Georgia State Information

Thanks for visiting the Georgia information page! If you're looking for information about Georgia, you've come to the right place. Here you will find information about Georgia's history, facts, trivia and tips for scenic road trips. If you are considering moving to Georgia you might be interested in our tips to help you get started, including a moving checklist and information about Georgia home and auto insurance.

Little Bit of History

The state of Georgia encompasses 59,425 square miles and is ranked 24th in the nation's total area. It was the 4th state to enter the union on January 2, 1788. Georgia was named after King George II of England.

Essentials

Motto -

Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation

Capital - 

Atlanta

Time Zone - 

Eastern

Demonym - 

Georgian

Quarter

Introduced - 1999

Song

Georgia on My Mind

Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through,

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.

Did You Know?

• Georgia is the nation's number one producer of the three Ps—peanuts, pecans, and peaches.
• Athens is the location of the first university chartered and supported by state funds.
• Coca-Cola was invented in May 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Known as the sweetest onion in the world, the Vidalia onion can only be grown in the fields around Vidalia and Glennville.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you moving to the great state of Georgia? Here are a few useful tips to help you stay organized throughout your move.

Driving in Georgia
Browse through the Georgia Department of Driver Services website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your Georgia driver's license and vehicle registration information.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Stay organized and don't forget anything throughout the moving process with these helpful tools:

• Stay on track with the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format)!
• Take a full inventory of your belongings with Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always research your moving company's registration number, references, and complaint history. For more information, visit Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Georgia?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) You can also talk to your neighborhood Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.


Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Georgia State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Georgia visit:

• Georgia State Catastrophe Information
• Georgia Auto Insurance Coverages

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