Answer: Georgia was in the news a month after the 1946 election, the first after the white primary was ruled unconstitutional. This controversy began when Eugene Talmadge was elected <u>Georgia's governor</u> but died before taking office. The incumbent Ellis Arnall, <u>current governor</u> Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to get the job, making headlines across the United States.
After World War II there was a transformation in the textile industry as synthetic fibers (such as nylon and rayon) lessened the need for growing <u>cotton</u>. Poultry became the main agricultural product in the state. Chickens raised for food, called <u>poultry</u>, became the biggest money-maker on many farms in northwest Georgia. Besides peaches, Georgians grew blueberries and <u>pistachios</u>, a nut crop that is exported in large quantities to Asia.
Four major transportation systems helped move textiles and agricultural products around the state, around the nation and around the world. <u>Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
</u> became the largest airport in the United States. The<u> Interstate Highway</u> system provided high speed, limited access roadways. The <u>rail road system</u> remained most efficient way to haul heavy freight such as automobiles and coal. On the coast, deep water ports in <u>Savannah</u> and <u>Brunswick</u> offered access to container ships from around the world.
The Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Falcons are all examples of <u>major league sports</u> which provide additional tax money (revenue) for Georgia. Georgia is also known for its thriving <u>film</u> industry which brings directors, actors and production crews to the state.
