Mr. Smith looks at Georgia

Mr. Smith looks at Georgia _

Mr. Smith's request for information about Georgia was not an unusual one. In fact, it was so typical that Mr. Smith was selected to tour the State and record his impressions in pictures and brief descriptions.

People? Friendly and quick to acquire new skills, as Mr. Smith could easily see in his tour of the State. The majority is native-born ... people who take pride in doing their jobs well.

Weather? Mr. Smith played golf in his shirtsleeves in January. So he didn't pay too much attention to the mean temperature of the State-62 degrees. He saw for himself how mild the climate was.

Industry? The fact that the State manufactures billions of dollars worth of prod-

ucts a year was not quite so impressive as actually seeing 1,000 skilled employees at

work in one plant.



Markets? Payrolls almost quadrupled in one decade, a tremendous increase in buying power ... the figures were big enough, but Mr. Smith was more amazed at the crowded retail stores he visited.

Homes? He was fascinated by the possibilities of having a home with spacwus grounds or a farm within a few minutes' drive of his business or factory . He saw many such homes and room for thousands of others in uncrowded Georgia.

Opportunities? Mr. Smith turned up scores of success stories on his trip, especially among smaller businesses and industries in which he himself was particularly interested.

Seeing is believing for you, as well as Mr. Smith, so let's go along as "Mr. Smith Looks At Georgia."

For additional information, write:
CLARK GAINES, Secretary
GEoRGIA DEPARTMENT OF CoMMERCE
100 State Capitol Atlanta, Ga.

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Mr. Smith looks at Georgia
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SMALL INDUSTRY, the heart of the diversified economy of the "Empire State of the
South," thri ves in an atmosphere of harmonious relationship between employer and worker. One hundred and fifteen persons earn their livelihood in this aluminum extrusion company whose plant has been enlarged twice in two yea rs of operation.
BIG EARTH MOV ING
machines, built in Georgia, play an important role in the progress of not only the United States but the whole world. The manufacturer of this piece of equipment has been in the state for about 15 years and employs almost 1,000 Georgians.

AMONG THE FIRST to recog-
nize t he vast industrial opportunities of Geo rgia were major automobi le manufact urers, several having been loca ted in the state for a n umber of years. These auto assem bly plants are typica l of t he expanded operations of many large national ma n ufacturers of transportation eq uipment and heavy duty m achinery. Skilled wo rkers, mild climate and proximity to evergrowing marke ts make Georgia t he logica l place for industry.
AN IMPORTANT ASSET to the Georg ia indust rial pictu re is this big B-47 St ratoje t bomber
pla nt , whi ch at pea k prod uc t ion is expected to employ 22,000 people wi th a wee kly pay roll of !.5 mi llion. In addi t ion, t he plant offers business opportun ities for hundreds of small indust ries
to whic h approxi mately 55 percen t of the construction work wi ll be sub-contrac ted. For example, area firms supp lied t he plant wit h materia l and services tota ling more than 14,000,000 in t he yea r that operations began .

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NATIONALLY ADVERT ISED proucts such as the automobile ventilators and su n shades manufactured at this modern plant are being produced throu ghout the state. Coming to Georgia in 194 from another state, this company has about 70 emp loyees.

TON ELECTRIC FURNACE with an annual capacity of 112,000 tons of steel boosts a Georgia steel mill's total yea rl y output of the vital metal to 300,000 tons. A fi ne transporta tion system, abundant supply of ter and ample electric power are impor tant reasons why the
cting increasing numbers of new industries.

PRODUCTION OF TEXTILES h as long been of prim e importance to Georgia's econom y. Finished goods va lued at approximately one billion dollars are annually turned out by about 175 mills. Georgia ranks third in the nation in the number of cotton spindles in operation and second in the amou nt of cotton consumed. One large firm with 12 mills in the state alone uses 250 ,000 ba les of cotton a year.

MILLION DOLLARS worth of business in one year is what two a lert Georgians de veloped from their sma ll television antenna plant. Seeing the need for high quality TV antennas in "fringe" areas, the twoone a radio serviceman, the other a civil engineer-founded a company to build the product. After only two years in busin ess and wit h just 12 employees, they can construct 600 antennas a day for shipment to distributors and jobbers throughout the nation.

ROOM FOR EXPANSION, availability of skilled workers, access to resources and markets are just a few of the reasons for the continued growth of the textile industry in Georgia. Modern buildings like this thread mill typify the progress of an industry which has contributed millions of dollars to the educational, recreational and cultural growth of the state.
WEAVING PLASTIC, rayon, nylon and wool into fabrics are important parts of Georgia's growing tex tile industry. Seat covers and other woven plastic products are made at this streamlined plant. The woolen industry, following the trend of the cotton manufacturers during the 1920's, is rapidl y growing South.

