Georgia
How Georgia manufactured the peach state myth
Peaches are one of America’s most recognizable fruits. In the US, hundreds of thousands of tons are produced each year, and the fruit is closely tied to one place in particular: Georgia.
The Georgia peach is on license plates, road signs, and even county names. But today, the state doesn’t grow the most peaches. Not even close.
This video explores how peaches became a state symbol, how that reputation spread through active mythmaking, and why the Georgia peach identity has lasted even as the industry changed.
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Tight end Oscar Delp couldn’t fall asleep until 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
“If you don’t have nerves, something’s wrong,” Delp said.
Georgia football hosted its annual Pro Day on Wednesday, March 18, allowing its student-athletes who declared for the NFL Draft to show up and show out in front of representatives from all 32 professional teams.
Delp, Cash Jones, Daylen Everette, CJ Allen, Micah Morris, Christen Miller, Beau Garnder, Zachariah Branch, Noah Thomas, Josh McCray, Monroe Freeling, Colbie Young and Dillon Bell were among those who took the turf in House of Payne’s Indoor Facility at 9:30 a.m. sharp for workouts and interviews. They performed for and met with 49ers general manager John Lynch and Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham, as well as former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, to list a few.
Bulldogs of the past even returned to watch the event, including former quarterback Jake Fromm (2017-19), who threw passes to Colbie Young and the likes while the team’s current quarterbacks were in class.
The NFL Draft first round is set for Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. The second through seventh rounds will be featured on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. and noon respectively.
Here are three big storylines about the Georgia draft hopefuls from Pro Day:
Oscar Delp is clear after hairline fracture discovered in foot
Despite being medically cleared by several doctors in Indianapolis, the tight end was forced to miss the NFL Combine due to a liability issue over a hairline fracture found in his foot on an x-ray.
“My foot feels like a normal foot, like your foot,” Delp said, pointing at the reporter who asked. “I had no pain ever, so it was definitely a shock. It was something that I kind of just heard about in the middle of the season, and I was just as shocked as everybody else, but fortunate enough to go to Dr. Waldrop, who’s with the Saints and one of the best foot doctors in the country.”
He’d forgotten about it, didn’t think anything of it really, but when they compared his x-rays from earlier in the season, it thankfully appeared to be healing. It won’t be something he has to get surgery on.
From the people he’s talked to, he thinks there definitely could have been other guys with the same injury and it was just accidentally overlooked. He was worried, but only momentarily. Doctors eventually put together a good plan for him and he’s glad he went the route he did.
“I have the same chance to hurt my foot as anyone else,” Delp said. “As a guy that I feel is, like I’m a very durable tight end. I take pride in that. I feel like I’m a tough guy. Being at Georgia four years, I never missed a practice or a game and … that’s something that speaks a lot, so to miss (the Combine) was disappointing.”
While he wishes he could have done it in Indiana on the big stage, to do it at home means just as much and he used the second-chance Wednesday to prove what he’s all about.
“I never doubted myself,” he said.
Monroe Freeling hasn’t unlocked his full potential yet
The offensive tackle thinks taking off his knee braces will unlock 15% more of his abilities.
“His flexibility is off the charts, his muscle mass for his size and he’s got really low body fat,” Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. “I don’t think he’s reached his full potential yet. Like, some of the guys have gotten really good over four or five years. He was here three. He still has a tremendous upside. I don’t think we’ve seen the best of Monroe all the way yet. He’s going to be a 10-, maybe 15-year pro because he’s really durable, takes care of his body, he’s intelligent and he can play all the positions.”
Freeling’s draft stock has risen since the Combine, where the 6-foot-7, 310-pound lineman recorded a 4.93-second 40-yard dash, and 33.5-inch vertical. He’s being projected higher and higher in mock drafts due to his athleticism, and he’s trying not to tune that out completely.
“You’re going to see it, like you have friends and family and they’re all asking you questions and stuff, but I try to keep my eyes on the prize,” Freeling said. “That’s just me working out, getting ready for the season. Wherever I go, I’m locked in on ball and taking the team all the way.”
Zachariah Branch went from counted out to counted on
If the wide receiver could tell younger Zachariah anything right now, it would be to keep the energy.
“Don’t try to change for anybody,” he said. “You know what works for you.”
Branch plays with a chip on his shoulder, and while that started at a young age, it really kicked in when he was a freshman in high school. People counted him out because of his size, said he couldn’t do certain things, and he took that disrespect personally.
He remembers telling his dad, “I’m going to be the number one receiver in my class.”
And that he was. The No. 1 wide receiver prospect coming out of high school in the state of Nevada, and No. 7 nationally, went on to total 78 receptions for 823 yards and 3 touchdowns in two seasons at USC, before transferring to UGA and setting a school record for single-season receptions with 81 for 811 yards and 6 touchdowns.
But he doesn’t do it to prove other people wrong. He does it to prove himself right.
“Everybody’s journey is different,” he said. “Stay grounded in what works for you and what you know. Keep your loved ones tight and keep your circle tight, especially in our generation. … Know who you are as a person and be confident and comfortable with that.”
According to the gallery, O’Keeffe worked with her agent and long-term friend Doris Bry to produce the collection, which it said showed how drawing shaped O’Keeffe’s thinking, from early charcoal abstractions to studies of flowers, landscapes and organic forms.
Rescue crews responded to an injured hiker who was found near the shelter at Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
The hiker, who had begun his journey on Sunday and had to spend the night on the trail, became stranded after sustaining an injury and was unable to safely exit the woods without assistance.
Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest, Springer Mountain marks the beginning of the approximately 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail, stretching from Georgia to Maine. Although the area attracts many day hikers and backpackers, its rugged and remote terrain poses significant challenges for emergency responders, who often must hike long distances over steep ground to reach those in need.
Rescuers successfully reached the injured hiker and assisted him safely out of the area.
Dramatic shifts in weather conditions added to the difficulty of the rescue. When the hiker set out, temperatures were around 66°F, but by the time crews reached him, conditions had plummeted to 26°F with snow falling and a light layer blanketing the ground, complicating efforts for both the hiker and the rescuers.
Officials remind the public that conditions in the North Georgia mountains can change rapidly, especially during this time of year. Those planning to hike the Appalachian Trail or other backcountry areas are advised to:
• Check the forecast before heading out
• Carry appropriate cold weather gear and emergency supplies
• Let someone know your route and expected return time
• Be prepared for rapidly changing mountain weather
Authorities commended all personnel involved in the successful rescue for their dedication and hard work.
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