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''For the country of Georgia, see this article: [[Georgia_(country)|Georgia]].''
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''For the country of Georgia, see this article: [[Republic of Georgia]].''
 
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|senator1=Kelly Loeffler
 
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'''Georgia''' is a state in the southern [[United States]]. It was one of the original thirteen British colonies in what is now the [[United States]], and joined the Confederate States of America, [[Confederacy]], before the beginning of the [[American Civil War]].  The capital and largest city is [[Atlanta]].
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'''Georgia''' is a state in the southern [[United States]]. It was one of the original [[Colonial America|thirteen British colonies]] in the [[United States]].  It was the only colony not affiliated with a religious group: it was founded as a [[penal colony]] (much like [[Australia]]).
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In the 2004 [[United States]] Presidential elections, Georgia was a [[red state]], favoring the [[Republican]] party<ref>http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/GA/</ref>.
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==Elected officials==  
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It joined the Confederate States of America, [[Confederacy]], before the beginning of the [[American Civil War]].
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The capital of Georgia and its largest city is [[Atlanta]].
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The state Constitution of Georgia, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''.  It says:
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:''To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.''
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[[File:Col-ga.jpg|thumb|300px|Oglethorpe builds Savannah]]
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==Politics==
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Georgia has been a [[red state]] in presidential elections since 1996, favoring the [[Republican]] candidates. It last favored a [[Democrat]] candidate in 1992 when it supported [[Bill Clinton]].  However, growth in the Atlanta area has made that area solidly Democrat; as the rest of the state is predominantly rural, it remains to be seen if Georgia will remain solidly red or trend toward becoming a [[purple state]] like its neighbor Florida.
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==Elected officials==
 
===Federal===
 
===Federal===
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*Sen. [[Saxby Chambliss]] [R]
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*Sen. [[Kelly Loeffler]] (R)
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*Sen. [[Johnny Isakson]] [R]
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*Sen. [[David Perdue]] (R)
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*Rep. [[Jack Kingston]] [R, GA-1]  
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*Rep. [[Buddy Carter]] [R, GA-1]  
 
*Rep. [[Sanford Bishop]] [D, GA-2]  
 
*Rep. [[Sanford Bishop]] [D, GA-2]  
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*Rep. [[Lynn Westmoreland]] [R, GA-3]  
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*Rep. [[Drew Ferguson]] [R, GA-3]  
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*Rep. [[Henry Johnson]] [D, GA-4]  
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*Rep. [[Hank Johnson|Henry Johnson]] [D, GA-4]  
 
*Rep. [[John Lewis]] [D, GA-5]  
 
*Rep. [[John Lewis]] [D, GA-5]  
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*Rep. [[Tom Price]] [R, GA-6]  
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*Rep. [[Lucy McBath]] [D, GA-6]
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*Rep. [[John Linder]] [R, GA-7]  
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*Rep. [[Rob Woodall]] [R, GA-7]  
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*Rep. [[James Marshall]] [D, GA-8]  
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*Rep. [[Austin Scott]] [R, GA-8]  
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*Rep. [[Nathan Deal]] [R, GA-9]  
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*Rep. [[Doug Collins]] [R, GA-9]  
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*Rep. [[Paul Broun]] [R, GA-10]  
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*Rep. [[Jody Hice]] [R, GA-10]  
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*Rep. [[John Gingrey]] [R, GA-11]  
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*Rep. [[Barry Loudermilk]] [R, GA-11]  
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*Rep. [[John Barrow]] [D, GA-12]  
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*Rep. [[Rick Allen]] [R, GA-12]  
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*Rep. [[David Scott]] [D, GA-13]  
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*Rep. [[David Scott]] [D, GA-13]
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*Rep. [[Tom Graves]] [R, GA-14]
  