F U RN IT U RE built in Georgia goes into homes throughout the world. Vast supplies of lumber ha ve at tracted many furniture manufacturers and allied industries to the sta te, but opportunities for continued expansion in this field are plentiful.

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INSPECTORS CHECK CARPETING as it comes off a massive tufting machine in the plant of a manufacturer of n ationally-ad ve rtise bed spreads, rugs and carpets. Modern production methods enable t his one machine to produce 3,3 06 sq uare yards of carpeting each day.
ALLIED INDUSTRIES, both large and small, have sprung up in connection wi th Georgia's importan t textile production. One aggressive yo ung man started making doll clothes accessories . Only four years later, he had 40 employees and had expanded his f acilities to take care of the demand for t he 13 different items his company makes.
WOMEN'S NYLON HOSIERY is m anufactured in this Georgia mill, one of a number of wearing apparel manufacturers. In less than 15 years, this compan y has almost tripled the number of employees in making its nationally- known brand name product.

CHENILLE PRODUCTS constitute an important home industry in Geo rgia. Concentrated along the highwa ys in the northern part of the sta te, sco res of these small businesses annuall y attract thousands of tourists to their doors. Bed spreads, bath robes and jackets are just a f,w of the items m ade by these expert craftsmen and women.

WORLD LEADER in the production of naval stores, Georgi:1's sou t hern woodlands provide great quantities of gum turpentine and resin. A "woodsman" checks cups of crude turpentine g um which will eventually be processed by one of the nation 's larges t producers of turpentine, res in :1nd pressure wood preserver. Georgia 's production of n:1 v:1 l stores is important to other industries such as paint nunufacturers.

GIANT MILLS a nnua lly turn out tons of containe rboard and other paper products from the wood of Georgia's vast forest reserves. This plant, with about 625 employes, uses an average of 1300 cords of pine a day to produce an average of 670 tons of containerboard.

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SKIS IN GEORGIA? Yes, Georgia hickory is in demand in Scandinavian and other European countries for the manufacture of skis . At this unique Georgia saw mill, experienced workers quickly check hickory boards, then cut them into ski billets for overseas shipment. From these billets come qualit y skis like these.
BUILDING PRE- FABRICATED HOMES is just part of the $ 11,000,000 annual business done by an organization formed two decades ago by four brothers . Beginning as a small sawmill, their present organization operates many other equally profitable enterprises.

90,000 CHICKS a week can be hatched in this Georgia hatchery. This scene is typical in a state which raised 89 million birds in a recent year. Georgia now is firmly perched on the roost as a nationa l leader.
PREPARING CHICKENS for frozen packaging is a m ajor industry in the state. The 430 persons working here can handle 30,000 chickens a day fo r packaging and freezing in a 40 degrees below zero room. Georgia has many new frozen food, canning and food processing firms whose products are dis tributed throughout the world.
MEAT PACKING in Georgia takes on added unportance in li ght of the state's rapid growth in cattle and hog raising. The high-grade beef being inspected here will be distributed in a wide Southern area. This plant also processes 5,00 0 hogs a wee k into hams , bacon, sausage Jnd other pork products.

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SHRIMP FISHING off the coast of Georgia has given impetus in recent years to the frozen shrimp industry. One Georgia firm-founded less than five years ago by a sma ll group of people who breaded shrimp by hand in the back of a grocery store-can clean, bread, pack and freeze over 30,000 pounds of shrimp a day.
PEANUT OIL utilizes one of Georgia's principal crops. This all-purpose, top-quality oil for salads and cooking is one of many ne products developed in the state through extensive research a d study.

FOOD PRODUCTS of all kinds roll off assembly lines in clean
modern plants in Georgia. Tile walls, air conditioning and stainless steel equipment greet visitors to this plant where mayonnaise and oleomargarine are made. The plant has been located in Georgia since 1949. The srate is a major producer of cottonseed oil used in manufacturing many famous products.

PROCESS! NG PECANS for shipment all over
the country constitutes an important part of the economy of a section of Georgia. The state is the
largest producer of paper shell pecans in clte world. Processing of peaches, pimientos, watermelons and other agricultural products accounts for many of
the state's important industries.

GEORGIA IS THE HOME of three
of America's leading soft drink companies , including the world's largest. These Georgia products are sold in almost every country in the world .

