Georgia

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For the country of Georgia, see this article: Georgia.

Georgia
Capital Atlanta
Nickname Empire State of the South
Official Language English
Governor Sonny Perdue, R
Senator Saxby Chambliss, R
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Senator Johnny Isakson, R
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Ratification of Constitution/or statehood January 2, 1788
Flag of Georgia Motto:
  1. "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation"
  2. "Agriculture and commerce"

Georgia is a state in the southern United States. It was one of the original thirteen British colonies in what is now the United States, and joined the Confederate States of America, Confederacy, before the beginning of the American Civil War. The capital and largest city is Atlanta.

In the 2004 United States Presidential elections, Georgia was a red state, favoring the Republican party[1].


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