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Georgia Day

Name: Georgia Day
Start: 2025-02-12T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-12
Location: US Holidays

Georgia Day is held on February 12. Georgia (U.S. state) On February 12, 1733, James Oglethorpe landed the first settlers in the Ann, at what was to become Georgia's first city (and later the first state capital), Savannah. This event in the second decade of the month February is annual.

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Georgia Day is a holiday that is celebrated by Georgians and people who live in Georgia, a day to celebrate the establishment of Georgia as the first state of the United States.. It is also celebrated by people who have ties to Georgia or have an interest in its history as well as those who appreciate its natural beauty and culture.

Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River. Georgia is home to the oldest state park in the nation. Georgia is home to 65 threatened and endangered plant and animal species. Georgia became the first state to charter a state-supported university on January 27, 1785 when the University of Georgia was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly.

Although Georgia is called the Peach State, it's also the nation's top producer of peanuts, pecans, and Vidalia onions.

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