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  • What awards has Jimmy Carter won?
    A Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • What two issues prevented Jimmy Carter from winning his presidential reelection?
    The Iranian Hostage Crisis, the energy crisis, and the economy (stagflation)
  • Why would film makers want to come to Georgia?
    People are trained because of Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia's geography and tax incentives
  • What branch of the military did Jimmy Carter serve in?
    He was a Nuclear Engineer with the U.S. Navy.
  • What offices did Jimmy Carter hold during his political career?
    He was a State Senator, Georgia Governor and President.
  • 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 year did Jimmy Carter run for president?
    1976
  • Who is the only president from Georgia?
    Jimmy Carter
  • Who started the Carter Center and does extensive work with the Habitat for Humanity?
    Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter
  • What is one of Georgia's expanding industries?
    Georgia's film Industry
  • Who was the first Black mayor of a major Southern city?
    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.
  • Who was the Second Black mayor of Atlanta?
    Andrew Young
  • 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 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.
  • Why does Georgia have desirable tourism?
    The state has a varied geography. There are mountains and beaches, so there is a lot to see.
  • Which two Atlanta mayors brought the 1996 Olympics to Georgia?
    Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson?
  • 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.
  • Who helped expand the Atlanta Airport?
    Maynard Jackson
  • What year did Atlanta win the Olympic bid?
    1990
  • Who has the cutest cat ever?
    Ms. Hefner
  • 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
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