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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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News from Macon and Central Georgia from The Macon News
‘Don’t try this at home’: Rescuer says it’s been busiest year for alligators
Jun 20, 2013 3:17 am
Two eyes glowed from the tall grass off Interstate 75 near Hartley Bridge Road.
Annual luncheon recognizes efforts of law enforcement, Crimestoppers
Jun 20, 2013 2:17 am
WARNER ROBINS -- A day with the tactical teams for the Houston County Sheriff’s Office or Warner Robins police was among the prizes auctioned off Wednesday at the annual luncheon for Macon R...
Crawford County Magistrate Court reopens after judge appointed
Jun 20, 2013 2:17 am
Georgia’s governor has appointed a chief magistrate judge for Crawford County, a move that essentially puts the county’s Magistrate Court back in business.
Session to ‘listen’ well attended at Central High
Jun 19, 2013 3:05 am
About 100 people showed up to Bibb County Interim Superintendent Steve Smith’s first “listening session” at Central High School on Tuesday night to discuss areas for improve...
First Bibb school system ‘listening session’ is Tuesday night
Jun 18, 2013 4:30 pm
The Bibb County school system’s interim superintendent is having the first of two “listening sessions” Tuesday night at Central High School.
Jun 18, 2013 2:20 am
Correction
Macon Purrs N Paws pushes adoptions to reduce its numbers
Jun 18, 2013 2:20 am
Animal rescue group Macon Purrs N Paws announced Monday it must reduce the number of animals at its Rocky Creek Road shelter by 50 animals in the next few days.
Perry City Council discusses options for Perry Arts Center
Jun 18, 2013 2:20 am
PERRY -- At a work session of the Perry City Council on Monday, council members decided to think about the options for the Perry Arts Center and vote on an option at a later date.
Macon area skaters hope to highlight need for public skate park during Go Skateboarding Day
Jun 17, 2013 11:34 am
Everyone knew Sunday was Father’s Day.
Interstate 75 work expected overnight in Macon
Jun 17, 2013 11:18 am
Work crews are expected to intermittently close northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 Monday night near Pierce Avenue.
News from South Georgia from WALB
WG&L commissioners approve credit card fee
Jun 20, 2013 4:09 am
The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards.
Albany man celebrates 101st birthday
Jun 20, 2013 3:41 am
An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today.
Jun 20, 2013 3:34 am
For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing.
Leaders searching for ways to save RiverQuarium
Jun 20, 2013 3:20 am
Downtown Albany leaders are looking for ways to make sure the Flint Riverquarium remains an important part of downtown for years to come.
Dougherty Co. DA issues warning in "Operation Run or Gun"
Jun 19, 2013 10:52 pm
Suspects who run and cause a Police pursuit and those who have guns along with illegal drugs are getting a strict warning from the Dougherty Co. District Attorney: more vigorous prosecution for crimes
Moultrie Tech dedicates new Health Science building
Jun 19, 2013 10:49 pm
Moultrie Technical College unveiled its new $9.5 million, 46,000 square-foot Health Sciences Building Wednesday. The brand new structure is located at the school's Veterans Parkway Campus in M...
Nursing emaciated Albany dog back to health
Jun 19, 2013 10:46 pm
Albany Humane Society officials and a veterinarian are nursing a dog back to health, after she was nearly starved to death.
Jun 19, 2013 10:45 pm
Work is underway on a big empty retail space in Albany to bring in a new business and a spirit of celebration.
Prosthetist stepping in to help Moultrie man get prosthetic arm
Jun 19, 2013 10:41 pm
An Albany prosthetist is coming to the rescue to help a Moultrie man who lost his arm to rare flesh eating bacteria.
Company to bring in businesses for Dougherty County
Jun 19, 2013 10:38 pm
The Albany Dougherty County Economic Development Commission has hired a company to help bring in businesses.
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