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Discover Georgia: History, Symbols, and Trivia

Explore the rich history and unique symbols of Georgia, known for its birthday on February 12, 1733, marked by the arrival of James Oglethorpe and the first colonists in Savannah. This vibrant state features a variety of official symbols, including the Brown Thrasher (state bird) and Cherokee Rose (state flower). Learn why Georgia has numerous counties and its capitals throughout history, including Atlanta, Savannah, and Milledgeville. From the Battle of Chickamauga to its contributions in education and the Olympics, Georgia's legacy is both profound and intriguing.

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Discover Georgia: History, Symbols, and Trivia

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  1. Just the facts, Ma’am Georgia Trivia

  2. Does Georgia have a Birthday? James Oglethorpe & the first colonists arrived near present day Savannah on February 12, 1733; therefore, February 12th is considered Georgia's birthday.

  3. Georgia State • Bird – Brown Thrasher • Fish – Large Mouth Bass • Mineral – Staurolite “Fairy Cross” • Fossil – Shark Tooth • Insect – Honey Bee • Tree – Live Oak • Prepared Food - Grits • Flower – Cherokee Rose

  4. Why are there so many counties? A statute was passed by the state legislature that a county seat could not be more than one day’s ride from another county seat, thus creating smaller counties.

  5. Georgia’s Capitol

  6. How many Capitals has Georgia had? • 1 – Always in Atlanta • 2 – Savannah and Atlanta • 3 – Savannah, Atlanta and Milledgeville • 4 – Savannah, Atlanta, Milledgeville & Augusta • 5 – Savannah, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Augusta, and Louisville • 6 – Savannah, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Augusta, Louisville, and McDonough

  7. Dome & Miss Freedom

  8. What are the other names Atlanta has had? • Monroe • Terminus • Marthasville • Washington • ATL

  9. Atlanta or Chicago?

  10. What pirate frequented the coast of Georgia? Edward Teach

  11. World’s Largest Peanut

  12. Waffle House

  13. “Blind Tom” Wiggins

  14. Friendship Monument

  15. Georgia’s Largest Magnolia

  16. Stone Mountain

  17. War Between the States • Georgia sent 125,000 men to serve the Confederate States of America – almost ½ the population. • 75% of Georgia’s material wealth was lost.

  18. Battle of Chickamaugaor “River of Death”

  19. The Burning of Atlanta

  20. Missing Gold

  21. Education in Georgia • First Public School System • First Kindergarten • First College to Grant Degrees to Women

  22. First State University

  23. Largest Campus in the World?

  24. Olympics Alice Coachman

  25. World’s Largest Infantry Training Center

  26. Presidents

  27. Little White House

  28. Teddy Bears

  29. Woodrow Wilson

  30. Opossum?

  31. Questions ?

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