1. Modern Georgia: Issues, Events, People
SS8H12 – Explain the significance of social, economic, and political developments in Georgia since 1970.

2. Georgia Transforms after WWII
Agriculture is no longer the primary industry
War took people away from farms and into cities (jobs in manufacturing)
Demand for cotton falls
Demand for rayon, nylon, peanuts, soybeans, and corn rises
Poultry farming become profitable
Farms grew by over 10 times the size before the war because of automation
Majority of state is now URBAN

3. Atlanta Grows Up to Be a Major City
Atlanta of the Present:
College attendance increase
Suburb growth
Big Industry moves in (low taxes, no unions, mild weather)
International Airport
Interstate Highways
MARTA
Return of some Great Migration families because of peaceful integration
Over 50% of Georgia population lives in Metro Atlanta
Atlanta of the Past:
Railroads
Ports
Segregation
Agriculture economy

4. BIG TOWN means BIG SPORTS means ATL hits the BIG LEAGUE!
1966 – Atlanta Braves (baseball)
Atlanta Falcons (football)
1968 – Atlanta Hawks (basketball)
– Atlanta Flames (hockey)
– Atlanta Thrashers (hockey)
2008 – Atlanta Dream (women’s basketball)
Atlanta Blaze (lacrosse)
2017 – Atlanta United (soccer)
BIG TOWN means BIG SPORTS means ATL hits the BIG LEAGUE!

5. Georgia Politics End of White Primaries End of the County Unit System
To keep control of WHO was on the ballots….White Primaries
Primaries = only white voters could participate in primary elections
General Elections = All Voters (if registered) selected from pre-screened white candidates
Federal Courts ruled this was unconstitutional
All were able to vote in primary of 1962
To keep the power among white rural voters…. County Unit System
Rural votes “counted” more than city votes since 1917!
1962 – Courts ruled County Unit system violated 14th amendment
Control of Georgia legislator then turned to urban voters and officials
One person = one vote
Reapportion (redraw) Congressional districts
End of White Primaries
End of the County Unit System
Two Party System
To keep power in Southern values….shift to Two Political Parties
Shift across s ---WHY??
Georgia elected Democrats for State but Republicans for Federal
Shifted to conservative representation within the State by 1980
By 1994 – Georgian Newt Gingrich was Speaker of the House
By 2002, Georgia had a Republican Governor, Sonny Perdue

6. Georgia Flag Controversy
First major change was in 1956
Concerns when the “Southern Cross” (battle emblems from the Civil War) was added to the flag
Loss of tourism, investment, business
Several saw this as a symbol of the past
Quick change to inclusive historical flag in 2001
Several groups and Gov. Roy Barnes created new design
More outrage because of lack of public input to change
Governor election in 2003 – Sonny Perdue elected
Signed new flag into law
Based on Confederate flag
Georgia emblem and “In God We Trust”
13 stars = 13 colonies

7. 1996 Olympics World Class Facilities International Recognition
Volunteer & Employment
HUGE economic impact

8. Other Key Players: Charitable, Political, International
Robert Woodruff
Coca-Cola president ( ), Millionaire & Philanthropist
Woodruff Arts Center, Woodruff Park, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Woodruff Boy Scout Reservation, Emory University, Woodward Academy, Westminster School
John Lewis – still alive! 
Leader in SNCC, Freedom Summer, March on Washington
US House of Representative since 1987 (represents 75% of the city of Atlanta)
Re-elected 14 times with a 70% majority
Andrew Young – still alive! 
Pastor and member of SCLC
Trusted aide to MLK, Jr.
US Congressman
US Ambassador to the United Nations
Mayor of Atlanta

9. President Jimmy Carter
Only Georgia to serve as President of the United States ( one term)
Cotton & Peanut farmer
Naval Academy & Officer
Georgia Senate (1962)
Georgia Governor (1970)
While in Georgia: reformed Georgia gov’t agencies, courts, special education, preschools, and vocational education, mental health support
While President: reformed energy policy, national park service, education
After his Presidency: Ambassador & negotiator, 1978 Camp David Peace Accords, Panama Canal, China, Presidential Library in Atlanta

10. Georgia Governor’s Ballot YOU DESIGN THE CAMPAIGN SLOGAN & PRIORITIES!
Who Would You Elect?
Atlanta Mayor Ballot
5. William Hartsfield ( )
6. Ivan Allen, Jr. ( )
7. Maynard Jackson (1974)
8. Andrew Young (1981)
Georgia Governor’s Ballot
Ellis Arnall (1943)
Herman Talmadge (1948)
Lester Maddox (1967)
Jimmy Carter (1970)
YOU DESIGN THE CAMPAIGN SLOGAN & PRIORITIES!
8.5 x 11 poster
Candidate name
Campaign slogan
Background or experience if available
Main issues you will solve OR Main improvements you will create
30 second commercial to present

11. Who Is Doing the Work in Georgia?
KEY ECONOMIC INDUSTRIES RELY ON IMMIGRANT WORKERS
Carpets
Poultry (farming, production, processing)
Vidalia Onions