Georgia

Order in which state was run: 23

Order in which state was admitted into the union: 4

The Georgia flag has three red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner.Thirteen stars surrounding the seal denotes Georgia's position as one of the original thirteen colonies. On the seal three pillars supporting an arch represent the three branches of government; legislative, judicial and executive. A man with sword drawn is defending the Constitution, whose principles are wisdom, justice and moderation. The date 1776 represents the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Flag adopted May 8th, 2003.

Date: March 25, 2007
Race: Inaugural ING Georgia Half Marathon
City: Atlanta
Cost: $65.00

 

I believe we had nice cool weather for this race; some hills but nothing too bad.  MARTA is the southernmost metro transit system that I have used.  Nice transportation from the airport to downtown Atlanta.

 

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