Talk:Georgia (state)

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[edit] Regions

I plan on creating a region map for Georgia. This way seems pretty similar to what it is now, but I think this map may be better since it gives the Atlanta area its own region and the coast its own region. Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? -- Fastestdogever 14:09, 7 May 2007 (EDT)

I totally disagree with putting the Atlanta Metro in the "Central Georgia" region. Most people that think such a thing are Atlantans who have never bothered to travel out of the Metro area or look at a state map, or are simply uneducated outsiders. Atlanta is clearly in north-central Georgia. Macon, over an hour drive south, literally contains the geographic center-point of the state, Tatnall Square Park (at Coleman Ave. and College St.). That puts Atlanta right between the center of the state and the Tennessee border. There is also a significant geographic difference between Atlanta and true "central" Georgia. Atlanta lies in an area that begins the rolling foothills and red-clay dirt of the Appilachians, and shares a climate with most of North Georgia. Whereas, Central Georgia is characterized by nearly-flat lands with primarily sandy soil, and more beach-like climate except with little surface wind, making the humidity more noticable. Central Georiga weather is also significantly effected by Tropical events in the Gulf of Mexico. I was born and rised in Northwest Georgia, have lived in Macon for the past 10 years, and often travel the state, so I hope all of you can take my word on it. --Stuston 09:27, 1 August 2008 (EDT)