The historic strength of Georgia’s agricultural/industrial economy is based on the state’s mild climate, abundant water and electric power, rich soils, productive crops (cotton, tobacco, corn, peaches, nuts) and livestock, large forests, a variety of essential minerals, and such diversified manufactures as textiles, transportation equipment, paper and pulp, chemicals, rubber and plastic products. Tourism currently accounts for annual spending of some $13.7 billion. The state’s leading industrial centers are Atlanta (home of two automobile assembly plants) and the busy
port of Savannah.
The historic strength of Georgia’s agricultural/industrial economy is based on the state’s mild climate, abundant water and electric power, rich soils, productive crops (cotton, tobacco, corn, peaches, nuts) and livestock, large forests, a variety of essential minerals, and such diversified manufactures as textiles, transportation equipment, paper and pulp, chemicals, rubber and plastic products. Tourism currently accounts for annual spending of some $13.7 billion. The state’s leading industrial centers are Atlanta (home of two automobile assembly plants) and the busy