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Georgia is a state in the southern region of the United States of America and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It was the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be established as a colony. It was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788. It seceded from the Union on January 21, 1861 and was one of the original seven Confederate states. It was the last state readmitted to the Union on July 15, 1870. Georgia is one of the fastest-growing states in the United States, with its population increasing from 8,186,453 in 2000 to an estimated 9,072,576 people in 2005. Georgia is also known as the Peach State and the Empire State of the South. The largest city, and capital, is Atlanta.
Georgia is bordered on the south by Florida; on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and South Carolina; on the west by Alabama and by Florida in the extreme southwest; and on the north by Tennessee and North Carolina. The northern part of the state is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a mountain range in the vast mountain system of the Appalachians. The central piedmont extends from the foothills to the fall line, where the rivers cascade down in elevation to the continental coastal plain of the southern part of the state. The highest point in Georgia is Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet (1,458 m); the lowest point is sea level.

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Report: Tiger Likely To Play Ga. Tournament

Mar 11, 2010 11:26 pm

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans have told The Associated Press.

Ga. Man Accused Of Threatening Elton John

Mar 11, 2010 10:26 pm

ATLANTA -- A Georgia man who posted a video on YouTube of himself calling for Elton John's death has been arrested for making terroristic threats.

Atlanta Runaway Zebra Euthanized

Mar 11, 2010 9:26 pm

An escaped circus Zebra that lead police on a chase through downtown Atlanta in February bringing traffic to a standstill has been euthanized.

More Kids Jewelry Recalled Over Cadmium

Mar 11, 2010 5:44 pm

In this Dec. 17 photo, Jeff Weidenhamer, professor of chemistry at Ashland University, holds a "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" charm.

Mother Charged With Circumcising Baby Girl

Mar 11, 2010 5:11 pm

A metro Atlanta mother is charged with cruelty to children after authorities said she circumcised her 10-month-old daughter.

Trying To Trade In Your Toyota ?

Mar 11, 2010 4:11 pm

ATLANTA -- Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland is working on a story about the declining trade-in values of Toyotas due to the recent recall crisis. If you have recently traded or attempted to trade ...

Metro Atlanta High School Teacher Has TB

Mar 11, 2010 3:11 pm

Southwest DeKalb High School officials sent home a letter informing students and parents about the teacher's illness.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $200 Million

Mar 11, 2010 12:11 pm

You can watch the next Powerball drawing Saturday night on WSB-TV Channel 2 right before Channel 2 Action News Nightbeat at 1

Roethlisberger's Accuser Returning To School

Mar 11, 2010 11:56 am

The 20-year-old woman who has accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault plans on returning to Georgia College and State University next week.

ZooAtlanta Sending Lions To Mexico

Mar 11, 2010 11:41 am

ATLANTA -- Three of Zoo Atlanta's African lions are moving to a new home at a Mexican adventure park.

News from South Georgia from WALB

Nurses learn to care for high risk mothers and their babies

Mar 12, 2010 6:03 am

A new 15 week nurse fellowship at Phoebe Hospital will help nurses in surrounding cities take better care of high risk mothers and their babies.

Decomposing body found in SUV

Mar 12, 2010 5:58 am

A dean man was found in the back of an abandoned SUV in East Albany Thursday afternoon. Police and people who live nearby have a lot of questions.

Governor orders deeper budget cuts

Mar 12, 2010 4:48 am

Georgia's budget cuts will be even deeper than anticipated because the state isn't collecting as much revenue as expected.

DCTA sending message to the tax office

Mar 12, 2010 4:45 am

On Thursday the Dougherty County Taxpayers Association held a property tax seminar.

Judges toss suit against former D.A.

Mar 12, 2010 4:44 am

Federal judges say a lawsuit against former Dougherty District Attorney cannot move forward.

Norovirus hits nursing homes and schools

Mar 12, 2010 3:54 am

Albany Health Care is encouraging visitors to stay away because some staff and residents are infected with the norovirus.

Appeals court rules AG candidate can't be sued

Mar 12, 2010 12:54 am

Associated Press - March 11, 2010 7:54 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A federal appeals panel has ruled that a former prosecutor cannot be sued by an Albany man who said he was wrongly prosecuted for his...

Don't Jump!

Mar 12, 2010 12:45 am

If you happen to be walking through New York's Midtown park beginning March 26 and you see a figure gazing down from a building don't worry, it's just art.

EDC President says Cooper is top priority

Mar 11, 2010 11:45 pm

The Albany Dougherty Economic Development Commission is busy trying to market the city.

Audit: $500k may be missing from Broxton

Mar 11, 2010 11:41 pm

Last week we told you about the Mayor of Broxton who was being investigated by the Attorney General for voting fraud, and now a city audit reveals more than 500,000 dollars may be missing from the cit...

News from Macon and Central Georgia from The Macon News

Legislators get a look at ‘telemedicine’

Mar 12, 2010 3:39 am

A liaison for he Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth visited the Capitol on Thursday. There are 116 video conference systems placed around the state to help people talk to doctors and lower health-care...

Bills calling for larger classes, fewer tests clear House panel

Mar 12, 2010 3:39 am

ATLANTA — Legislation that would allow increased class sizes, and other bills meant to save public schools or teachers money, made it through committee Thursday at the Capitol and are a big ...

Property tax legislation clears Senate

Mar 12, 2010 3:39 am

ATLANTA — The state Senate approved a major overhaul to Georgia’s property tax system Thursday, continuing a multi-year effort to hold down the taxes local governments depend on an...

Perdue proposes health-care cuts, tax holiday cancellation

Mar 12, 2010 3:39 am

ATLANTA — Georgia’s hospitals and health-care providers were hammered as part of a new round of cuts proposed by Gov. Sonny Perdue on Thursday to deal with a gaping budget shortfal...

Staton: Consolidated government must be cheaper than Bibb, Macon

Mar 12, 2010 3:39 am

ATLANTA — The push to hold a November referendum on consolidating the Macon and Bibb County governments picked up a little more momentum Thursday with state Sen. Cecil Staton’s ann...

Tax increase unlikely as Bibb leaders agree on budget cuts

Mar 12, 2010 3:35 am

Bibb County leaders agreed on most of the budget cuts to avoid next week’s planned tax increase.

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