2. Georgia Modernizes
• Georgia’s economy went
through a large industrial
boom after WW2.
• It shifted from a rural to an
urban state as farm
technology decreased jobs in
agriculture and industrial
centers grew.
3. A Change in Agriculture
• Cotton was Georgia’s main crop
prior to World War Two.
• After the war Cotton prices
dropped as new modern fabrics
were invented.
• Row crops such as peanuts, corn,
and soybean were grown instead.
• Poultry became a major source of
income to Georgia’s farmers.
4. William Hartsfield
• Mayor of Atlanta longer than any
other mayor (1937-1961)
• During his time in office Atlanta
grew from 100,000 to 1,000,000
people.
• Promoted a racially diverse city
as “The city too busy to hate.”
• Was instrumental in leading the
city out of the Great Depression.
• Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport is
named in his honor.
5. Ellis Arnall
• Defeated Eugene Talmadge
to become Governor of GA
1943-1947.
• Worked to bring progressive
reform to the state including
restoring UGA’s reputation,
reforming prisons and the
state tax system.
• Was defeated by Talmadge
for re-election.
6. Ivan Allen Jr.
• Mayor of Atlanta 1962-1970
• Removed segregation from
Atlanta’s public places.
• Brought major sports franchises
to Atlanta.
7. Atlanta’s Sports Teams
• Atlanta gained a major league baseball team, the Braves
when it moved from Milwaukee in 1966.
