Statehood Jan. 2, 1788 (4th state)
Capital
Atlanta
Largest
Cities (by population) Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah,
Macon
Origin of
Name It was named after England's King George II
Population
8,560,310 (10th)
Motto "Wisdom, Justice and Moderation" |
Area 59,441 sq miles (21st)
Bordering
States (5) Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina
and Florida
Number of
Counties (159)
Largest
County (by population) Fulton, 816,006
Highest
Point Brasstown Bald, 4,784 ft
Lowest
Point Sea Level, Atlantic Ocean |
