Saturday, January 2, 2010

Georgia


Georgia on the mind
Georgia
Coca-Cola was invented in May 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. The name "Coca-Cola" was suggested by Dr. Pemberton's bookkeeper, Frank Robinson. He penned the name Coca-Cola in the flowing script that is famous today. Coca-Cola was first sold at a soda fountain in Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta by Willis Venable.

The official state fish is the largemouth bass.

Georgia is the nations number one producer of the three Ps--peanuts, pecans, and peaches.

Cordele claims to be the watermelon capital of the world.

Each year Georgia serves as a host to the International Poultry Trade Show, the largest poultry convention in the world.

The oldest portable steam engine in the United States is on display at Historic Railroad Shops in Savannah.

The annual Masters Golf Tournament is played at the Augusta National in Augusta every first week of April.

The popular theme park - Six Flags Over Georgia, was actually named for six flags that flew over Georgia. England, Spain, Liberty, Georgia, Confederate States of America, and the United States.

Chickamuga National Park is the site of the bloodiest battle in American history.

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This Article was by Michelle At People's Natural Living



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