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The Piedmont region covers about ¼ of the state. The topography in this area in the northern part of Georgia is quite varied. It ranges from lush farmland to dense forests. The mild winters and warm summers make this area one of the fastest growing in population in the entire country.
There are a number of sites and landmarks in the Piedmont area. Stone Mountain is the largest piece of exposed granite in the south. Visitors come from all over the world to view this magnificent site. Another place that is visited by many guests is the house that was built for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the Little White House. FDR was a frequent visitor to Warm Springs, Georgia, and the therapeutic waters helped his him with his polio. There are many wonderful sites to visit throughout the region.
Lastly, this area is home to an abundance of plants and animals. Some of the trees that are common in this area are peach, pecan, oak and pine. Many species make this vast region their home including raccoons, opossum, squirrels, deer, foxes, snakes and turkeys. Some birds one might see include woodpeckers, blue jays, cardinals, our state bird the brown thrasher, and our favorite, hummingbirds.
We think the Piedmont region is an excellent place to live for humans, plants and animals.
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