1. Everyone Here Knows That Southern Charm Is As Easy To Find As Sweet Tea In Georgia
As plentiful as sweet tea is in Georgia, so is friendliness. Sure, all of the South is renowned for its Southern hospitality, but you know nowhere does it better than Georgia.
2. Soda? Nope. Pop? Nuh-Uh. In Georgia If You Want A Carbonated Beverage, You Ask For A Coke
“Coke” is the only acceptable soft drink around here. Pepsi is just plain blasphemy. Also Coke comes in many flavors as in, Sprite flavor, Dr. Pepper flavor, and so on…
3. A Georgian’s Use Of “Ma’am” And “Sir” Is A Habit That Will Never Go Away
Whether you’re addressing a stranger, a friend’s mom, or the neighbor from down the street, you’re going to use “sir” or “ma’am” to do so. You don’t even realize that you’re using these words, because they are such a part of daily life. You just know that it’s always been the polite thing to do.
4. When It’s Game Day, All Other Plans Can Wait
Yes, the Braves are a big deal. But nothing is quite like football season in Georgia. You plan your calendar around games, and if you’re hosting a party for one, then planning it can feel as important as Christmas dinner. From the Dawgs to the Jackets to the Falcons and more, this sport is the most important thing
ever.
5. If A Georgian’s Night Doesn’t End At A Waffle House, They’re Doing It Wrong
Georgia doesn’t do diners, it does waffle houses. And it doesn’t matter if you’re in Atlanta, or Augusta, or a small town in between, you’ll find a waffle house to hunker down in.
The best time to grab a table is when you need a syrupy nightcap with friends. You may not remember that one hilarious thing your friend did in the morning, so it’s best to joke about it now.
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6. Folks In Georgia Can’t Choose Between Chick-Fil-A And Krispy Kreme, They Love Them Both Equally
All right, so maybe you do prefer one above the other—but you still crave both restaurants. Constantly. Like right now. Is anyone else hungry?
7. Everyone In Georgia Is An Expert In Defending Against The Pollen Blanket
Pollen is a fact of life in Georgia, and sometimes, the presence of it can be harder to deal with than a mosquito bite. But since pollen is as ubiquitous as humidity around here—more on that later—it also doesn’t surprise you when your car is speckled in it or your nose is twitchy.
8. Georgians' Greatest Nemesis, Humidity, Is A Foe They’ve Learned To Combat
Oh, humidity. It’s the invisible party crasher of all your high school photos, and the familiar wool sweater in the middle of August. You just can’t escape it. Thankfully, you’ve learned to tame your hairstyles, and there is nothing better than air conditioning.
9. Everyone In Georgia Knows How To Put On Their Game Face For That Pre-Snowstorm Grocery Run
When a few inches of snow is on its way, watch out. Sure, the highways are tough to navigate, but the true test of a storm comes in how you handle the stress of packed grocery store aisles. No one is getting that last jug of water but you. No one.
10. For Georgians Obtaining A HOPE Scholarship Was A Big Deal Growing Up
You studied extra hard, and worked to get those good grades, for the chance at a HOPE scholarship. If you did get one, nothing could shake your smile for days.
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