Georgia Quick Facts

Capital: Atlanta

Total Area: 58,910 square miles

Elevation: 4,784 (highest point); sea level (lowest point)

Climate (Averages):

Annual Precipitation - 50 inches
Snowfall - trace
Summer Temperature - 73-82 degrees
Winter Temperature - 41-56 degrees
Freeze-free days - 170-300

State Flower: Cherokee Rose

Largest Cities: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon, Albany

Nickname: Peach State

State Song: Georgia on My Mind

State Tree: Live Oak

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Major Industry Groups:

Wholesale & Retail Trade 25%
Services 26%
Manufacturing 17%
Government 16%

Other Facts:

Georgia's Atlantic coastline encompasses 100 miles of beaches.


Sources: State of Georgia (Secretary of State) & Livingston North Communications Research