Georgia's population reaches 10.2 million (Atlanta, Columbus: home, live, agricultural)

[atler8]

Originally Posted by Bobdreamz

No excuse.
Miami was founded 31 years after the Civil War ended. It's now larger than Atlanta.

That "No excuse" response betrays what may not have been obvious: This is another passive-aggressive attack on some aspect of Atlanta or Georgia. It's as if the factual history of how the area developed doesn't matter but rather is fodder for another knock on your neighbor to the north.
I don't fully understand your continual presence on the Georgia/Atlanta forums to belittle some aspect of this state. I am not insecure and threatened by the existence of Florida & wish that Georgia & Atlanta were not viewed as a threat by others.
Anyone who studies the HISTORY of this particular part of the U.S., including on up through the Carolina coastlands, understands that what Mutiny wrote a few moments ago is correct.
As for Miami, it's reasons for existing & later-blooming growth are based almost entirely on different economic reasons than anything found along the Georgia coast & there on northward through the Carolinas.

[Bobdreamz]

Originally Posted by atler8

That "No excuse" response betrays what may not have been obvious: This is another passive-aggressive attack on some aspect of Atlanta or Georgia. It's as if the factual history of how the area developed doesn't matter but rather is fodder for another knock on your neighbor to the north.
I don't fully understand your continual presence on the Georgia/Atlanta forums to belittle some aspect of this state. I am not insecure and threatened by the existence of Florida & wish that Georgia & Atlanta were not viewed as a threat by others.
Anyone who studies the HISTORY of this particular part of the U.S., including on up through the Carolina coastlands, understands that what Mutiny wrote a few moments ago is correct.
As for Miami, it's reasons for existing & later-blooming growth are based almost entirely on different economic reasons than anything found along the Georgia coast & there on northward through the Carolinas.

I don't belittle Atlanta since the city and region is a Oxymoron and it's existence in of in itself is quite amazing.
It built itself as a railroad transit hub in it's infancy after it was burned down during the Civil war yet is hundreds of miles away from a coast or waterway that would made it a logical hub for a city.

My point being Georgia does have a coastline and could have had a mega city on the Atlantic coast. Instead you have Tybee Island.

[Atlwarrior]

Remember not to feed trolls on this thread. This thread was not about Atlanta trying to be like Miami.

[paris-on-ponce]

Originally Posted by Bobdreamz

I don't belittle Atlanta since the city and region is a Oxymoron and it's existence in of in itself is quite amazing.
It built itself as a railroad transit hub in it's infancy after it was burned down during the Civil war yet is hundreds of miles away from a coast or waterway that would made it a logical hub for a city.

My point being Georgia does have a coastline and could have had a mega city on the Atlantic coast. Instead you have Tybee Island.

You say Tybee Island as if that's all Coastal GA offers and as an insult. You know you're doing that, don't pretend like everyone else in these threads is too stupid to recognize it. But the bigger point is you're completely wrong. Coastal GA is fantastic. Here's some offerings in addition to "Tybee Is" ...

Savannah - which is as dynamic and renowned a city as any in the entire state of Florida.

Sea Island - which has 2 of the nation's top luxury resort hotels, The Lodge and the Cloister. In fact, The Lodge at Sea Island is routinely named the best or second best hotel in the entire country. Which means it's nicer than anything in the entire state of Florida.

2015 Best Hotels in the USA Winners | U.S. News Travel

Also, GA is known for its pristine barrier islands, such as Cumberland, which boasts wild horses and is a popular wedding destination for the super elite (Kennedys, etc)

So why does Coastal GA need a megacity? How does the absence of a megacity make coastal GA any less desirable? Hey, why doesn't the FL panhandle - affectionately named "The Redneck Riviera" - have a megacity along its coast?

[paris-on-ponce]

Originally Posted by Atlwarrior

Remember not to feed trolls on this thread. This thread was not about Atlanta trying to be like Miami.

And yes, you're right.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by paris-on-ponce

You say Tybee Island as if that's all Coastal GA offers and as an insult. You know you're doing that, don't pretend like everyone else in these threads is too stupid to recognize it. But the bigger point is you're completely wrong. Coastal GA is fantastic. Here's some offerings in addition to "Tybee Is" ...

Savannah - which is as dynamic and renowned a city as any in the entire state of Florida.

Sea Island - which has 2 of the nation's top luxury resort hotels, The Lodge and the Cloister. In fact, The Lodge at Sea Island is routinely named the best or second best hotel in the entire country. Which means it's nicer than anything in the entire state of Florida.

2015 Best Hotels in the USA Winners | U.S. News Travel

Also, GA is known for its pristine barrier islands, such as Cumberland, which boasts wild horses and is a popular wedding destination for the super elite (Kennedys, etc)

So why does Coastal GA need a megacity? How does the absence of a megacity make coastal GA any less desirable? Hey, why doesn't the FL panhandle - affectionately named "The Redneck Riviera" - have a megacity along its coast?

TBH, coastal GA can not compare to the 1350 miles of FL coastline. Florida has St. Augustine, the oldest European settlement in North America. It has the Keys, South Florida, Jacksonville, Space Coast, Tampa Bay area, and the redneck riviera.

[paris-on-ponce]

Originally Posted by cqholt

TBH, coastal GA can not compare to the 1350 miles of FL coastline. Florida has St. Augustine, the oldest European settlement in North America. It has the Keys, South Florida, Jacksonville, Space Coast, Tampa Bay area, and the redneck riviera.

Yes but FL is surrounded by water on 3 sides. Of course it has more coastline. My point is, for it's relatively small amount of land, Coastal GA more than punches above its weight. It is not deficient, as another poster was implying. It has, among other assets, Savannah - which is superior to St Augustine as a touristic and foodie destination - and some of the nicest beach hotels in North America.

[primaltech]

I did forget to mention St. Simons Island, which is a nice little coastal gem. But it just has limited beach appeal.

Anyway, Florida has tropical and almost tropical. Georgia has a full range of elevations and flora and fauna and different climates, with more of true seasons. Both have a lot to offer, and one is not better than the other. I just personally don't like all the extreme heat and humidity.

A lot of people do like it down there though, obviously. Thus it is the #3 state in population.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by Bobdreamz

No excuse.
Miami was founded 31 years after the Civil War ended. It's now larger than Atlanta.

LOL, it's not an "excuse." If you don't understand how historic Southern coastal cities, which thrived off the slave trade, were at a major disadvantage after the Civil War, then I don't know what to tell you.

[cqholt]

Florida has a huge population due to it's weather and retirees relocating there. I will say Atlanta has a more robust and diverse economy than any of Florida's metro's.