Words of affirmation for Georgia God: Psalm 25:5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Everlasting Kingdom: Psalm 145:13 For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The Lord always keeps his promises; He is gracious in all he does. One God: 1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. Righteous: Psalm 36:6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. Good News: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power, for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that what we said was true. I Am: Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Alpha: Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” FUN FACTS ABOUT GEORGIA Entered the Union: Dec. 14, 1819 (22) State Symbols Bird: Brown Thrasher Flower: Cherokee Rose Tree: Southern Live Oak Game Bird: Bobwhite Quail Fruit: Peach Wildflower: Azaela Marine Mammal: Right Whale Capital: Atlanta Origin of Name: In honor of George II of England State Motto: Wisdom, justice, and moderation State Song: “Georgia on My Mind ” State Nickname: Peach State • Empire State of the South National Forests: 2 • National Parks: 3 • State Forests: 6 • State Parks: 63 Famous for: Centennial Olympic Park, Blue Ridge Scenic Railray, Stone Mountain Park, Eternal Word Television Network Famous Georgians: James Bowie (soldier), James Brown (singer), James E. Carter (President), Ray Charles (singer), Oliver Hardy (comedian), Alan Jackson (singer), DeForest Kelley (actor), Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights leader), Gladys Knight (singer), Margaret Mitchell (novelist), Burt Reynolds (actor), Jackie Robinson (baseball), Travis Tritt (singer), Joanne Woodward (actress), Trisha Yearwood (singer) Cherokee and Creek Indians lived in present-day Georgia when Hernando de Soto explored the region for Spain in 1540. Colonized in 1732 by James Edward Oglethorpe, Georgia was the last of the original thirteen English colonies. Historic Saint Marys Georgia is the second oldest city in the nation. Stone Mountain is one of the largest single masses of exposed granite in the world. The figures of Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee carved on the face of Stone Mountain make up the worlds largest sculpture. Georgia is a part of the southeastern region of the United States nicknamed, �The Sunbelt.� The Varsity in Atlanta is the worlds largest drive-in fast food restaurant. The invention of the cotton gin allowed cotton to became a major industry in Georgia. Georgia was the first state to allow 18-year-olds to vote. Georgia was the first state to allow women full property rights. Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, is the largest infantry camp in the world. Georgia is the nations number one producer of peanuts, pecans, and peaches. Gainesville is the Chicken Capital of the World. Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River. Georgia ranks 21st in size amongst all the other states. Georgias Ethnic Roots: African 21.6%, American 13.3%, English 8.1%, Irish 7.8%, German 7%. (American is likely Scots-Irish or English). Religion in Georgia: 85% Christian (76% Protestant, 8% Catholic, 1% Other), 13% No Religion, 2% Other Religions God bless Georgia.
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