Quick Facts
Capital: Atlanta
Population: 9,363,941
Total Area: 59,411 square miles
Top Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
With
a booming economy and steadily
increasing population, Georgia is quickly becoming a very influential
and important state. Major industries in the state include
manufacturing and agriculture, while Atlanta is home to the
headquarters of several major corporations. No matter what the
industry, truck drivers are needed desperately all over Georgia to
transport goods and merchandise.
Georgia
Transportation
The state of Georgia has fifteen major
interstates and twenty-five U.S. routes. In addition, there are two
more projected interstates being planned: Interstate 3 and Interstate
14, both of which will pass through Georgia. Some of the state's
major freeways include:
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Interstate 16 is an intrastate highway that is located completely
within Georgia. It begins in the city of Macon at i-75 and ends in
Savannah.
- Interstate 75 is a major north and south corridor that runs from
northern Michigan all the way down to Florida. I-75 passes through the
Georgia cities of Macon, Atlanta, and Marietta.
- Interstate 95 is the primary interstate along the east coast of the
United States. I-95 intersects I-16 at a major junction near Savannah.
Major
Georgia Industries
Georgia has several major industries
that contribute to the state's growing economy, manufacturing being
one of the biggest. The state manufactures several different
products in a variety of different areas. Some include
transportation equipment, textiles, paper products, and chemical
products.
Agriculture
is another big industry in
Georgia. Like many southern states, Georgia produces dairy products,
poultry, and vegetables. In addition, the state is well-known for
its production of turfgrass, pecans, and especially peaches.
Over
the past few years, Atlanta has
had enormous growth in terms of communications, real estate, and
several other service industries.
Other
industries present in the state
include tourism, minerals, timber, and in fact, Georgia is home to
the Granite capital of the world (the city of Elberton).
