the handle on georgia
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Despite being known as “The Peach State,” Georgia actually produces fewer peaches than California and South Carolina.
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Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta in 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton, a pharmacist.
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Augusta, Georgia, hosts the Masters Golf Tournament each year at the Augusta National Golf Club, drawing fans from around the world.
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Oldest State University: The University of Georgia, founded in 1785, is the oldest state-chartered university in the United States.
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Atlanta is often called “The City in a Forest”. Nearly 48% of the city is covered in trees, one of the highest percentages of any major U.S. city.
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Dahlonega, Georgia, was the site of America’s first gold rush in 1828, well before the California Gold Rush.
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Atlanta is home to The Varsity, the largest drive-in fast-food restaurant in the world. Known for its chili dogs, a staple in Atlanta since 1928.
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Savannah is considered one of the most haunted cities in America, with ghost stories and legends about many of its historic buildings.
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Some of our most famous monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial & the U.S. Capitol, were built with marble from Georgia’s Tate quarries.