Georgia (U.S. state)
There are several major newspapers in Georgia. Among them are the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Augusta Chronicle. Other media publications in the state include business magazines; entertainment media such as Southern Voice; and various sports magazines.[51]
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Sports and recreation
- See also: Tour de Georgia and The Masters Tournament
Sports in Georgia include professional teams in all major sports, Olympic Games contenders and medalists, collegiate teams in major and small-school conferences and associations, and active amateur teams and individual sports. The State of Georgia has a team in eight major professional leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, ABA, AFL, IL, and ECHL). Georgia has an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Outdoor activities include, but are not limited to, hiking along the Appalachian Trail; Civil War Heritage Trails; rock climbing and whitewater paddling.[52][53][54][55] Other outdoor activities include hunting and fishing. Less rustic activities are trips to Callaway Gardens; circuses; Rattlesnake Roundups; and Zoo Atlanta.[56][57][58][59]
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State facts and symbols
Georgia's nicknames include Peach State and Empire State of the South .The state song, "Georgia On My Mind" by Hoagy Carmichael, was originally written about a woman of that name, but after Georgia native Ray Charles sang it, the state legislature voted it the state song on 24 April 1979. Ray Charles sang it on the legislative floor when the bill was passed. This act was significant in that it symbolized to many the move away from segregation and racism. The state commemorative quarter was released on 19 July 1999.[60] The first houses in Georgia to be designated historic state landmarks are the Owens Thomas House and the Sorrel Weed House, in the Savannah historic district. The state 'possum is Pogo Possum[61]
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References
- ^ a b Elevations and Distances in the United States. U.S Geological Survey (29 April 2005). Retrieved on November 3, 2006.
- ^ States Ranked for Total Area, Land Area, and Water Area - NETSTATE.com, accessed December 26, 2006
- ^ Drought-stricken Georgia eyes Tennessee's border -- and river water Los Angeles Times.
- ^ For an overview of Georgia's geology, see "Geologic Regions of Georgia: Overview" in The New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 9, 2007.
- ^ Georgia - Flora and fauna - city-data.com, accessed February 3, 2007
- ^ Monthly Averages for Macon, GA The Weather Channel.
- ^ Monthly Averages for Clayton, GA The Weather Channel.
- ^ Each state's high temperature record USA Today, last updated August 2006.
- ^ Each state's low temperature record USA Today, last updated August 2006
- ^ Georgia Department of Natural Resources gadnr.org, accessed May 13, 2007
- ^ National Park Service nps.gov, accessed May 13, 2007
- ^ Trustee Georgia, 1732-1752
- ^ Digital History
- ^ Peter Kolchin, American Slavery: 1619-1877, New York: Hill and Wang, 1994, p. 73
- ^ [1] Accessed May 15, 2007
- ^ [2] Accessed February 1, 2008.
- ^ 100 fastest growing counties, accessed November 30, 2006
- ^ Population Centers by State
- ^ William H. Frey, "The New Great Migration: Black Americans' Return to the South, 1965-2000", The Brookings Institution, May 2004, accessed 19 May 2008
- ^ Early Mountain Life, Who are Americans
- ^ Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
- ^ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by State, 2005
- ^ BEA statistics for 2005 GSP - October 26, 2006, Accessed May 9, 2008
- ^ Energy Information Administration, Accessed December 30, 2007
- ^ Willamette, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Atlanta Opera, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Classical Music in Atlanta, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Literature: Overview, Accessed December 5, 2007
- ^ The Sacred Harp, Accessed December 7, 2007
- ^ R.E.MAccessed December 7, 2007
- ^ Rhythm and Blues Music: Overview, Accessed December 7, 2007
- ^ Jessye Norman, Accessed December 7, 2007
- ^ a b c Film industry in GeorgiaAccessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Georgia.org, Accessed May 16, 2007
- ^ Statemaster.com, Accessed May 16, 2007
- ^ |GA DOE - Testing - EOCT Accessed 24 April 2008.
- ^ |GA DOE - Testing - GHSGT Accessed 24 April 2008.
- ^ Senate Kids, Accessed December 30, 2007
- ^ Sonny Perdue, Accessed December 30, 2007
- ^ Constitution of Georgia Article III Section II, Accessed December 30, 2007
- ^ Supreme Court Brochure, Accessed December 30, 2007
- ^ A Brief History of Georgia Counties, Accessed December 30, 2007
- ^ Georgia's County Governments, Accessed December 31, 2007
- ^ [fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/php/state.php Historical Census Browser, 1900 US Census, University of Virginia], accessed 15 Mar 2008
- ^ Charles Crowe, "Racial Violence and Social Reform - Origins of the Atlanta Riot of 1906", The Journal of Negro History: Vol.53, No.3, Jul 1968, accessed 23 Mar 2008
- ^ [fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/php/state.php Historical Census Browser, 1960 US Census, University of Virginia], accessed 13 Mar 2008
- ^ Georgia Public Broadcasting Accessed, May 19, 2007
- ^ Georgia Public Radio Accessed, May 19, 2007
- ^ Georgia Public Radio Accessed, May 19, 2007
- ^ Mondotimes.com, Accessed, May 19, 2007
- ^ Appalachian Trail, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Civil War Heritage Trails, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Rock climbing, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Whitewater paddling, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Callaway Gardens, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Circues, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Rattlesnake Roundups, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ Zoo Atlanta, Accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ State symbols and emblems
- ^ Georgia Secretary of State - State 'Possum. Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
- Walker, V. (2005). "Organized resistance and black educators' quest for school equality", 1878-1938. Teachers College Record, 107, 355-388.
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Further reading
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (2005).
- Bartley, Numan V. The Creation of Modern Georgia (1990). Covers 1865-1990 period. ISBN 0-8203-1183-9.
- Coleman, Kenneth. ed. A History of Georgia (1991). ISBN 0-8203-1269-X.
- London, Bonnie Bullard. (2005) Georgia and the American Experience Atlanta, Georgia: Clairmont Press ISBN 1-56733-100-9. A middle school textbook.
- Peirce, Neal R. The Deep South States of America: People, Politics, and Power in the Seven Deep South States (1974). Information on politics and economics 1960-72. ISBN 0-393-05496-9.
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- Georgia Constitution Web Page, Carl Vinson Institute of Government at The University of Georgia (includes historical Constitutions of Georgia)
- Summary of duties, powers and responsibilities of the branches of Georgia state government (Georgia Secretary of State website)
- USGS real-time, geographic, and other scientific resources of Georgia
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