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Many people in Georgia and South Carolina, whether Caucasian or African American, can trace their ancestry on the land back centuries. Most of the Caucasians in the region are of either British or Scots-Irish descent. Many rural areas along the states' coasts, as well as the cities of Atlanta and Savannah, contain populations with a majority of African Americans. While many African Americans fled to the North during the Great Migration looking for economic opportunity, the New South's thriving economy has brought many of these people back to the region in recent years.
Increasingly, the populations of Hispanics and Asians are becoming significant in the larger cities of Atlanta, Savannah, and Charleston, which have stronger economies. Atlanta, in particular, continues to attract more and more immigrants, members of minority groups.
Outside of the big cities, the region is still largely agricultural. The many army bases scattered throughout also give the rural economy a boost.
This region is part of both the Deep South as well as the Bible Belt. Over 75% of the population is Protestant and about half of these are Southern Baptists. Most of the population is church-going on a regular basis. Atlanta is extremely proud of native son, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In fact, almost every city in the region has a school or a street named in his honor.
Perhaps it's the soothing sound of the ocean, perhaps it's just typical of the South, but the pace of life in this region is slower than in other parts of the U.S. People from Georgia and the South Carolina coast pride themselves for both their Southern heritage and their famous Southern hospitality.
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