11 Things Us Georgians Want Out-Of-State Tourists To Know
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11 Things Us Georgians Want Out-Of-State Tourists To Know

Speed limit says 50? You better drive at 80.

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11 Things Us Georgians Want Out-Of-State Tourists To Know
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I've lived in Georgia for about 10 years, so I think I have the right to say that I have my fair share of experiences as a Georgian. While most people think Georgia is just the home of the peaches, it's honestly much more than that. So here are 11 things that some if not all Georgians want out-of-state tourists to know.


1. Pepsi? Don't be ridiculous. We're the home of the Coca-Cola.

With Coca-Cola's headquarters located in the heart of Atlanta, don't expect to find Pepsi's at your local barbecue.

2. When the speed limit says 55, you drive at 80.

Forget New Yorkers, you want to see aggressive drivers? Check out downtown Atlanta around 6 in the evening or 8 in the morning (or honestly anytime of the day). Don't take it personally, but we have places to be.

3. If it starts to even flurry here, that's a sign for you to panic.

It never snows here. And I mean NEVER. During the winter, our low's will get to maybe 60 or 50 degrees, but if it starts to flurry, then you better stock up. Anyone else remember the year of 2011?

4. Falcons. Braves. Hawks. We pride in all of our teams.


5. We've got Six Flags.

One of only 16 theme parks located in the United States. We've got theme park pride.

6. Humidity. Rain. And more humidity.

If your hair doesn't work too well with humidity, you might want to think twice before moving here.

7. After every big celebration, there's nothing like ending the night with a get together at the Waho.

Waho means Waffle House.... for all the illiterate un-Georgians out there.

8. Sweet tea. Sweet tea everywhere.

9. Peachtree Industrial. Peachtree State. Peachtree Street. Peachstreet Blvd.

You get the point, right? We like peaches too much.

10. It's "ya'll" not "you all." And it's "Atlanna" not "Atlanta."

Pshh... Duh—Georgian logic.

11. Yes. We are taking over Hollywood. Deal with it.

Not many people are too happy with Atlanta taking over Hollywood productions in most movies. But hey, it's time for Los Angeles to move on.

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