Georgia
Capital: Atlanta · South · Peach State
State Statistics
| Population | 10.71M |
| GDP | $678.0B |
| Area | 153,910 km² |
| Capital | Atlanta |
| Largest City | Augusta |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Georgia
Georgia is the economic powerhouse of the American South, anchored by Atlanta — a global city and one of the fastest-growing metros in the nation, home to the headquarters of Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, UPS, Home Depot, and CNN. The state carries an extraordinary civil rights legacy, having been the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and the site of many pivotal movement milestones. Georgia has transformed into 'Y'allywood,' hosting more film and TV production than any state outside California, with a 30% tax credit driving billions in entertainment investment. With rapid population growth, a diversifying electorate, and a dramatic political swing between 2020 and 2024, Georgia sits at the center of American political life.
Major Cities
Augusta
Augusta is Georgia's second-largest city, straddling the Savannah River on the South Carolina border and home to the Masters Tournament, one of golf's four major championships held annually at Augu...
Columbus
Columbus sits on the Chattahoochee River at the Alabama border and is home to Fort Moore, the Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence and one of the largest Army installations in the country. The city...
Savannah
Savannah is one of America's most beautiful and historically intact cities, founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe and laid out in a distinctive grid of 22 public squares now shaded by centuries-old l...
Key Industries
Logistics & Transportation 12.5% GDP
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 18.5% GDP
Healthcare & Life Sciences 11.0% GDP
Technology & Information Services 9.5% GDP
Film, TV & Entertainment Production 5.5% GDP
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | Public Research University | 1885 | 45K |
| University of Georgia | Athens | Public Research University (Flagship) | 1785 | 40K |
| Emory University | Atlanta | Private Research University | 1836 | 16K |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta | Public Research University | 1913 | 53K |