Georgia (GA)
Georgia's Web Site Capital City: Atlanta Nickname: Peach State / Goober state/ Empire State of the South Motto: Wisdom, justice, and moderation Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th) Origin of State's Name: Named for King George II of England. Largest Cities: Atlanta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon, Albany Border States: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Land Area: 57,919 sq. mi.; 21st largest State's Bird: Brown Thrasher State's Flower: Cherokee Rose State's Tree: Live oak State's Song: Georgia on My Mind |