CIS335 Lab 2 - Spring 2001
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Richard Miles, Jr. CIS335 Lab 2 - Spring 2001 |
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| "GEORGIA ON MY MIND" |
| AUGUSTA |
COLUMBUS |
MACON |
TIFTON |
WAYCROSS |
| Atlanta, GA capital city of Georgia, located in the northern part of the state. Notable structures and sites of interest in downtown Atlanta include Underground Atlanta, the Georgia Dome, the home of the Atlanta Falcons football team, is located downtown. Points of interest in southern Atlanta include the Atlanta Zoo; the Cyclorama; and Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, which opened in 1997. Eastern Atlanta features the Martin Luther King, Jr., Historic Site (including King's birthplace; Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached; and the King Center, where his tomb is located) and Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park are located in western Atlanta.
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Augusta, GA is in eastern Georgia, a port on the Savannah River, opposite South Carolina; incorporated 1736. Known for its beautiful gardens and mild winters, Augusta is a resort and golfing center; the Augusta National Golf Course here is the site of the annual Masters golf tournament. The city's many historic structures include the boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson. Return to List |
| Callaway Gardens, GA. In the 1930s, Cason and Virginia Callaway discovered a place of pristine beauty with exquisite natural springs in west central Georgia. Because of their enchantment with the area, they purchased thousands of acres of depleted cotton fields, including the land that is Callaway Gardens today. At Callaway Gardens, every season of the year is spectacular. Throughout the Gardens, things are abuzz with things to do, see, and experience. Today, Pine Mountain serves as the gateway to the 14,000-acre Callaway Gardens.
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Columbus, GA was planned on the banks of the Chatahoochee River, in the early 1800s when our river had the focus of our lives. Columbus is an authentic Rivertwon. Although nearly two centuries have passed we're still first and foremost a Rivertown.
Columbus is now the third-largest city in Georgia. Now has a growing population of more than 200,000 residents. People all around country are discovering what there is to see and do in Columbus. Columbus provides a variety of attractions such as the state theatre of Georgia. The Columbus museum is one of the newest and largest state-of-the-art facilities in the southeast. The newest point of interest in Columbus is the South Commons Complex, the finest collection of sports facilities you will find at one location.
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| Helen, GA has accomplished much; it has created a new town and industry, providing jobs for more people and boosting the economy of the entire area. Helen also commemorates its historic past when the early settlers came to this remote area. A village with mountain heritage and a touch of Bavaria, Helen has created a unique experience for its visitor. Helen, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Chattahoochee River, is a re-creation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers. Return to List |
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Macon, GA in central Georgia, on the Ocmulgee River. Macon has for long been a processing and distributing centre for the surrounding farmland. It is the seat of Mercer University, Wesleyan College, Macon College, and the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
Macon is a diversified transportation, commercial, and manufacturing city. Robins Air Force Base, a contributor to the city's economy, is to the south. Macon is also the home of the Tubman African-American Museum. Ocmulgee National Monument, which preserves Native American mounds, adjoins the city, and the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge is nearby.
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| Savannah, GA The city is located on the Savannah River near its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the leading seaports of the southeastern United States and a focus of road and railway transportation. Savannah enjoys a unique blend of history, Southern charm and unrivaled hospitality that makes it a jewel nestled along the South Atlantic coast. We hope that you discover the precious magic that makes Savannah so dear to the hearts of its residents and to the millions of visitors who discover the city each year. Savannah is, without question, the place to be all year round. Savannah is famous for its gardens and squares and its extensive downtown historical district. Return to List |
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Tifton, GA today has evolved into the agricultural center of Georgia and is known as the "Plant Center of the World", annually shipping vegetable plants to many sections of the United States and Canada for replanting. When you stop in Tifton, you'll find the true meaning of T-I-F-T-O-N. It stands forTifton Is Friendly, Terrific and Overly Nice. The southern hospitality and "proud to see ya" attitude lives in Tifton. Norman Crampton, the editor of "Top 100 Best Small Towns in America," rated Tifton #54, the top rating of any Georgia town. Return to List | |
| Valdosta, GA the county seat of Lowndes County, is Georgia's l0th largest municipality.
Located at the Florida border, 4 hours from Atlanta and Orlando, the mild climate and beautiful landscapes have made this rich, lush area a favorite among travelers and residents since its founding in 1860.
Valdosta State University founded in 1906, this institution of higher learning serves over 10,000 students from around the country and around the world. Granted university status in 1993.
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Waycross, GA Waycross, gateway to the world famous Okefenokee Swamp, is the focal point of the highways and railroad lines traversing southern Georgia, and is the location of Rice Yard, the largest railroad switching and classification facility in the United States.
Its name signifies its strategic position where "Ways Cross". Waycross, located on the southeastern flank of the state, is approximately 240 miles southeast of Atlanta, and 70 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida.
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