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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 10:58:43 GMT -5
Start with this link. Note:-you can type in any state for the facts sheet Georgia : Georgia State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song www.50states.com/georgia.htm |
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 10:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:19:56 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:24:28 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:28:34 GMT -5
Georgia Governer-Sonny Perdue  Contact Information Web Site: www.gov.state.ga.us/E-mail: web form-based e-mail only Phone: (404) 656-1776 Fax: (404) 657-7332 Address: 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Background Information Party: Republican First Term First Elected: 2002 Term Expires: 2007 Military Service: U.S. Air Force Prev. Occupation: business owner Prev. Political Exp.: Houston Co. Planning and Zoning Comm., 1980-90; GA Senate, 1990-2002 Birthday: 12/20/1946 Birthplace: Perry, GA Home: Bonaire, GA Marital Status: married (Mary) Faith: Baptist Additional Information Sonny Perdue was born in Perry, Georgia to the parents of a lifelong farmer and a classroom teacher. He earned a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia in 1971. While still in school, Perdue volunteered for duty in the U.S. Air Force, where he earned instrument, flight instructor, and multi-engine ratings. He received a honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1974 with the rank of captain. After his military service, Perdue returned to Georgia and started two successful agribusiness and transportation companies. He also served on the Houston County Planning and Zoning Board during the 1980s. Perdue was elected to the Georgia state Senate in 1980, quickly rising to leadership positions. After only four years in the Senate, Perdue was voted to the position of Majority Leader. In 1997, senators elected him President Pro Tempore. Perdue surprised many political observers when he easily defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Roy Barnes on November 5, 2002, 51% to 46%. He was sworn into office on January 13, 2003. |
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:38:52 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:43:16 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:50:49 GMT -5
 The Georgia flag has three red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner. Thirteen stars surrounding the seal denotes Georgia's position as one of the original thirteen colonies. On the seal three pillars supporting an arch represent the three branches of government; legislative, judicial and executive. A man with sword drawn is defending the Constitution, whose principles are wisdom, justice and moderation. The date 1776 represents the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Flag adopted May 8th, 2003 |
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:52:14 GMT -5
Admission to Statehood:
Georgia Jan. 2, 1788
4 th The fourth of the original 13 colonies
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:53:13 GMT -5
Famous Georgians
Conrad Aiken poet, Savannah
James Bowie soldier, Burke County
Jim Brown actor, athlete, St. Simons Island
Erskine Caldwell writer, Moreland
James E. Carter U.S. president, Plains
Ray Charles singer, Albany
Lucius D. Clay banker, general, Marietta
Ty Cobb baseball player, Narrows
Charles Coburn movie and TV actor, Macon
Ossie Davis actor, writer, Cogdell
James thingyey poet, Atlanta
Mattiwilda Dobbs soprano, Atlanta
Melvyn Douglas actor, Macon
Pete Drake musician/record producer, Augusta
Rebecca Latimer Felton first appointed woman U.S. senator, Decatur
Lawrence Fishburne III actor, Augusta
Henry W. Grady journalist, Athens
Amy Grant singer, Augusta
Oliver Hardy comedian, Harlem
Joel Chandler Harris journalist, author, Eatonton
Roland Hayes singer, Curyville
Fletcher Henderson musician/songwriter, Cuthbert
Hulk Hogan professional wrestler, Augusta
John Henry Doc Holliday western hero, Griffin
Larry Holmes boxer, Cuthert
Miriam Hopkins actress, Bainbridge
Harry James trumpeter, Albany
Jasper Johns painter, sculptor, Augusta
Bobby Jones golfer, Atlanta
Stacy Keach actor, Savannah
DeForest Kelley actor, Atlanta
Martin Luther King, Jr. civil rights leader, Atlanta
Gladys Knight singer, Atlanta
Joseph R. Lamar jurist, Elbert
Brenda Lee singer, Lithonia
Juliette Gordon Low U.S. Girl Scouts founder, Savannah
Carson McCullers author, Columbus
Blind Willie McTell blues pioneer, Thomson
Johnny Mercer songwriter, Savannah
Margaret Mitchell author, Atlanta
John Robert Johnny Mize baseball player, Demorest
Jessye Norman singer, Augusta
Otis Redding singer, Dawson
Jerry Reed singer/songwriter/actor, Atlanta
Burt Reynolds actor, Waycross
Little Richard singer, Macon
Jackie Robinson baseball player, Cairo
Tommy Roe singer/songwriter, Alpharetta
Billy Joe Royal singer, Valdosta
Dean Rusk secretary of state, Cherokee Cty
Nipsey Russell comedian, Atlanta
Ray Stevens singer/songwriter, Clarksdale
Janelle Taylor romance novelist, Athens
Clarence Thomas supreme court associate justice, Savannah
Travis Tritt singer/songwriter, Marietta
Alice Walker author, Eatonton
Joanne Woodward actress, Thomasville
Trisha Yearwood singer, Monticello
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:54:30 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 11:55:58 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Mar 2, 2005 12:24:37 GMT -5
STATE HISTORY TEST
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT ANSWER
STATE_______________________________________
STUDENT NAME______________________________
DATE________________________________________
1. NAME THE STATE MOTTO____________________________________________
2. NAME THE STATE BIRD______________________________________________
3. NAME THE STATE INSECT____________________________________________
4. NAME THE CAPITOL_________________________________________________
5. NAME THE STATE FOSSIL___________________________________________
6. NAME THE STATE SONG____________________________________________
7. NAME THE GOVERNOR_____________________________________________
8. NAME THE STATE FISH______________________________________________
9. NAME THE STATE FLOWER__________________________________________
10. NAME THE STATE WILDFLOWER____________________________________
11. NAME THE STATE MAMMAL_________________________________________
12. NAME THE STATE REPTILE_________________________________________
13. NAME THE STATE CROP____________________________________________
14. NAME THE STATE FRUIT____________________________________________
15. NAME THE STATE GEM_____________________________________________
16. NAME THE STATE BUTTERFLY_______________________________________
17. NAME THE STATE VEGETABLE______________________________________
18. NAME THE STATE MINERAL_________________________________________
19. NAME THE STATE SEASHELL_______________________________________
20. NAME THE STATE TREE____________________________________________
21. NAME THE SECRETARY OF STATE__________________________________
22. NAME SENATORS_________________________________________________
23. NAME THE THREE LARGEST CITIES_________________________________
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24. NAME THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM YOUR STATE__________________
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25. DRAW YOUR STATE FLAG-
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Post by Charity on Mar 3, 2005 11:42:08 GMT -5
MORE TO COME....
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