Georgia
For the country of Georgia, see this article: Georgia.
| Capital | Atlanta |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Empire State of the South |
| Official Language | English |
| Governor | Nathan Deal, R |
| Senator | Saxby Chambliss, R (202) 224-3521 Contact |
| Senator | Johnny Isakson, R (202) 224-3643 Contact |
| Ratification of Constitution/or statehood | January 2, 1788 |
| Flag of Georgia | Motto:
|
Georgia is a state in the southern United States. It was one of the original thirteen British colonies in the United States. It joined the Confederate States of America, Confederacy, before the beginning of the American Civil War. The capital and largest city is Atlanta.
History
Politics
Georgia has been a red state in presidential elections since 1996, favoring the Republican candidates. It last favored a Democrat candidate in 1992 when it supported Bill Clinton.
Polls in August 2009 show John Oxedine (R) and Roy Barnes (D) leading their respective primary races for the 2010 election for governor. On the Republican side, Oxendine leads with 39%, followed by Nathan Deal at 13% and Karen Handel at 12%.
On the Democratic side, Barnes tops the field at 45%, followed by Thurbert Baker at 29%.
Elected officials
Federal
- Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R)
- Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)
- Rep. Jack Kingston [R, GA-1]
- Rep. Sanford Bishop [D, GA-2]
- Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R, GA-3]
- Rep. Henry Johnson [D, GA-4]
- Rep. John Lewis [D, GA-5]
- Rep. Tom Price [R, GA-6]
- Rep. Rob Woodall [R, GA-7]
- Rep. Austin Scott [R, GA-8]
- Rep. Tom Graves [R, GA-9]
- Rep. Paul Broun [R, GA-10]
- Rep. John Gingrey [R, GA-11]
- Rep. John Barrow [D, GA-12]
- Rep. David Scott [D, GA-13]
Statewide
- Governor Nathan Deal (R)
- Lt. Governor Casey Cagle (R)
- Secretary of State Brian Kemp (R)
- Attorney General Sam Olens (R)
- Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black (R)
- School Superintendent John Barge (R)
Memorials
- Larry McDonald (1935-1983), a conservative Member of Congress, was onboard Korean Airlines Flight 007 when it was shot down by Soviet warplanes in 1983. His memory is honored in renamiong Interstate Highway 75, which runs from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Tennessee state line.
See Also
References