey twins were born at Zoo Atlanta this week, helping international efforts to save the rare animals from extinction.
Statewide Headlines from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Tech athletics sweating budget cuts
Mar 20, 2010 7:28 pm
Dan Radakovich wasn't at the State Capitol last week while students from public universities around the state protested the possibility of excessive tuition increases for next school year.
Advertisers hit consumers with sneaky credit report fees
Mar 20, 2010 4:04 pm
Type the words credit report into any online search engine and thousands of sites pop up, nearly shouting the word free.
Bank collapses reach into mountains
Mar 20, 2010 1:18 am
On Friday, regulators seized a tiny bank based in north Fulton County, Century Security Bank, and two mountain banks Bank of Hiawassee and Appalachian Community Bank in Ellijay .
Fugitive sees self on Comcast's 'Police Blotter' program, calls U.S. Marshals
Mar 19, 2010 9:38 pm
So who watches that "Police Blotter" program on Comcast cables On Demand service anyhow?
Mar 19, 2010 9:13 pm
Amid the documents and paintings and photos, the detritus of centuries, is a reminder of a harder, violent time.
Sen. Balfour takes political bow
Mar 19, 2010 8:46 pm
State Sen. Don Balfour (R-Snellville) has decided not to run for Congress or for re-election to the Senate, where he chairs the powerful Rules Committee.
At least 107 school jobs in Cherokee to be cut, 191 more on block
Mar 19, 2010 6:05 pm
Cherokee County schools will cut at least 41 teacher and 76 support positions next year because of the budget crisis.
DeKalb lawmaker confirmed as Singapore ambassador
Mar 19, 2010 5:59 pm
David Adelman, a state lawmaker from DeKalb County and an early supporter of Barack Obama, was confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Singapore.
Mar 19, 2010 5:43 pm
Want to know if the University of Georgia received all your application materials? Curious as to how many credits will be accepted as a transfer student?
Sunshine and warmth to usher in Atlanta's spring
Mar 19, 2010 12:33 pm
Saturday's first day of spring will be beautiful, with sunshine and temperatures several degrees warmer than normal.
