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1. www.britannica.com › place › Georgia-stateGeorgia | History, Flag, Facts, Maps, & Points of Interest

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   2 days ago · Georgia, constituent state of the United States of America.Ranking fourth among the U.S. states east of the Mississippi River in terms of total area (though first in terms of land area) and by many years the youngest of the 13 former English colonies, Georgia was founded in 1732, at which time its boundaries were even larger—including much of the present-day states of Alabama and Mississippi.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Georgia_(UGeorgia (U.S. state) - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The State of Georgia's first constitution was ratified in February 1777. Georgia was the 10th state to ratify the Articles of Confederation on July 24, 1778, and was the 4th state to ratify the United States Constitution on 2 January 1788. Slaves with the cotton they had picked, Georgia circa 1850

   • Area: 59,425 sq mi (153,909 km²)
   • Before statehood: Province of Georgia

   • Country: United States
   • U.S. House delegation: 9 Republicans, 5 Democrats (list)

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   When did Georgia become a state?

   • Named after King George II of Great Britain, the Georgia Colony covered the area from South Carolina south to Spanish Florida and west to French Louisiana at the Mississippi River. On January 2, 1788, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution.

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   Is Georgia a black state?

   • In addition, according to census estimates, Georgia ranks third among the states in terms of the percent of the total population that is African American (after Mississippi and Louisiana) and third in numeric Black population after New York and Florida. Georgia also has a sizeable Latino population. Many are of Mexican descent.

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   When did Georgia become a colony?

   • The colony was invaded by the Spanish in 1742, during the War of Jenkins' Ear. In 1752, after the government failed to renew subsidies that had helped support the colony, the Trustees turned over control to the crown. Georgia became a crown colony, with a governor appointed by the king.

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   When did Georgia join the Confederacy?

   • In early 1861, Georgia joined the Confederacy (with secessionists having a slight majority of delegates) and became a major theater of the Civil War. Major battles took place at Chickamauga, Kennesaw Mountain, and Atlanta.

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4. www.redandblack.com › uganews › key-things-to-knowKey things to know ahead of UGA Commencement on May 9 and May 10

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   3 days ago · UGA TPS is asking permit holders in S10, S11, S12, S14, S15, and S16 to park elsewhere on May 9. Heavy traffic is expected near Stegeman Coliseum and Carlton Street from 7:30-10 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p ...

5. www.fox5atlanta.com › news › trump-ga-case-notice-ofTrump GA case: Notice of Appeal filed with Georgia Court of ...

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   6 hours ago · According to a docket search for the Georgia Court of Appeals, DONALD JOHN TRUMP ET AL. V. THE STATE (Case number A24I0160) will be heard during the court's August 2024 term. The term ends on ...

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7. guides.libs.uga.edu › audiovisualGALILEO@UGA Subject Guides: Video, Audio & Images: Video & Film

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   5 days ago · UGA's Center for Teaching and Learning has an extensive collection of educational videos, CDs, DVDs and other media available for faculty to check out. Search or browse their Media Catalog to view items available for check-out from the Center for Teaching and Learning. For more information, please contact CTL at 706-542-1582 or ctlmedia@uga.edu.

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8. www.gpb.org › news › 2024/05/07183 UGA faculty members petition UGA Admin to dismiss student ...

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   4 days ago · The letter says UGA has the right to bring in the police and enforce campus free speech policies but calls the suspensions unwarranted and antithetical to the university’s mission. Associate Professor Janet Frick told the Athens Banner Herald that there are different perspectives about the tactics and content of the protest but the signed ...

9. www.wsfa.com › 2024/05/08 › man-accused-killingMan accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley called a ...

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   2 days ago · ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A grand jury indictment shares new details on the murder of Laken Riley, the nursing student who was killed on the University of Georgia’s campus.Jose Ibarra, a 26 ...