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Georgia

Georgia, The Peach State

A producer of peanuts, corn, and soybeans across much of the state, Georgia is the biggest producer of pecans in the world. The northeast part of the state boasts itself as the Poultry Capital of the World. Georgia is also the fifth largest producer of blueberries in America.

Even with the need for more manual labor when producing fruit than other agricultural products, Georgia’s rural population is in decline like many other parts of the country.

I’m embarrassed to say that with family living here and a few Florida vacations under my belt, I’ve never made an official Lost Americana trip through Georgia. Just a few stops off the highway at sunset to take pictures in this beautiful state.

Images from Georgia

Posts about Georgia

Population Decline; The Hardest Hit Counties In Each State Since 1990

Since 1990 These Counties Are The Hardest Hit By Population Decline In Their State The 1990s are a significant time for Lost Americana, which goes beyond the fact that during that decade
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