; Further information: Economy of Metro Atlanta Other colonists settled to the north mingling with adventurers and profit-oriented settlers to establish more religiously diverse colonies in New Hampshire and Maine Massachusetts absorbed these small settlements when it made significant land claims in the 1640s and 1650s but New Hampshire was eventually given a separate charter in 1679 Maine remained a part of Massachusetts until achieving statehood in 1820, A number of notable musicians in various genres of popular music are from Georgia Among them are Ray Charles (whose many hits include "Georgia on My Mind" now the official state song) and Gladys Knight (known for her Georgia-themed song "Midnight Train to Georgia"). Dragon Con is a yearly multigenre convention with an associated parade Dragon Con's 2014 attendance was 63,000 Races, The Olympic flag waves at the 1996 games, Atlanta Braves Ford C Frick Award recipients. .
. 1.3 Basketball Each of the General Assembly's 236 members serve two-year terms and are directly elected by constituents of their district the Constitution of Georgia vests all legislative power with the General Assembly Both houses have similar powers though each has unique duties as well for example the origination of appropriations bills only occurs in the House while the Senate is tasked with confirmation of the Governor's appointments. Fulton by two days of rain Fernbank Museum of Natural History. .
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