Georgia
Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
Nickname:
Peach State
Admitted to Statehood:
January 2, 1788
State Capitol:
Atlanta
Population
(2000 Census):
8,186,453
State Bird:
Brown Thrasher
Fun Fact:
Also known as the Empire State of the South.

Real Numbers
752,000

Number of U.S. Veterans living in Georgia.

Source:Department of Veterans Affairs

Latest News & Resources
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A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: GEORGIA
October 13, 2006
Marshall Forces Up-or-Down Vote on Ending the Disabled Veterans Tax
On November 7, the House of Representatives voted on a motion by Rep. Jim Marshall that would have completely ended the Disabled Veterans Tax, November 7, 2003

Georgia Representatives
Rep. John Barrow
Georgia, 12th
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
Georgia, 2nd
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Rep. John Lewis
Georgia, 5th
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Rep. Jim Marshall
Georgia, 3rd
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Rep. Cynthia McKinney
Georgia, 4th
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Rep. David Scott
Georgia, 13th
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Other Representatives
Rep. Nathan Deal
Georgia, 10th

Rep. Phil Gingrey
Georgia, 11th

Rep. Jack Kingston
Georgia, 1st

Rep. John Linder
Georgia, 7th

Rep. Charlie Norwood
Georgia, 9th

Rep. Tom Price
Georgia, 6th

Rep. Lynn Westmoreland
Georgia, 8th

For more information about these representatives, please visit www.house.gov