Georgia State Names

Georgia Nicknames and Resident's Name

South

• Peach State

• Goober State

• Empire State of the South

• Yankee-land of the South

• Cracker State

• Buzzard State

Peach State

Georgia grown peaches are recognized for their superior flavor, texture, appearance and nutritious qualities that promote a healthy, balanced diet. Georgia is known as the "Peach State" because of the growers' reputation for producing the highest quality fruit. The peach became the official state fruit in 1995.

Empire State of the South

Refer to economic leadership.

Yankee-land of the South

Refer to economic leadership.

Cracker State

Derogatory term meaning braggarts, as applied to immigrants into Georgia from the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.

Buzzard State

Buzzards were once protected by law in Georgia.

Origin of Georgia State Name

In honor of George II of England.

The last of the thirteen original British colonies was named after England's King George II in 1733. The terms of the charter granted by the king specified that the colony to be founded by James Oglethorpe be named after the king and so it was.

Georgia Postal Code

GA

Georgia Resident's Name

Georgian