Over the past few decades, the State of Georgia has gone from being primarily an agricultural region to being an international crossroads and one of the most influential regions of the Southeast. Now serving as the headquarters for at least 17 Fortune 500 companies, the economy of Georgia is the 28th largest in the world. More than half of the state’s 10 million people live in and around Atlanta, the state’s capital and largest city, a major center for commerce, industry, healthcare, and technology, and even film – not to mention being home to what has become the world’s busiest airport.
Of course, there’s much more to living in Georgia than business and commerce. Still a major agricultural center, the “Peach State” is the nation’s largest producer of pecans, peanuts, and of course, peaches. Georgia also boasts more than 100 miles of coastline with pristine beaches. Along the coast, the port city of Savannah, one of the few places in Georgia not burned by General Sherman during the Civil War, is also today one of the state’s most popular tourist destinations, loved as much for its championship golf and its downtown “open container” policy as for its lovely beaches. And the north Georgia mountains provide ample opportunities for camping, boating, fishing, hiking, climbing, and just communing with nature.
Whether you love the hustle, bustle, and culture of city living, the quiet of the countryside, the relaxed vibe of coastal living, or the natural beauty of the mountains, Georgia truly offers something for everyone.