List of city nicknames in Georgia (U.S. state)

This partial list of city nicknames in Georgia compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Georgia are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.[1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth"[2] are also believed to have economic value.[1] Their economic value is difficult to measure,[1] but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.[2]

Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency.

Nicknames by city

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See also

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References

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  17. ^ "Squaring off over shutdown". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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  21. ^ Julia Traylor Dyar, Remembering LaGrange: Musings from America's Greatest Little City, Arcadia Publishing. Accessed December 9, 2015
  22. ^ [1] The New York Times, June 8, 1895.
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  30. ^ "Crossroads of the Great South". City of Swainsboro, Georgia. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  31. ^ City of Sylvester website, accessed January 8, 2012. Nickname appears in the banner on the top of the page.
  32. ^ [2] Rogers, William W. "Thomasville." New Georgia Encyclopedia. 24 September 2014. Web. 13 March 2015.
  33. ^ a b Susan D. Morris and New Georgia Encyclopedia staff. "Thomson". New Georgia Encyclopedia.
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  35. ^ [4] City website. On city seal.
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  38. ^ National Grits Festival website (accessed January 24, 2008). "On Feb. 12, 2002, Rep. Johnny Floyd of Cordele, Rep. Ray Holland of Ashburn led the Georgia House of Representatives to approve a resolution that made Warwick 'The Grits Capital of Georgia.' On March 19, 2003, Governor Sonny Perdue recognized Warwick as The Grits Capital of the World."
  39. ^ Rob Pavey, Even if White House got name wrong, world is now watching Burke County., Augusta Chronicle staff blog, February 18, 2010