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TWISTING CANDY on this " pulling machine" is one phase of production in a large Georg ia plant which makes candy, pea nu t butter cracker sandwiches and other pea nut produc ts. A number of famous makers of ca nd y, potato chips, crackers and cookies have their headquarters in Georgia.
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS and other chemica l compounds made in Geo rgia laboratories constantl y flo w in to the markets of the state, the out h and the rest of the nat ion. T hi chemist is em ployed by a com pa ny m aking ch lorine and ammonia. In about 10 years, this firm h as grow n intO a 2,000,000 -a-year business.
A GRAIN ELEVATOR and mill, built in 19 5I , rises 169 feet above the Georgia countryside as a symbol of the state's new industrial and agricul tural progress. Twelve thousand tons of feed a month can be produced in this mill.

WESTERN-TY PE SAD DLES are made by hand in th is unique Georgia plant. Skilled workers f as hion saddles for western and mid-wes te rn m arkets. orth Georgia wood is used for the saddle trees. The state has hundreds of small busi nesses suppl ying items of all kinds for the na tion.

CHINCHILLAS are a $ 1,000,000-a-year business in Georgia. These rare and expensive little animals are highly pri zed for their dense fur. They are usually owned by individuals, but for protective reasons, they arc housed in groups at chinchilla ranches where expert treatment and care of specialists is accorded them in a sc ientifically-controlled en vironment.

CARDBOARD MILK CONTAINERS for dairies in many parts of the nation are manufactured in this Georgia plant. In the state less than two years, the company employs about 85 persons in making thousands of half-pint, pint and quart containers. Located in uncrrowded Georgia-an important advantage to industry-this plant has plenty of parking space for employees, is on a railroad sidi:.1g, and has good trucking facilities.

FARM IMPLEMENTS and attachments for all types of farm machinery are manufactured in modern Georgia plants. In the heart of an increasingly important agricultural region, Georgia is an ideal location for industries serving a prosperous farming population.

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COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY in Georgia communities of all sizes continues to grow as the prosperity of the state increases. Modern shops, grocery and drug stores, hotels theaters and banks lining busy streets are familiar scenes throughout this progressive state. A growing population with ever-larger buying power expands the markets and opportunities for still more new business.
FARM MECHANIZATION in Georgia has promoted the growth of business for dealers and distributors of farm machinery and other agricultural equipment. Offices and warehouses of some of these firms are located on a section of one of the many beautifully-designed industrial boulevards being developed throughout the state.

MOST MAJOR U. S. COMPANIES have their Southeastern sales and distribution offices in Georgia. Geor-
gia's strategic location, wit h overnight transporta tion facilities to all southeastern states, makes the state an ideal place for such busi nesses-right in the heart of one of America's fastest growin g markets.
SIXTH FEDERAL RESERVE DISTRICT headquarters is located in
Georgia's capital city, w hich ranks 12th in bank clearings among cities of the U. S. Georgia's progressive banks have long played leading roles not only in the economic development of industry, commerce and agriculture in Georgia but in the South and the nation as a w hole. Most of America's larger insurance companies and many other financial institutions have divisional headquarters in Georgia, adding to the state's importance as a financia l center.
A GIANT DEPARTMENT STORE annually does more than $50,-
ooo,ooo in business under one roof. Symbolic of Georgia's position in
retail trade, this store is the largest of its kind in the Southern part of the United States. The South's "Empire State" has other large retail outlets as well as hundreds of prosperous smaller stores.

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FASHIONS displayed in major GeorgiJ clothing stores are a guide for consumers throughout the South. Georgia's impor. tance as a fashion and trading center has promoted the tremendous growth of busi. nesses such as ad vertising, publishing, engraving, commercial art and allied fields .

CONSTRUCTION SCENES like this are fa miliar throughout Georgia. In this case, a huge dairy is going up, but the picture might j ust as well be of a new supermarket, manufactu ing plant, bank, garage or warehouse. Scores of companies have found that Georgia has plenty of room fo expansion .

MODERN OFFICE BUILDINGS arc springing up all over the state as bri ck and concrete signs of increasing commercia l acnvtty. Superb communications facilities are important reasons for t he state's steadily-increasing business. Georgia's principal city is the third larges t telegraph center in the world , the th ird largest telephone switching point in t he world and ranks among the first ten cit ies in air mai l volume.

A MAJOR FOOD COMPANY has moved into a recently-constructed manufacturing and distribution
pbnt in a Georgia industrial development. The new plant has 269,000 square feet of floor space and is the largest of the company's operations in the Southeast. According to company officials, it represents the firm ' trust in the great dairying, manufacturing and sa les potentials of this section of the nation.
TOURISM is big business in Georgia. Attractive
motor courts, tourist homes, trailer camps and fine hote ls annually draw thousands of vacationers. Georgia 's tourist trade offers opportunities for many new businesses from the seashore to the mountains.
BASEBALL TEAMS, seeking mild climates in the winter and spring months,
ha ve found Georgia a good place for training camps. The state's moderate year 'round climate promotes health and better living for residents. Transportation, comm unications and other utilities important to good business are not interrupted by weather conditions.

