The state of Georgia was one of the original thirteen colonies, established in 1733. The fourth state to ratify the Constitution, it was also one of the original Confederate states, seceding from the Union in early 1861, and the last one to be readmitted in 1870. Nicknamed the Peach State, it is served by the capital city of Atlanta, which is the largest city in the state.
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The state's official tourism website contains details about vacations, getaways, and historic sites, events and attractions, and places to stay. Also included on the site are online booking forms for hotels, car rentals,and airline flights.
http://www.exploregeorgia.org/
Online services including child support, license renewal, voter registration, and government forms are available on this official state site, as well as weather and threat level alerts and trafic conditions.
http://www.georgia.gov/
Economic development, government affairs, and membership information are featured on the official chamber web site. It is possible to sign up for membership online from this location.
http://www.gachamber.com/
The official site of the employment office for the state has sections for job seekers,employers, and workforce professionals. There are portions of the website dedicated to forms, statistics, and employment laws.
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/
Georgia Department of Public Safety
Consisting of the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, and Motor Carrier Compliance Division, the Department offers details about each division, careers, and a media center.
http://dps.georgia.gov/
Office of Attorney General of Georgia
On the state sanctioned website consists of information about the office, crime and crime victims, job opportunities, and consumer information. Also featured are official and unofficial opinions.
http://law.ga.gov/02/ago/home/0,2705,87670814,00.html
