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State Nicknames of Georgia

Georgia is best known as 'The Peach State." Georgia-grown peaches are recognized for their superior flavor, texture, appearance and nutritious qualities (Georgia also designated the peach as the official state fruit in 1995, and the peach is featured on the Georgia quarter). All State Nicknames

Other nicknames for Georgia are "The Goober State" ("goober" is an old word for peanut, which is also the official state crop of Georgia), and "The Empire State of the South."

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