The Empire State of the South, Georgia

The state of Georgia was one of the original thirteen colonies and was the fourth state in the United States. Although the majority of the state’s total 59,441 square miles is covered in coastal plain, the state also features a piedmont region centrally and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the far west. Nicknamed “The Peach State” for is luscious peaches, the state is #1 in production of pecans, peanuts, lima beans and pimentos. Georgia has also been dubbed “The empire state of the south” for it’s determination to be leader in industrial and economic development in the southern tier of states.

Atlanta, the state capitol is the urban core of Georgia and one of the largest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. The city is home to the world headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company, AT&T Mobility and Delta Air Lines.  Full of culture, you will find Atlanta a showcase of the arts as well as history with an abundance of character, sites and museums to ingest. Visit Zoo Atlanta and trek the African plains and Asian forests to meet the 200 plus wildlife species who call this place home. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens offer 30 acres of gardens, an urban forest and wildflower trails to experience with year round events, exhibits and workshops.

Along the Georgian shore lie the city of Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia. Brunswick is actually the “Shrimp capitol of the world” as well as the home of the world famous Brunswick Stew! Brunswick is nestled by four barrier islands that were named by Spanish explorers who landed on the islands over 400 years ago in search of gold and instead found a radiant, astonishingly beautiful place worthy of a name such as “The Golden Isles”. This area has a wealth of historical sites, recreational activities and scenic landscapes to take in. Go horseback riding on the beach, skim the waves on a sailboat or a jet ski, kayak the coastal rivers alongside the dolphins or take a trolley tour through the historic Jekyll Island.

Savannah is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Georgia attracting millions of visitors each year from around the world. As you walk down the streets of Savannah, through the beautiful Spanish moss covered oaks you will see why this city is so well known for it’s historic charm and diversity in it’s architectural expression. The city offers access to the coastal islands, the Savannah riverfront as well as Tybee Island, formerly known as “Savannah Beach” which is the eastern most point of the state of Georgia and the home of the first lighthouse in the south east.

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