Georgia Cities and Towns
The Peach State     4th  State

Climate & Weather:

Georgia enjoys a consistent and typically mild southern climate. Seldom (with the exception of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the north) does snow fall, much less accumulate.

Summers are pleasant, though hot and humid, with statewide highs averaging in the mid-80s.

Winter brings colder temperatures with daily highs in the mid-40s. Warmer conditions exist along the coastal areas.   MORE WEATHER AND TRAFFIC INFO

Firsts, Facts, Trivia:  

The Cyclorama Building, in Atlanta, contains a 109 m (385 ft) long painting, said to be the largest mural in the world, which depicts a panoramic view of the Civil War battle of Atlanta.    MORE FACTS

Featured Tourist Spots:

Centennial Olympic Park - A beautiful, relaxing green space in the very heart of downtown. From the quilt plazas, memorials, and Fountain of Rings telling the story of the Games, to the water features, artwork and commemorative bricks, the Park is a must see destination and a great place to relax and enjoy the 21 acres of beauty in the heart of Atlanta. MORE TOURISM

Georgia History:

Cherokee and Creek Indians lived in  Georgia when Hernando de Soto, the Spanish explorer, first traveled parts of Georgia in 1540.  By 1566, forts were built along the Atlantic coast, including the first in Georgia on St. Catherines Island.  However, no permanent settlements were established. 

In 1732, English King George II granted a charter for the last of the 13th colony in America. There were originally twenty one trustees named in the 1732 charter "The Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia". Over the period of the trusteeship (1732-1755), fifty more were added.

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