Georgia

Sweet tea offered without being asked is a genuine, everyday gesture of welcome in Georgia, part of the Southern hospitality that runs through daily life outside the faster, more diverse pace of Atlanta. Georgia’s nickname, “The Peach State,” reflects a real point of local pride: the state is one of the top peach producers in the country.

College football, especially the rivalry between the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, is a serious social topic each fall. Savannah’s 22 historic squares, shaded by oak trees and Spanish moss, preserve an old-world Southern pace, while Atlanta stands as a global center for music, film, and hip-hop.

Boiled peanuts, sold at roadside stands, remain a distinctly Southern snack passed down through generations.