State Facts

The Cyclorama Building, in Atlanta, contains a 109 m (385 ft) long painting, said to be the largest mural in the world, which depicts a panoramic view of the Civil War battle of Atlanta.
 

Most of Georgia's large lakes are artificial bodies of water constructed by utility companies for power generation, or by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for flood control.
 

The Little White House, at the city of Warm Springs, was built for the use of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He died there, and the structure and grounds, including a museum, now serve as a memorial in his honor.

Colonized in 1732 by James Edward Oglethorpe, Georgia was the last of the original thirteen English colonies. 

Named for King George II of England, Georgia became the fourth state after ratifying the United States Constitution on January 2, 1788. 

Georgia had four previous capital cities: Savannah (1733-1786), Augusta (1786-1795), Louisville (1796-1806), and Milledgeville (1807-1868). Atlanta became the capital in 1868.

Georgia was the first state to allow 18-year-olds to vote. 

The Varsity in Atlanta is the world's largest drive-in fast food restaurant. 

Each year Georgia serves as a host to the International Poultry Trade Show, the largest poultry convention in the world. 

The Seven Wonders of Georgia include Providence Canyon, Warm Springs, Okefenokee Swamp, Tallulah Gorge, Amicalola Falls, Stone Mountain, and Radium Springs.

Historic Saint Marys Georgia is the second oldest city in the nation.

Stone Mountain near Atlanta is one of the largest single masses of exposed granite in the world. 

Georgia is the nations number one producer of peanuts, pecans, and peaches.