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Georgia Symbols, State Names
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Nick Name
South
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Peach State - Georgia grown peaches are recognized for their superior flavor, texture, appearance and nutritious qualities that promote a healthy, balanced diet. Georgia is known as the "Peach State" because of the growers' reputation for producing the highest quality fruit. The peach became the official state fruit in 1995.
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Goober State
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Empire State of the South - Refer to economic leadership.
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Yankee-land of the South - Refer to economic leadership.
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Cracker State - Derogatory term meaning braggarts, as applied to immigrants into Georgia from the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Buzzard State - Buzzards were once protected by law in Georgia.
Origin of Name
In honor of George II of England.
The last of the thirteen original British colonies was named after England's King George II in 1733. The terms of the charter granted by the king specified that the colony to be founded by James Oglethorpe be named after the king and so it was.
Postal Code
GA
Resident's Name
Georgian
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