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1 day ago · Athens is a consolidated city-county and college town in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. [6] The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth.
Mar 25, 2024 · Athens, city, seat of Clarke county (with which it was consolidated in 1990), northeastern Georgia. It lies on the Oconee River. It was founded in 1801 as the seat of the University of Georgia and was probably named for Athens, Greece. The city is known for its popular music scene, which spawned such groups as R.E.M.
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1 day ago · A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, [7] Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth most populous city, with a 2020 U.S. census population of 147,780. [8] The Savannah metropolitan area, Georgia's third-largest, had a 2020 population of 404,798.
1 day ago · Georgia is a mountainous country situated almost entirely in the South Caucasus, while some slivers of the country are situated north of the Caucasus Watershed in the North Caucasus. [225] [226] The country lies between latitudes 41° and 44° N, and longitudes 40° and 47° E, with an area of 67,900 km 2 (26,216 sq mi).
6 days ago · Total enrollment exceeds 30,000. The university is the oldest institution of higher education in the state, incorporated in 1785 by the General Assembly of Georgia. The university, then known as Franklin College, did not have a site until 1801; its first class graduated in 1804. Instruction in law began in 1843, and the law school was organized ...
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4 days ago · Atlanta is the state capital and the seat of Fulton county. (more) Atlanta, city, capital (1868) of Georgia, U.S., and seat (1853) of Fulton county (but also partly in DeKalb county). It lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state, just southeast of the Chattahoochee River.
Mar 28, 2024 · Athens, Georgia, is a charming and delightful city that captures the essence of Southern hospitality and boasts a unique blend of history, culture, and vibrant college-town energy. This vibrant mix of students, locals, and visitors creates a welcoming and inclusive ambiance, making Athens a truly inviting place for all.