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20th Century GA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Maynard Jackson | first African-American or Black mayor of a major southern city |
| Andrew Young | important civil rights leader who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Mayor of Atlanta; was also instrumental in bringing the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta. |
| Jimmy Carter | only United States President from Georgia; also a Georgia state senator and governor, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. |
| 1996 Olympic Games | an international athletic event that occurs every four years; awarded to Atlanta and the state of Georgia; Georgia has benefited economically due to the games |
| short-term impacts | removal of the urban decay that downtown Atlanta, creation of Centennial Olympic Park led to the development of the area to include new apartments, hotels and business structures. |
| long-term impacts | gave Atlanta international name recognition with the city showing that it was capable of hosting such a major event and being the home of the busiest airport in the world, Atlanta has become a hub for conventions and sporting events |
| Plains, GA | Where Jimmy Carter was born |
| tourism | the commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest; one of the states largest industries, 5th largest employer, |
| Savannah Harbor | the fourth-busiest container port in the U. S. and is the fastest growing port |
| Film Industry in GA | is rapidly becoming a major player in the industry. Due to encouraging financial incentives, the diversity of locations for filming, and growing production resources and professional support, GA is the destination for film production |
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