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===Larry McDonald===
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===Statewide===
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*Governor [[Brian Kemp]] (R)
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*Lt. Governor [[Geoff Duncan]] (R)
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*Secretary of State [[Brad Raffensberger]] (R)
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*Attorney General [[Christopher Carr]] (R)
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*Agriculture Commissioner [[Gary Black]] (R)
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*School Superintendent [[Richard Woods]] (R)
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*Insurance Commissioner [[Ralph Hudgens]] (R)
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*Labor Commissioner [[Mark Butler]] (R)
  
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Lawrence Patton McDonald ( b. April 1, 1935), a [[conservative Democrat]]ic member of the United States House of Representatives, represented the seventh congressional district of Georgia. He was onboard [[Korean Airlines Flight 007]] when it was shot down by Soviet interceptors just west of Sakhalin Island on Sept. 1, 1983. He was a cousin of General George S. Patton.  
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The Republican Party hold large majorities in both the State House and Senate, as of 2017.
  
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He was consistant in a conservative voting record in Congress and one of the most outspoken opponents of Communism in Congress. He also opposed what he believed to be a conspiratorial attempt by powerful elements within U.S government and business circles to further a one world socialist society within America. A major highway in the state has been named after him -Interstate Highway 75, which runs from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Tennessee state line.
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==Memorials==
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*Dem. Congressman, 7th District [[Larry McDonald]] (1935-1983), a conservative Member of Congress, was onboard [[Korean Airlines Flight 007]] when it was shot down by Soviet warplanes in 1983. His is the only reported Cold War death by the USSR of a sitting congressman. His memory is honored in renaming Interstate Highway 75, which runs from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Tennessee state line.
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*[[Georgia Guidestones]]
  
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==See Also==
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*[[Larry McDonald]]
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*[[Zell Miller]]
 
*[[Zell Miller]]
 
*[[State Governors]]
 
*[[State Governors]]
  
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/2012/11/lawrence-patton-mcdonald-b_15.html A Forgotten Man: Congressman Larry McDonald] passenger on board [[KAL 007]] shot down by the Soviets on Sept. 1, 1983
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*[http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-crossing-of-jesse-helms-larry.html#!/2012/11/the-crossing-of-jesse-helms-larry.html The Crossing of Jesse Helms, Larry McDonald, Noelle Anne, and Little Stacy Marie]
  
 
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[[Category:Geography]]

Revision as of 06:39, July 8, 2020

For the country of Georgia, see this article: Republic of Georgia.

Georgia
Capital Atlanta
Nickname Empire State of the South
Official Language English
Governor Brian Kemp, R
Senator Kelly Loeffler, R
(202) 224-3643
Contact
Senator David Perdue, R
(202) 224-3521
Contact
Ratification of Constitution/or statehood January 2, 1788
Flag of Georgia Motto:
  1. "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation"
  2. "Agriculture and commerce"

Georgia is a state in the southern United States. It was one of the original thirteen British colonies in the United States. It was the only colony not affiliated with a religious group: it was founded as a penal colony (much like Australia).

It joined the Confederate States of America, Confederacy, before the beginning of the American Civil War.

The capital of Georgia and its largest city is Atlanta.

The state Constitution of Georgia, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe. It says:

To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
Oglethorpe builds Savannah

Politics

Georgia has been a red state in presidential elections since 1996, favoring the Republican candidates. It last favored a Democrat candidate in 1992 when it supported Bill Clinton. However, growth in the Atlanta area has made that area solidly Democrat; as the rest of the state is predominantly rural, it remains to be seen if Georgia will remain solidly red or trend toward becoming a purple state like its neighbor Florida.

Elected officials

Federal

Statewide

The Republican Party hold large majorities in both the State House and Senate, as of 2017.

Memorials

  • Dem. Congressman, 7th District Larry McDonald (1935-1983), a conservative Member of Congress, was onboard Korean Airlines Flight 007 when it was shot down by Soviet warplanes in 1983. His is the only reported Cold War death by the USSR of a sitting congressman. His memory is honored in renaming Interstate Highway 75, which runs from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Tennessee state line.
  • Georgia Guidestones

See also

External links


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