1777
The first eight counties in Georgia are created. (A county is a specific region of a state or country. While the United States is made up of 50 states, it also has 3,144 counties.)
1800
Georgia's population of 162,686 almost doubles as the result of the 1790 sensus.
1829
Georgia's gold rush begins.
1900
State population exceeds 2 million.
2000
State population grows to over 8 million.
1868
Georgia capital moved to Atlanta.