Georgia Homes For Sale

<body> <p> <center><table width=650><tr><td> <P align=center><IMG src="georgiaprofile.jpg"></P> <DIV align=justify> </DIV> <DIV align=justify> <FONT color=black size=3> The Atlanta area is the economic heart of the state as well as the state capital. A city that never sleeps, Atlanta is home to world-class sports teams like the Braves, Hawks and Falcons, the Georgia World Congress Center as well as headquarters of many major businesses including Coca-Cola and CNN. From pubs, clubs and coffee shops to unique shops and specialty stores to beautiful rolling, wooded hills that surround city parks, lakes and rivers, Atlanta has it all. <br><br> Many famous musicians hail from Georgia -- from new age groups like the Black Crowes, the Indigo Girls and Outkast to legends like Otis Redding and James Brown. Georgia is also the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is home to architectural marvels like the Fox Theater and the High Museum of Art. <br><br> Thanks to its geographical smorgasbord that offers everything from ocean access to mountain peaks, the opportunity for outdoor adventure in Georgia is astounding with everything from hunting and fishing to hiking and biking. For the more adventurous type, a tandem flight from Lookout Mountain, the country’s premier hang-gliding destination, might sound more appealing. Six Flags is packed with adventure with dozens of wild rides including one of the Southeast’s tallest coasters. Georgia’s northwest is a place to explore dark caves and visit Stone Mountain Park, called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" for its massive carvings of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. <br><br> Georgia’s pristine coast features high-class golf resorts like Sea Island, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Of course, Georgia is also the home of the Augusta National Golf Club, which serves as the official home of the Masters. More than 400 courses are spread out throughout the state. <br><br> The coast is also occupied by uninhabited barrier islands that stretch along the Atlantic with some 100 miles of largely undeveloped sand beaches. Cumberland Island National Seashore is the largest of the barrier islands. Many rivers and lakes are also scattered throughout the state. The gentle Altamaha River is the ideal place to practice kayaking techniques and the raging Chattooga, home to Class III, IV, and V rapids, is the ideal place to test what you’ve learned. Georgia’s numerous lakes provide a wonderful place for swimming and water sports and are the perfect setting for a campsite. <br><br> With more than 77,500 acres of natural preserved land, Georgia is known for having one of the best state park systems in the nation. Sweetwater Creek State Park is a spectacular retreat located 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. The park boasts 2,000-acres of wilderness with nine miles of hiking trails leading to the scenic river and shoals, and to the ruins of an impressive Civil War mill. Fishing, canoeing, bird watching, picnicking and outdoor photography are just a few of the activities enjoyed. <br><br> Georgia was named to honor King George II of England, who signed the royal charter, which established the colony of Georgia in 1732. By 1776, Georgia’s population reached 40,000 people. Georgia became the fourth state in the new nation on January 2, 1788. Georgia is also the third state to ratify the Federal Constitution unanimously. <br><br> In 1793, Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, a machine, which separated the seed from the fiber, near Savannah. His creation saved much work and led to a great expansion in cotton farming in the state. During the early 1920s, many farms were destroyed with the invasion of beetles called boll weevils that caused great damage to Georgia's cotton crops. Many factories were forced to close down during the great depression, but by 1933, Federal programs began to create jobs. The programs included construction of highways, public buildings and sewerage and drainage systems. <br><br> Today, Georgia is poised for continued growth as a world-class destination and quality place to live. <br> <DIV align=center> </DIV> <DIV align=center><A href="http://www.househunt.com/georgia/"><FONT size=4><STRONG>Georgia Homes for Sale</STRONG></FONT> </A> <FONT size=4><STRONG>    </STRONG></FONT><FONT size=4><STRONG>   </STRONG></FONT><A href="http://www.househunt.com"><FONT size=4><STRONG>Real Estate</STRONG></FONT> Nationwide </A></DIV> <H1 align=justify></H1></SPAN></FONT></DIV></FONT> </tr></td></table></center>  <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script> <script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-10066894-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script> </body>