Map of Georgia

Sitemap to all pages covering the state of Georgia. Photographic contributions by Alex Nitzman, Andy Field, Brent Ivy, Carter Buchanan, JT Legg, and Justin Cozart.

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Population Statistics

State Population
10,711,908
Metropolitan Populations
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta 6,089,815 Augusta-Richmond County 611,000 Columbus 328,883
Macon-Bibb County 233,802 Athens-Clarke County 215,415 Albany 148,922
Top County Populations
Fulton 1,066,710 Gwinnett 957,062 Cobb 766,149
Dekalb 764,382 Clayton 297,595 Chatham 295,291
Cherokee 266,620 Forsyth 251,283 Henry 240,712
Top City Populations
Atlanta 512,550 Augusta 202,079 Columbus 196,442
Macon 152,737 Savannah 143,632 Athens 127,795
Sandy Springs 109,928 Roswell 95,434 Johns Creek 85,192
Sources: 2020 U.S. Census Data (metro populations and counties), 2020 U.S. Census Estimate (cities)

About Georgia

  • Capital: Atlanta
  • Nickname: Peach State
  • State Flower: Cherokee Rose
  • State Bird: Brown Thrasher
  • State Tree: Live Oak
  • Total Interstate Mileage: 1,243.98
  • Land Area: 57,513.49 square miles
  • Highest Point: Brasstown Bald 4,784 Feet
  • Lowest Point: Sea level
  • Number of Counties: 159
  • Statehood: 4th state; admitted January 2, 1788

Major League Sports Franchises

  • Atlanta Braves (MLB)
  • Atlanta Falcons (NFL)
  • Atlanta Hawks (NBA)
  • Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) – Moved to Winnipeg, MB on May 31, 2011
  • Atlanta Flames (NHL) – Moved to Calgary, AB on May 21, 1980

Updated November 30, 2022.