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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.
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Metro Atlanta News and Information from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Robert Townsend Voyles Sr.: 83: Management consultant; dairy farmer
Mar 21, 2010 7:54 pm
Robert Voyles Sr. grew up in Atlanta, but his parents ran an agricultural farm in the Jonesboro area.
Vehicle explodes, 3 lanes of I-75 North closed in Clayton County
Mar 21, 2010 6:55 pm
A vehicle spun out of control, hit the median and ignited on I-75 northbound in Clayton County. The passengers made it out with only minor injuries before the vehicle exploded, police said.
Back to 70 degrees by Wednesday
Mar 21, 2010 6:15 pm
Sunshine and 70 degrees on Saturday and temperatures in the 40s for Monday? Welcome to spring in Atlanta.
Fonda organizes 1st World Fitness Day event
Mar 21, 2010 4:41 pm
A veritable Whos Who of the physical fitness world will convene in Atlanta to conduct one of the largest group workouts ever.
Hit-and-run in Clayton County caught on police video
Mar 21, 2010 3:20 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.
Annual marathon draws 16,000 runners
Mar 21, 2010 2:50 pm
Thousands of runners will throng streets between downtown Atlanta and Decatur on Sunday to compete in the fourth annual ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon.
2 women critical after car strikes power pole
Mar 21, 2010 2:44 pm
Two women are in critical condition after their Volvo wagon crashed into a power pole in Norcross early Sunday, Gwinnett police said.
AJC Peachtree Road Race registration opens today
Mar 21, 2010 11:48 am
Peachtree Road racers, it is time. Registration for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race will open at 1 p.m.
Readers wrapped up in the Market Bulletin
Mar 21, 2010 11:00 am
Twice a month, 130,000 Georgians open their mailboxes and pick up a 93-year-old farm newspaper courtesy of state taxpayers.
New questions about how Pat Pope awarded DeKalb school projects.
Mar 21, 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.
News from Macon and Central Georgia from The Macon News
Macon-Bibb public safety officers guard and guide festival
Mar 21, 2010 3:49 am
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 21, 2010 3:49 am
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 21, 2010 3:49 am
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...
Fashion mavens ready for annual CBF show
Mar 21, 2010 3:49 am
One of the most anticipated events of the Cherry Blossom Festival is the annual Fashion Show and Champagne Brunch.
Youth groups collaborate to perform song, dance for CBF
Mar 21, 2010 3:49 am
For the first time ever, the Middle Georgia Youth Ballet and the Mercer University’s Children’s Choir will join together to give Macon a “Grand Afternoon of Song and Danc...
Readers share Cherry Blossom haiku
Mar 21, 2010 3:49 am
The Telegraph asked, and readers responded — in droves. Below are some of the haiku that were submitted. More will be highlighted on 1A during the rest of the Cherry Blossom Festival. We hop...
Pink pancakes, bed race, balloon glow highlight Saturday's festival
Mar 21, 2010 3:49 am
Near-perfect weather made for a big crowd and wide smiles at Cherry Blossom Festival events Saturday.
Barrington Hall's golf greens in the red
Mar 21, 2010 2:38 am
Ken Vicinus fell in love with the golf course at Barrington Hall the first time he saw it.
St. Patrick's fun in Dublin, but fight closes crafts fair early
Mar 21, 2010 2:10 am
DUBLIN — The first day of spring and shamrocks were showing up all over Dublin for its 45th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Festival weekend events. Unfortunately, some teenagers determ...
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...
News from South Georgia from WALB
News Minute: Here is the latest Georgia news from The Associated Press
Mar 21, 2010 7:34 pm
Click through for continually updated top news from around the state.
3 missing Savannah children found safe
Mar 21, 2010 7:24 pm
Associated Press - March 21, 2010 3:24 PM ET SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say three children who were reported missing by their mother have been found safe.
Mathis released on $5,000 bond
Mar 21, 2010 7:11 pm
A judge ordered Mathis to surrender his right to practice to law until the case is complete. Mathis will also have to enter an in house substance abuse program.
