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Who was the first Black mayor of a major Southern city?
Maynard Jackson
What was one of Maynard Jackson's goals as mayor?
He wanted to bring more minorities into public office and he wanted to address the poverty crisis in Atlanta.
What did Andrew Young do before becoming Mayor of Atlanta?
He was a Civil Rights Activist with Martin Luther King, Jr. and an ambassador for the United Nations
Who is the only president from Georgia?
Jimmy Carter
What offices did Jimmy Carter hold during his political career?
He was a State Senator, Georgia Governor and President.
What branch of the military did Jimmy Carter serve in?
He was a Nuclear Engineer with the U.S. Navy.
What year did Jimmy Carter run for president?
1976
What awards has Jimmy Carter won?
A Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Who started the Carter Center and does extensive work with the Habitat for Humanity?
Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter
Which two Atlanta mayors brought the 1996 Olympics to Georgia?
Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson?
Why was it a long shot for Atlanta to host the 1996 Olympics?
Before the Olympics, Atlanta wasn't seen as a major international city. The infrastructure at the time could not sustain the Olympics.
What are the short term effects of hosting the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta?
Parks, stadiums, and Olympic housing was built. Downtown Atlanta was revitalized and developed.
What are the long term effects of hosting the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta?
Atlanta became a strong Southern city, development continued after the games and many people moved from the suburbs into Atlanta.
Why does Georgia have desirable tourism?
The state has a varied geography. There are mountains and beaches, so there is a lot to see.
Why is the Savannah Port one of the fastest growing ports in the United States?
Because of Savannah's port expansion, or the Savanah Harbor Expansion Project.
What is one of Georgia's expanding industries?
Georgia's film Industry
