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About Georgia

Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, North Carolina and South Carolina to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Florida to the south, and Alabama to the west. It is the 24th-most extensive and 8th-most populous of the 50 United States. Georgia is known as the Peach State and the Empire State of the South. The capital and largest city is Atlanta, with a population of over 500,000.

Georgia is home to many major cities and tourist attractions. Atlanta is the home of the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, as well as the world's largest drive-in restaurant, the Varsity. The state also features the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the Atlanta Zoo, and the World of Coca-Cola. Atlanta is also home to the Georgia Dome, a world-class sports and entertainment venue. Other major cities in Georgia include Savannah, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus.

The weather in Georgia is generally mild and pleasant, with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures range from the low 80s Fahrenheit in the summer to the upper 50s in the winter. The mountainous areas of the state experience colder temperatures and more precipitation than the coastal areas. The state experiences occasional storms and hurricanes, especially during the summer months.