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Made famous as the backdrop for the 1936 novel Gone With the Wind, a large swath of the state of Georgia was destroyed during the American Civil War during the 'March to the Sea'. After the war, much of its history revolves around the struggle in education for black and white equality. Georgia has had five official state capitals, from the earliest, colonial Savannah, up until the present day capital and largest city, Atlanta. Historically, about half of Georgia's population was composed of African Americans who, prior to the Civil War, were almost exclusively enslaved. The Great Migration of hundreds of thousands of blacks from the rural south to the industrial north from 1914-1970 reduced the population. It has since increased again, with some African Americans returning to the state for new job opportunities.
The northern part of the state is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a mountain range in the vast mountain system of the Appalachians. The central piedmont extends from the foothills to the fall line, where the rivers cascade down in elevation to the continental coastal plain of the southern part of the state. Within this terrain, Georgia offers the visitor a diverse range of attractions: theme parks, historical landmarks, safari wildlife and mountain retreats.
Visit the new World of Coca Cola in Atlanta, and discover the world's largest collection of Coke memorabilia. The capital is also home to the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium, the High Museum of Art, and is close to Stone Mountain Park, which is one of Georgia's most popular theme park attractions, offering scenic train rides, paddleboat river cruises and the experience of an 1870s recreation of a rural southern town. Just over 2 hours from Atlanta, you can discover the region known as the Classic South. Here, the city of Augusta nestles along the Savannah River, boasting a wealth of museums showcasing its cultural history. You will find also the Laurel and Hardy Museum at the birthplace of Oliver Hardy in Harlem, Georgia. Or check out the beautiful landscapes of the Woodpecker Trail and the Lake Country.
The Georgia Coast, too, with the barrier islands, mysterious swamps and the easy rhythm of the coastal culture provides the visitor with unforgettable memories. You will find numerous African American heritage sites, lighthouses and fishing villages, stunning coastal bird sanctuaries and the Okefenokee Swamp, abundant with wildlife and central to the culture and heritage of southeastern Georgia. A stroll in historic Savannah, 'Georgia's First City', uncovers magnificent oak trees draped in Spanish moss, antebellum mansions overlooking picturesque squares, art galleries and unique 'Low Country' restaurants. For a blend of old and new, spend time exploring the converted cotton warehouses on River Street. Live jazz and blues at one of the many clubs will have you tapping your feet during one of Savannah's many music festivals.
Visitors flock to Macon, the cherry blossom capital of the world, Athens, where R.E.M. and the B-52's were born, the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, all further north.
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