Pelosi heckled while leading Dems to Capitol
Mar 21, 2010 6:14 pm
Associated Press - March 21, 2010 2:14 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are voting on the historic health care overhaul as a gesture for the American...
2 women critical after car strikes Ga. power pole
Mar 21, 2010 4:44 pm
Associated Press - March 21, 2010 12:44 PM ET NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) - Police say two women are in critical condition after their car crashed into a power pole in Norcross.
Ga. bill would target tax cheats, boost revenues
Mar 21, 2010 4:34 pm
Associated Press - March 21, 2010 12:34 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Once reluctant to beef up tax collection efforts, Georgia lawmakers facing a huge budget shortfall are handing the state's revenue...
GA Christian Coalition slams tobacco tax idea
Mar 21, 2010 11:45 am
Georgia Christian coalition leader Jerry Luquire says, "The state's need for revenue is the only right reason for tax increases," and rejects higher cigarette taxes completely.
MCLB will undertake prescribed burning
Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am
Approximately 35% of the timber stands throughout the base will have their underbrush burned, with 30 to 40 acres to be burned daily.
Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am
It was twenty-five years ago that four keys on our keyboard formed a union that would change our world forever.
Protesters message to Bishop 'Kill The Bill'
Mar 20, 2010 11:19 pm
A little more than two dozen people showed up outside Congressman Sanford Bishop's office in Albany to send a message to their congressman to kill the bill.
Local News from WSB-TV 2 Atlanta via Yahoo! News
Atlanta Police Officer Injured In Accident
Mar 21, 2010 6:06 pm
Police told Channel 2 Action News an Atlanta police officer was injured in a motorcycle accident.
More Rain And Possible Snow On The Way
Mar 21, 2010 4:06 pm
Showers and storms are possible Sunday afternoon, along with gusty winds blowing 30 to 35 mph, said Severe Weather Team 2 meterologist Brad Nitz.
Peachtree Road Race Registration Is Underway
Mar 21, 2010 2:36 pm
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race online registration is underway.
2 Women Injured After Car Hits Power Pole
Mar 21, 2010 1:36 pm
Two women are in critical condition after their car crashed into a power pole in Norcross, police said.
Police: Driver Apologizes For Accident Then Flees
Mar 21, 2010 1:21 pm
Officials are searching for a hit-and-run driver who briefly stopped to apologize to the victim before speeding away.
'Bubble Gum Bandit' Suspected In Rash Of Thefts
Mar 20, 2010 7:36 pm
A man is suspected of stealing bubble gum machines from seven businesses around Newnan, police said.
Atlanta's Top Ten Fugitive Captured
Mar 20, 2010 3:21 pm
Ronald Leo Fisher, on Atlanta's most wanted list, was captured in Detroit, Atlanta police said Saturday.
Mar 20, 2010 2:36 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 11:06 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 9:21 pm
Police dashcam video catches a driver hitting a pedestrian, then driving off.
Statewide Headlines from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Back to 70 degrees by Wednesday
Mar 21, 2010 6:15 pm
Sunshine and 70 degrees on Saturday and temperatures in the 40s for Monday? Welcome to spring in Atlanta.
Loopholes in state ethics reform
Mar 21, 2010 11:00 am
Top leaders in the Georgia Legislature have signed off on a broad ethics reform package, set to be introduced this week, that would prohibit public officials from abusing their power and tighten repor...
Readers wrapped up in the Market Bulletin
Mar 21, 2010 11:00 am
Twice a month, 130,000 Georgians open their mailboxes and pick up a 93-year-old farm newspaper courtesy of state taxpayers.
Recession's effect: Shrunken cities, counties
Mar 21, 2010 11:00 am
Fulton schools cut 1,000 jobs. MARTA may jettison half its bus routes. Georgia is $500 million in the hole for 2011.
County in the golf business? Forsyth splits on buying a course
Mar 20, 2010 10:11 pm
A proposed county purchase of the Lanier Golf Club's 18 holes at a price that is multiples of its tax value has roiled Forsyth County and divided the Board of Commissioners.
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.
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