If you’ve been a resident of Georgia for quite some time, then there are certainly images that you can immediately recognize and link back to your state. And if you’re familiar with Georgia, you will certainly have a sense of history and know about important events that the state holds dear. Whether it’s an image of Atlanta burning in Gone with the Wind—or perhaps just seeing a Coca-Cola can gives you the warm fuzzies—here are a few images that people from Georgia will recognize almost instantly:
- The Birthplace of Coca-Cola
Flickr Frank Kehren The country’s most beloved soft drink was created right here in Georgia. In 1886, John S. Pemberton invented the most popular and biggest selling soft drink in history, as well as the best known product in the world. The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta is still a huge draw for many tourists around the country.
- The Infamous Burning of Atlanta in Gone With the Wind
Flickr Photo courtesy of the city of Marietta Anyone that has watched Gone With the Wind understands the historical significance of the movie, in which you can see firsthand the Union forces under the command of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, burning Atlanta to the ground.
- The Founder of Georgia James E. Oglethorpe
Flickr Bill Ward If you know your state’s history, then you know that James E. Oglethorpe was in charge of the new colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe gave settlers land and supplies and wanted a place that was neither rich or poor. His statue remains in the city of Savannah to this day.
- The Tomb of Martin Luther King Jr. and Corretta King
Flickr Frank Kehren One of the most important people ever to come out of Georgia is Martin Luther King Jr., the human rights icon and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Everyone in this state understands his significance in history, and his significance for the state.
- Centennial Olympic Park After the 1996 Atlanta Bombing
Flickr Alan What should have been a joyous time for the state of Georgia hosting the Summer Olympics turned into a terrible tragedy as a terrorist attack in Centennial Olympic Park killed two people and wounded more than 100.
- A Farming Frenzy of Pecans
Flickr futurestreet If you’re from Georgia then you most likely know that pecans are a top crop for the state. What you must also know is that Georgia makes some of the best pecan pie ever.
- The Beauty of the Atlanta Skyline
Flickr Ed Coyle Anyone that lives in Georgia knows just exactly what their capital city looks like, especially one as beautiful as the Atlanta skyline.
- The Mascot That Everyone Knows and Loves
Flickr Joe Wolf If you’re from Georgia, you most likely will immediately recognize the Bulldog as UGA’s famous mascot. (And maybe even every time you see a bulldog on the sidewalk, you secretly wonder if it’s him.)
Did anyone see the images and know exactly how they related to Georgia before even reading the text? I hope many of you did. Are there other photos that perhaps evoke the same recognition? Share with us your thoughts!
Flickr Frank Kehren
The country’s most beloved soft drink was created right here in Georgia. In 1886, John S. Pemberton invented the most popular and biggest selling soft drink in history, as well as the best known product in the world. The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta is still a huge draw for many tourists around the country.
Flickr Photo courtesy of the city of Marietta
Anyone that has watched Gone With the Wind understands the historical significance of the movie, in which you can see firsthand the Union forces under the command of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, burning Atlanta to the ground.
Flickr Bill Ward
If you know your state’s history, then you know that James E. Oglethorpe was in charge of the new colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe gave settlers land and supplies and wanted a place that was neither rich or poor. His statue remains in the city of Savannah to this day.
One of the most important people ever to come out of Georgia is Martin Luther King Jr., the human rights icon and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Everyone in this state understands his significance in history, and his significance for the state.
Flickr Alan
What should have been a joyous time for the state of Georgia hosting the Summer Olympics turned into a terrible tragedy as a terrorist attack in Centennial Olympic Park killed two people and wounded more than 100.
Flickr futurestreet
If you’re from Georgia then you most likely know that pecans are a top crop for the state. What you must also know is that Georgia makes some of the best pecan pie ever.
Flickr Ed Coyle
Anyone that lives in Georgia knows just exactly what their capital city looks like, especially one as beautiful as the Atlanta skyline.
Flickr Joe Wolf
If you’re from Georgia, you most likely will immediately recognize the Bulldog as UGA’s famous mascot. (And maybe even every time you see a bulldog on the sidewalk, you secretly wonder if it’s him.)
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