Oh the places you will go
The Piedmont Region of Georgia is a very interesting region that we are living in right now. That is right some of the biggest and most popular cities in Georgia are kept in this region. Augusta, Macon, Atlanta, and Columbus are all a part of this populated Piedmont Region. The Piedmont Region is a semi large region that covers 1/3 of Georgia itself. This region can be located above the Coastal Plains and below the Blue Ridge.
As said before, the Piedmont Region is heavily populated and we are living here right now. The Piedmont area is home to colorful forests and wildlife. It also has a variety of different trees; peach, oak, and maple. The animal life of this region includes foxes, deer, squirrels, raccoon and snakes. When speaking about birds, they can range from woodpeckers to the state bird the brown thrasher.
The Piedmont Region's raw materials include crystal, igneous rock, quartz, and gemstone. Micah has also been found which is used for tires, paint, and paste for wallpapers. The Piedmont Region is also home to many entertaining places. These places include the Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain, Snow Mountain, The World of Coke, White Water and Six Flags. So there is no excuse for sitting on the couch and wishing you had something to do. In the Piedmont Region there is always something for your enjoyment!
Some fun facts about the Piedmont Region are that, Piedmont means "foot of the mountain" and the Piedmont Region is at the foot of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains. Next, there are a whopping 200 kinds of trees, plants and grasses that are native to this region. The climate of the Piedmont Region and where we live is fair throughout the year with cold winters and warm summers. In education the Piedmont Region strives and has many colleges; such as the University of Georgia which was the first land grant university in the United States of America. Additional colleges are Brown Mackie College, DeVry University and Georgia Tech. All of these colleges serve purposes and educate you to the highest extent.
The Piedmont Region however, does not have as many natural wonders as the two wonders above it. The Piedmont Region is the second largest region in Georgia and is the most populated. The Piedmont Region is about 500 feet above sea level but elevations can reach up to 1,750 at the southernmost point of the Blue Ridge. In some areas hills in this area can appear to be mountains.
There are many streams in the Piedmont Region often flowing north to south. Because of the bedrock, rivers often have shallow beds with narrow banks.
Farming is a major business for Georgia as the Georgia red clay is rich in minerals. This soil is distinctly red because of iron deposits throughout. Cotton, soybeans and beets are some of the more common crops grown. Beef and dairy cattle are also raised in large numbers here, but the most important part of the agricultural economy is chicken as Georgia is referred to as "The Poultry Capital of the US".
In conclusion, the Piedmont Region in Georgia has come a long way in education, agricultural economy and technology. We would not be the same if this region was not here. We have cooperated with the land's complexity and have shrived to get where are now.