------------------~HIRTY- FIVE GEORGIA RAILROADS offer overnight service to most of the east. Thousands of miles of trackage criss-cross the state to form an important net in the state's bu.sy transportation system. The strategic locations of many of cities make them vital rail centers.
EXCELLENT SHIPPING FACILITIES add to Georgia's importance as a transportation leader. Constant expansion of shipping services at Georgia's two major ports highlights prospects for increasing international commerce through the state. Georgia's ports are international gateways to the booming South and mid-West.

FIVE MAJOR AIRLINES provide Georgians with excellent air transportation to points throughout the world. These airlines make about 400 landings and departures every day at the many fine commercial airports which dot the state. Two major airlines make their headquarters in Georgia. Several others have established Georgia ci ties as major passenger and cargo centers.
BU S TRA NSPORTATION in Georgia is among the nation's oest. More than 100 bus lines serve hundreds of villages, cities and towns . Many Georgians working in the larger cities depend on bus service to carry them to and from suburban homes. The latest in architectural design is incorporated in scores of modern bus terminals in the state.

1,000 TRU CKING COMPANIES each day carry many tons of agricultural and industrial products and machinery over 90,000 miles of Georgia 's state and county road system . The state's tremendous industrial, commeJ;cial and agricultural advances in recent years have been matched by the growth of its dependable trans-

STREAMLINED EXPRES A.YS and
super- highways are Georgia's answer to increasing traffic throughout the stateanother measuring stick of prosperity.

CROP DIVERSIFICATION has been a major reason Georgia's agricultural income growth over the past decade was 8 5 percent greater than for the nation as a whole. Georgia produces the second largest quantity of watermelons among the states, and also is second in production of sugar cane syrup and sweet potatoes. Crops which Georgia farmers grow profitably include apples, tomatoes, corn, lettuce, ce lery, on ions, Iris h potatoes, ca bbage, as paragus, peas, ca nta loupes, cucumbers, okra, st rawherries, soy bea ns, st ring bea ns, ve lvet beans, grapes and pears.

LIVESTOCK has come to the foref ront of the Georg ia ag ric ultu r.d picture. De velopment of grazing lands and the g ro wth of quality beef is continuing at a steadil r increasi ng pace th ro ughout th~ state . In a recent I 0-ycar period . for exa m ple, the va lue of Georgia li ve toc k produ cts increased from 33 mill io n to 166 million an d va lue of animals on farms rose fro m 87 m illion to 2 13 million.

HOG-RAISING is a part of Georgia's phenomenal
growth as a producer of livestock. Continuing advances in production of hogs, cattle and chickens ha ve attracted nat ional packing companies to make substantial investme nts in establishing Georgia plants.
SHEEP ca n also be raised profitably in Georgia and
fforrs arc underway to encourage growth of greater numbers of these animals.
A FEATHER IN GEORGIA'S CAP - that's the way the state's
astounding poultry business has been desc ribed . Boosting output of
broiler chickens 2 500 percent in 10 yea rs, enterprising poultry men raised 89 million birds in one year. The sta te is now firmly established as one of the n ational leaders in production of broilers. These baby
chicks are being inoculated against disease.

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DAIRYING on a scientific farming basis has made great forward strides in Georgia in recent years. Modern new dairy farms and large herds of purebred cattle can be found throughout the state. Mild climate makes year 'round grazing possible.
GEORGIA'S LEADING CASH CROP is cotton and cotton seed. Modern equipment saves time and expense in picking and processing these produ cts.

PEANUTS arc g rown in greJter qu antities in Georgia than in any other state. The value of the crop jumped
from ! 6 million to $74 million in a decade and the acrea ge increased from 663 ,000 acres to 1,034,000 acres. Georgia also is first-ra nk ing stlte in produc tion of paper-shell pecans, and pimientos.
"THE PEACH STATE" has long been
fa mous for the exce llent qualit y and flavor of its peaches. The va lue of all ag ricultural production in Georgia in eleven yea rs jumped from less than $200 million to more than 600 million.
ACRES OF TOBACCO testify to the importance of Georgia as a leading producer of this important money crop. Soil-building pasture and cover crops have enriched earth that once was bare, thereby aiding the tremendous ad vance of all phases of
agriculture in this progressive state.

