Capital: Atlanta(
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Land Area: 57,906 sq. miles
(source: 2003 Census)
Population: 8,684,715
(source: 2003 Census estimate)
Counties: 159
(source: National Association of Counties)
Highest Point:
Brasstown Bald at 4,784 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Towns-Union
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Lowest Point:
Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Geographic Center:
Located in Twiggs County approx. 18 miles southeast of Macon
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)