The document provides an overview of Georgia, including its history, population, climate, major industries, and significant locations such as Atlanta. It discusses Georgia's state nickname 'The Peach State' and motto 'Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation,' alongside key current events like concerns regarding the Ebola virus. Additionally, it lists sources for further information about the state's geography and demographics.

1. Welcome to
Georgia
Presented By: Sam Billand and Michael Reindollar
Course: Business Presentations
Presentation Date: October 8, 2014

2. Overview!
● History
● Climate
● Flag
● State Capitol
● Location
● Population
● State Nickname
● State Motto
● Major Industries
● Natural Resources
● Major Colleges
● Current Events

3. Nickname - The Peach State
Motto - Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
State Nickname and Motto

4. State capitol
Atlanta, Georgia
● Founded in 1836
● Military supply hub during the Civil War
● Huge ethnic Melting Pot

5. History of state
● Established in 1732, it was the thirteenth colony
to be founded, under James Oglethorpe’s rule.
● Was the 4th State to ratify the Constitution on
January 2, 1788.
● Participated in the Civil War.

6. History of state cont.
● Hit hard by the Great Depression.
● Had many riots held in Georgia pertaining the
Civil Rights Movement.

7. Geographic location
Five Major Geographical Areas
● Appalachian Plateau
● Ridge and Valley Region
● Blue Ridge Region
● Piedmont Region
● Coastal Plain Region

8. State flag
Georgia flag video

9. Population
● In 2013, the Census for Georgia released
the population to be 9,992,167 people.
● About 51 percent of the population is female.
● About 62 percent of the population is
Caucasian.

10. Geographical size
● 58,910 sq. miles
● The inland water is 854 sq. miles
● The boundary length is 1,039 miles long

11. Major industries
Science- Aerospace, Energy and Environment,
Information Technology, Life Sciences
Agriculture- food industries, Agribusiness
Transportation- automotive repair, logistics and
transportation
Entertainment- art

12. Tourist attractions
● Stone Mountain
● Georgia Aquarium

13. Climate
● Humid Subtropical climate
● Hot summers - temperatures often exceed
90 degrees
● Some rain in the spring season

14. Major cities,colleges, etc.
Major Cities - Atlanta, Savannah, Athens, and
Columbus
Major Colleges - University of Georgia, Emory
University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Mercer
University

15. Current Events
The Ebola Virus is causing havoc in Georgia
because of a doctor names Gil. Gil landed at
the Atlanta airport wearing a hazmat suit saying
that the Center for Disease Control was lying.

16. Summary
● Ebola Virus fright
● Warm Climate
● Many places to visit
● Interesting history

17. Sources
● http://www.teenkidsnews.com/index.php/gallery/459-flag-facts-georgia-state
● http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html
● http://www.city-data.com/
● Georgia.org
● roadsideamerica.com
● http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Georgia_(U.S._state)
● http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/georgia-history-
overview
● http://www.gadnr.org/resources
● http://collegeapps.about.com/
● http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/security-guard-shoots-and-kills-man-
atlantic-stati/nhbMb/
● 50states.com