Georgia On My Mind

This Day in History: January 2, 1788

Georgia, the Peach State, aka the Empire State of the South

Ripe peach on the tree - photo by Tobias Maschler on Wikipedia, published
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The nickname for Georgia is The Peach State. Georgia-grown peaches are recognized for their superior flavor, texture, appearance and nutritious qualities. Georgia also designated the peach as the official state fruit in 1995. The state motto of Geogia is Wisdom Justice Moderation and appears on the state seal and Georgia's state quarter.

Georgia was the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. It was established in 1732 and named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788.

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Georgia is located in the southeastern United States.

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Georgia State Flag Georgia Seal

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A Brown Thrasher, Georgia's state bird in High Island, Texas
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Rosa laevigata, Cherokee Rose the state flower of Georgia.
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Ray Charles' version of Hoagy Carmichael's "Georgia on My Mind"
was named the official state song of Georgia in 1979.

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Clik here to view.According to the hit movie Ray, Charles was banned from performing in Georgia in 1961, following his refusal to play to a white-only audience. Mr. Charles was never banned from performing in his home state of Georgia. In 1979 the General Assembly did welcome him. He sang the classic Hoagy Carmichel song "Georgia." Source: Our Georgia History

Atlanta became the capital of Georgia in 1868. Prior to that date Georgia had previous capitals, including Savannah and Augusta. The first capital of Georgia was Savannah in 1777, which was followed by Augusta in 1779.Savannah is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia, and the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah became the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia.

Embrace the Past...

Savannah’s Secrets

With the old South comes an eerie presence of ghostly secrets. Perhaps it is the historical landmarks or the spine-chilling tales passed down from generation to generation. Restoration of its past greatly influences its preservation.

Moss-laden, massive oaks
Cast somber shadows
Amid darkness and light