Georgia
Georgia entered the Union on January 2, 1788 as the 4th state. Georgia moved from colonial border province to early statehood and later became a major stage for debates over expansion, slavery, civil rights, and the modern political realignment of the South. Today its state government is centered in Atlanta and operates through a governor and a bicameral General Assembly made up of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Government & Representation
Use this section to understand how the state organizes executive authority, legislative power, and federal representation.
Georgia organizes state government around an elected governor and a bicameral General Assembly made up of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Its statewide institutions combine a traditional Southern constitutional structure with a modern policy agenda shaped by rapid metro growth and regional diversity.