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In the heart of the South, "The Peach State" is bordered on the east by South Carolina, on the west by Alabama, on the north by Tennessee and North Carolina, and to the south by Florida.

Over the last decade, Georgia has become one of the fastest-growing states in the nation led by the capital city, Atlanta, which has effectively become a major communications hub for the southeast.

Major corporate headquarters which call Atlanta home include CNN, Arby's, The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Pacific, ING Americas, and Delta Air Lines. Other top Georgia industries include traditional agriculture, tourism and real estate.

Defense also plays a large part in many local communities, thanks to the proliferation of military installations throughout the state including Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Benning, Fort McPherson, Fort Gillem and Fort Gordon.

Quality-of-life statistics for Georgia

Demographics : (Georgia Census Data)
Major cities: Atlanta (capital), Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, Macon, Athens
Population : 9,363,941
White : 66.1%
Black, African American : 29.8%
Hispanic : 7.1%
High school graduates : 78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher : 24.3%
Average household income: $42,679

Cost of Living: Overall, Georgia's cost of living index rates an 86, or lower than the national average, while housing costs rate an even lower index rate of 71.

Property Taxes : Georgia's Tax Climate - Ranks 34th nationally, with property tax per capita collection estimated at at $880.

Personal Income Taxes: Georgia's personal income tax system has six tax brackets, ranging from 1 percent to 6 percent. Georgia residents must file their personal income tax using the Georgia Individual Resident Income Tax Form (500)  by April 15. Social Security income is exempt, and beginning in 2012, taxes on retirement income will be phased out.

Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Georgia Real Estate
Home ownership rate : 67.5%
Average home price: $133,777
Average travel time to work : 27 minutes

Schools : see Georgia Department of Education

Weather : Like its southern neighbor, Florida, the state generally experiences hot and humid summers, especially along the Atlantic coastline, while further inland areas and mountain regions are somewhat milder and in winter subject to brief frosts.

Crime : see GBI Crime Statistics Data Base

also see -> Georgia taxes | Georgia eviction laws | Georgia beaches

Georgia fall foliage | Georgia tourism | Georgia wineries

Christmas in Georgia | Georgia outlets

Kids party locations in Atlanta, GA

More about relocating to Georgia around the Web:

Relocate to Georgia - The official state government site offering statistics & facts on cost of living, business advantages, schools & education, tax information, voter registration and how to's on obtaining a driver's license.

Moving to Atlanta, Georgia - Extensive guide for newcomers from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, with tips and advice on real estate & home buying, finding an apartment, jobs & employment, city bus and rail schedules, and a guide to Atlanta schools.

Savannah City Guide - Moving - City services & health care information, neighborhood & local schools overview, senior resources and related links, tips & advice on relocating to Savannah.

Visitor Info - Moving to Augusta - City government guide for newcomers with a link portal to helpful information on taxes, hospitals & healthcare, jobs, housing & real estate.

Georgia City-Data Forum - Lively message board with tips and advice on real estate, neighborhoods, schools and attractions in Atlanta, Savannah, Macon and other towns & cities throughout the state.

Georgia Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:

Atlanta : Journal-Constitution
Augusta : Chronicle
Savannah : Morning News