1. Everyone Will Assume That You Are from the Backwoods

Although there is an extensive backwoods culture in the heart of Georgia, that enjoy huntin’, fishin’ and muddin’ there is also a thriving economy. Metro Atlanta ranks as the 44th largest economy in the world. To put that in perceptive, it’s larger than Irelands.

2. Everyone Else Thinks They Have the Best BBQ

As it has been said, “Get ten people together, and where others would start a fight, Georgians will start a barbecue.” Well, that sums up that.

3. Not Everyone Has a Truck That Can Go “Mudding”

There is nothing quite like jumping in a jacked up pickup truck and heading to the local mud hole to spray some Georgia red dirt. Then as the sun beings to set rolling back into town tripping mud hanging from the step sides like new badges of honor.

4. People Cheer for a Team Other than The “Dawgs”

In the south, football reigns king. Whether you are chanting “Hail to Georgia” or “Up with the White and Gold” the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate game will never disappoint.

5. All Mosquitos Aren’t the Size of a Small Four-Door Car

If you grew up in Georgia you understand that the struggle of dealing with mosquitoes is real. Well congratulations you have graduated to level ‘expert infinity’ when it come to dealing with the pesky beasts and you’ll be considered a hero for you ability to survive the outdoors anywhere… in the world.

6. When You Use “Yes Sir” And “Thank You Ma’am” You’ll Be Considered Overly Polite

When you venture out of state you may encounter some awkward situations. The common courtesies that are custom in Georgia aren’t always standard practice in other parts and your natural goodwill may be viewed as strange.

7. Storms Around the Country Aren’t Nearly as Crazy

Since the 1950s, there have been more than 1400 tornadoes that have hit Georgia causing some of the worst natural disaster damage in the USA. Fortunately, chances are when you leave the state, the storms won’t be nearly as bad.

8. Floating on the River Just Isn’t the Same

There is nothing like saddling up your tube and tying off to a few friends. Make sure your cooler is secure, grabbing a cold beverage and casting your party barge into the current for a long, slow drift down a winding river on a lazy day.

9. Tea Isn’t Always Sweet

Yes, believe it or not, there is tea that isn’t sweet. The Georgian diet staple just isn’t the same as you leave the south.

10. The Humidity Isn’t Trying to Kill You

Sweating like you’re walking down 18 at Augusta with the lead and a tiger on your tail is pretty standard for Georgia but consider this. There are places that are hot and dry which can be a nice change, but we pray that you never figure out what a wind chill factor is.

11. Not Everyone Eats Grits for Breakfast

That delicious ground corn delight that you have enjoyed, usually for breakfast, for as long as you can remember, well no one will understand how great it is.

12. Our Music Scene Is On Point

Georgia’s homegrown talent is on par with any major music city around. With current headliners like Luke Bryan, The Zac Brown Band and Florida Georgia Line and legendary musician like Ray Charles, Georgia’s music scene is as diverse as it powerful.

13. You’ll Think of Home A Lot

This maybe the only thing that people get right.

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