Southeast Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Southeast Georgia
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Valdosta Commercial Historic District
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Southeast Georgia highlighted in red
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Location of Georgia within the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Largest city | Valdosta |
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| • Total | 416,498 |
| Demonym(s) | Southeast Georgian |
Southeast Georgia is a special area in the state of Georgia, right next to Florida. It has eighteen counties, which are like smaller parts of the region. Part of this region is called the Lower Coastal Plain.
The biggest city here is Valdosta. It's the main city for the whole Valdosta area. Lowndes County has the most people, and Valdosta is its main town. In 2020, about 416,498 people lived in Southeast Georgia.
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Where is Southeast Georgia Located?
Southeast Georgia is in the southern part of the state. It's also part of a larger area known as the Deep South. This region is not very high above sea level. A large part of its land is covered by the Okefenokee Swamp.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development lists the counties in Southeast Georgia. These include:
- Atkinson
- Bacon
- Ben Hill
- Berrien
- Brantley
- Brooks
- Charlton
- Clinch
- Coffee
- Cook
- Echols
- Irwin
- Lanier
- Lowndes
- Pierce
- Tift
- Turner
- Ware
Who Lives in Southeast Georgia?
Southeast Georgia has been home to mostly white and Black people for a long time. This has been true since its early days as the Province of Georgia. In 2020, about 416,498 people lived in this region.
Many people in Southeast Georgia practice Christianity. This region is part of the Bible Belt. Most Christians here are Protestant. The largest group is the Southern Baptist Convention. Other big Protestant groups include Methodists and Pentecostals.
The Catholic Church is the largest Christian group that is not Protestant. Long ago, during European settlement, Spanish Catholics built missions in this area.
Some people in Southeast Georgia follow other religions. These include Buddhism, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith.
What is the Economy Like?
The biggest industries in Southeast Georgia are the military, healthcare, and education. The Georgia Air National Guard has a presence here. The Mayo Health Clinic System provides healthcare. Valdosta State University is a major education center.
Valdosta State University also has a center that helps the region's economy grow. They work to improve businesses, healthcare, education, arts, and sports in the area.
How Do People Travel Around?
Southeast Georgia has one major interstate highway and four U.S. routes. The Valdosta Regional Airport offers flights. You can fly with Delta to Atlanta from this airport.
Main roads in the region include:
- Interstate 75
- U.S. Route 41
- U.S. Route 82
- U.S. Route 84
- U.S. Route 221
