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Modern Georgia

Modern Georgia . 1970’s to the present. End of the county Unit System . County Unit System— maintained power in the rural counties even though the greater population was in the urban areas In April 1962, GA federal court ruled that this statement violated the 14 th Amendment

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Modern Georgia

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  1. Modern Georgia 1970’s to the present

  2. End of the county Unit System • County Unit System—maintained power in the rural counties even though the greater population was in the urban areas • In April 1962, GA federal court ruled that this statement violated the 14th Amendment • Now the majority of Georgia representatives came from the urban areas which had a greater Black population • This resulted in the concept “one person, one vote”

  3. Reapportionment • U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Georgia’s congressional voting districts must be drawn (reapportioned) to equal population sizes • This also shifted political power from the rural to the urban counties

  4. Jimmy Carter • Only President from Georgia • Born in Plains, GA • Served in Navy then returned to GA to run his family’s warehouse, cotton gin business, and peanut farm • 1962—elected to GA senate • 1970—elected GA governor

  5. Jimmy carter • Served one term as President beginning in 1977 • Created the Department of Education • Presidency plagued by domestic problems of inflation and high interest rates and recession • Negotiated peace between Israel and Egypt (1st time a peace treaty was signed between the two) • Withdrew the US from the Olympic games in Moscow after Russia invaded Afghanistan

  6. Jimmy carter • Presidency (cont.) • 1979—Iranian Hostage Crisis—Iranian militants took over the US Embassy and 52 Americans were taken hostage for 14 months; the hostages were released the day Carter left office

  7. Jimmy carter • After leaving office: • Co-founder of Habitat for Humanity • Works toward immunizing children in poverty-stricken countries • Has written several books • Continues to support politicians in the Democratic party

  8. Rise of the two party system • There was a major shift in the political party support in the 1980’s and 90’s • More Georgians began to vote Republican • 1994—Newt Gingrich (from GA) was the Speaker of the House in Congress • 2002—Sonny Perdue became the 1st Republican governor since Reconstruction

  9. 1996 Olympics • 4 Long-Term Benefits: • Millions of $ spent to create the competition facilities (Olympic Stadium, Georgia Horse Park, GA Tech and GA State dorms) • Brought international recognition to Atlanta (visitors and TV) • Brought volunteer programs and employment opportunities 4. Tourism brought millions of $ to Atlanta

  10. 1996 Olympics • Problems: • Bombing at Olympic Park • Severe traffic congestion—brought worldwide criticism to Atlanta’s infrastructure • Aggressive street vendors

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