This issue the photo essay is of sunsets over West Point Lake in Georgia . This nickname came from the Civil War. A group of Alabama soldiers decorated their uniforms with yellow trim that resembled the wing patches of the yellowhammer. This nickname was chosen because of Georgia's size, and the rapid economic development it went through. The nickname alludes to New York state, The Empire State.
Palmetto is a tree that grows abundantly in coastal areas.
It is the state tree of South Carolina and can be found on their state flag. This is one of the nicknames given to North Carolina. Over the years, the source of the name has been lost, but historians suggest three ideas. It refers to the fact that tar was a major product in North Carolina during colonial times. A tribute to the sticking quality of North Carolina troops during battle.