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MORE THAN 25 MILLION ACRES of forest land constitute one of Georgia's major resources. Protected from fire by means of watchtowers, air patrols and mobile ground units, the state's millions of trees have helped create hundreds of large and small industries. Carefully planned reforestation assures a constant flow of lumber and wood by-products.

A PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF WATE R serves not only the residential and industrial needs of Georgia, but makes possible large hydro-electric developments by private companies and various gover nmental agencies.

CERAMICS INDUSTRIES find Georgia Jn idea l loca cion for new business since the state produces 75 percent of the kaolin mined in the U . S. and is the center of the most extensive concen tration of cer:uni c ra\\ materia ls in the nation. Nat ural gas senice, needed particularly for this indu strv , is a v:t ilable in much of the tate. Paper n1.1nubcturers are also major consumers of bo lin, which is used as a coa ti ng for fine quality paper products.

GEORGIA'S ELECTRIO POWER generating capacity to supply new and growing industries, farms and cit ies is continually being rx:s ted to meet an ever-greater demand.
LARGE QUANTITIES OF MARBLE, GRANITE are va luable mineral resources around which two import:tnt q u :~rrying and processing industries have g rown in Georgia. The nation's leading producer of m arble and among the top five states in the production and va lue of gra nite , Georgia produces or is capable of producing 44 commercial minerals. These incl ude barytes, bauxite, coa l, dolomites , iron , kyanite, imestone, manga ne e, mica , ochre, slate, building sands, Fuller's earth and talc.

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RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES abound in Georgia and annually attract thousands of visitors from other states. Georgians themselves enjoy the rich variety of vacation scenery and activity from sun-washed tropiclike ocean beaches to lofty mountains near beautiful streams and lakes.

STEADY AND READY-Hunters from t hrougho ut the n ation find Georgia :t paradise for quail shooting and famous dogs compete for blue ribbons in fie ld trials. Both dove and ducks are also hunters ' targets and there is an abundance of deer, turkey, rabbits, squirrel, and other game in v.ts t woodlands.

INVITING MOUNTAIN STREAMS, h undreds of lakes and the broad Atlantic Ocean offer wonderful fis hing opportunities in Georgia. Constant restocking of lakes and streams assures the fisherman of success. Excellent fishing areas can be found within a short drive of all Georgia cities.

GOLF and the mmcs of famous Georgians who excel at it are al mos t sy nonymou s. The state's moderate climate makes it possible ro pb y t his game the year 'round, and the beautiful courses througho ut the sta te are a tribute to its part in Georgia life. T he state is noted for its top tournaments, like the Masters, which d raw t hous:tnds of persons to watch golfdom's best.

SWIMMING POOLS, tennis courts and golf courses afford Georgians the cha nce for healthful recreation. Georgia has two famous college footba ll tratns, b.tscb.dl tc.tms in high-ranking leag ues, bas ketball, automobile racing and other popul.n spectator sports.
ATTRACTIVE RESORTS, modern hotels and motor cou rts are the stopping places for man y wishing to visi t Georgia's noted battlefields, museums and famous historic sites. One of the 13 original states and scene of decisive battles during the War Between the States, Georgia is rich in historic interest.

HOMES IN GEORGIA are among the most beautiful and comfortable in the nation and are symbols of the good living which preva-ils throughout an area enjoying almost unpara lleled econom ic achievements.
LATEST DESIGNS in houses are incorporated in the many new developments being built in Georgia to keep pace with the state's tremendous industrial and commercial progress. \Vide green lawns and shade trees characteristically surround these neat, efficient homes.
HIGH , STREAMLINED APARTMENT BUILDINGS rise up in cities all over the state to house an energetic and growing population in ultramodern settings. Georgia has many parks and playgrounds for its citizens and their children.

AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Georgia has a fine public school system and many top-rated colleges and universities, both state-supported and private, including one of t he le~din g engi neering schools in the nation.

MODER N LI BRA RI ES give Georgians the chance to read and rela x. The state is the cultural leader of t he South with many symphony orchestras, operas, concerts, art museums and lectures. Community auditoriums and centers encourage these activities.

RELIGION has an important role in t he lives of Georgia's citize ns , and the number of churches convenien tly located in every city and rown reflects this aspect of community activity. The state has several theological schools and is importan t as a religious education center.
GEORG IA'S MANY HOSPITALS provide first-class medical care. Important as leading medical centers, several Georgia cit ies lnYe attracted some of t he n at io n's foremost doctors.

Mr. Smith looks at Georgia and likes it!

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For Additional Information, Write CLARK GAINES, Secretary
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
100 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA