Georgia is located on southeast coast of the United States , with its state capitol located in Atlanta. Georgia has 159 counties which are grouped into 12 geographical regions. Among the 50 states, Georgia ranks 24 th in size, covering 59,441 square miles. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Georgia is the 10 th most populous state with 8,186,453 residents, and the state's population is projected to increase by 17.2 percent through 2010.

Between 1990 and 2000, the population of metropolitan Atlanta increased by over one million, from 2.9 to 4.1 million - the largest gain of any large metropolitan area in the nation. Of all U.S. counties with at least 10,000 residents, four of the top ten fastest-growing were on the edges of Atlanta. In particular, the population of Gwinnett County increased by nearly 67 percent. Douglas County saw its numbers grow by about 340 percent, and Henry County almost doubled in size over the ten-year period. (NPG Special Report: Georgia's Dilemma)

Georgia residents are predominantly white (66%), with a significant black population (29.1%). Hispanics make up 5.3% of the state's population, Asians make up 2.1%, and Native Americans 0.3 percent. Georgia has an abundance of prime workforce-age residents, with 32.4 percent of the state's population between the ages of 25 and 44.

Demographics

Georgia Office of Planning and Budget Census Data Program - This site provides links to socio-economic data, 2000 Census results, demographic data, economic data, genealogy links, and other Georgia information links.

Georgia State and County QuickFacts - This resource from the U.S. Census Bureau provides summary profiles for frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs. Profiles are available at the national, state, and county level.

Georgia County Snapshots - From the Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Statistics

Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts Online - Georgia at a Glance - This resource provides the latest state-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation.

Georgia Office of Health Information and Policy - This office of the Georgia Division of Public Health provides pre-formatted natality, mortality and population data. Data are broken down by race and are available for years 1997 thru 2003. Data are available by 159 Georgia counties, 19 public health districts, Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), non-MSAs, and the state as a whole.

Georgia Statistics System - Information from the Georgia County Guide

Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts

News Information

The New Georgia Encyclopedia: Media - NGE is a project of the Georgia Humanities Council in partnership with the Office of the Governor, the University of Georgia Press , and the University System of Georgia/GALILEO. The Media section provides links to Georgia resources in print journalism, motion pictures, and broadcasting.

2005 Press Releases - News releases from the Georgia governor's office.

Georgia Newspapers - The U.S. Newspaper List provides links to Georgia newspapers, radio stations, television stations, and magazines.

Health Resources
(Information about Health Services Infrastructure)

Georgia Division of Public Health - The lead agency entrusted by the people of the State of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population. At the state level, GDPH is divided into numerous branches, sections, programs and offices , and at the local level, GDPH functions via 19 health districts and 159 county health departments . DPH is part of a larger state agency, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) .

Georgia Family and Health - This site provides links to state resources on Georgia health services, including disability and mental health services, health care and medical services, parent and children services, senior services, and vital records.

Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System - A state-based surveillance system, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, in collaboration with the CDC. This program compares to the Healthy People 2010 Objectives.

Georgia Statewide Area AHEC Network - The Georgia Statewide AHEC Network has represented a growing partnership of health providers, health professions students, educators, state agencies, and communities joined together with a commitment to offer educational support to health professionals in the field, both as students and as practitioners.

Georgia Department of Community Health - Lead agency for all health policy issues in the state of Georgia

Library Information

Georgia State Library Service - Portal for the Georgia public library system.

Georgia Public Library Directory - Directory from the Georgia Public Library Service.

University System of Georgia Libraries - Directory from the Georgia Public Library Service.

GALILEO - Georgia's Virtual Library

Digital Library of Georgia - The Digital Library of Georgia is a gateway to Georgia's history and culture found in digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, audio, video, and other materials.

Regional Medical Library: University of Maryland Baltimore , Health Sciences Human Services Library

Georgia Resource Libraries:

Emory University
Health Sciences Center Library
1462 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta , GA 30322
Phone: 404-727-8727
Fax: 404-727-5827

Medical College of Georgia
Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library
1120 15th Street
Augusta , GA 30912-4400
Phone: 706-721-3441

Mercer University School of Medicine
Medical Library
1550 College Street
Macon, GA 31207-0001
Phone: 478-301-4144
Fax: 478-301-2051

Morehouse School of Medicine
Library
720 Westview Drive, SW
Atlanta , GA 30310-1495
Phone: 404-752-1533
Fax: 404-755-7318

There are many fine local libraries in the network that provide health information and other services. For help finding a participating library click here.

Associations

Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association

Georgia Health Sciences Library Association

Atlanta Health Science Libraries Consortium (AHSLC)

Georgia Interactive Network for Medical Information (GaIN) - A non-profit, university-based electronic health care information network centered at the Mercer University School of Medicine.

Southwest Georgia Health Sciences Library Consortium - Susan Leik, President

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Georgia Cancer Coalition

Library School

Clark Atlanta University (Conditional)
School of Library and Information Studies
223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW
Trevor Arnett Hall
Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: 404-880-8687
Fax: 404-880-8977

Valdosta State University
MLIS Program
1500 N. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA 31698-0150
Phone: 229-333-5860
Fax: 229-259-5055

Specific Populations

(General Resources, Georgia Resources, African American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American)

General Resources:

Office of Minority Health - A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.

Minority Health - Sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, this resource provides links to Foundation reports as well as state-by-state statistical information.

Population Group Topics - This resource from the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus provides links to topic sheets for a number of population groups.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Status - A fact sheet on health disparities from the Centers for Disease Control.

Health Professional Shortage Areas - This resource from the HRSA Bureau of Health Professions defines the health professional shortage area designation criteria and offers database searching by state and county.

Minority Health Resources - A subject guide from the Health Sciences and Human Services Library with links to general and population-specific health information resources.

Georgia Resources

Georgia Office of Minority Health - The OMH helps minority communities reach a high level of health and wellness. It also works to eliminate the discrepancy in health status between minority and non-minority populations in Georgia.

Access Health: Minority Health Internet Sites - A resource guide from Emory University Health Sciences Center Library providing links to online minority health resources.

Georgia Rural Health Association - A non-profit network of individuals and organizations who advocate for rural health concerns and encourage the development of appropriate healthcare resources for residents of rural Georgia.

Georgia Rural Health Information Clearinghouse (RHIC)

Center for Excellence on Health Disparities - A national resource from the Morehouse School of Medicine for the reduction and elimination of health disparities.

Healthcare Georgia Foundation - A statewide, private independent foundation located in Atlanta, whose mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities.

African American

African American Health - This MedlinePlus topic sheet provides links to a variety of health information resources for and about African Americans.

The Black Population in the United States - Detailed demographic information on the African American population from the U.S. Census Bureau.

African-American Health Resources - Links to national African-American health resources compiled by the Maryland DHMH Health Disparities Initiative.

Center for Black Women's Wellness - A community-based, family service center whose primary purpose is to improve the mental, physical and spiritual growth of women and their families and the economic growth of communities throughout metropolitan Atlanta.

Access Health: African American Health - A resource guide from Emory University Health Sciences Center Library providing links to African American health Internet sites.

Asian American

Asian and Pacific Islander Populations - Detailed demographic information on U.S. Asian and Pacific Islander populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Asian-American Health - This MedlinePlus topic sheet provides links to a variety of health information resources for and about people of Asian and Pacific Island descent.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Links and Resources - This site provides links to health organizations and programs for Asian and Pacific Islanders.

Asian-American Health Resources - Links to national Asian-American health resources compiled by the Maryland DHMH Health Disparities Initiative.

Asian American Resource Center - The Asian American Resource Center is a non profit organization founded in 1997 to serve the special needs of Asian Americans in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Supported by a small staff and dedicated volunteers, the Asian American Resource Center offers educational, social and recreational programs to serve Asian Americans of metro Atlanta.

Hispanic

Hispanic Population in the United States - Detailed demographic information on the U.S. Hispanic population from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hispanic-American Health - This MedlinePlus topic sheet provides links to a variety of health information resources for and about Hispanic-Americans.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health - This site includes information about the Alliance, health news, and other topics of interest. Resources on the site include Health Fact Sheets, Hispanic Health Needs Assessment, and Funding Leads.

The Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia - An organization whose mission is to promote health and social change in Latino/Hispanic communities by connecting individuals and organizations, and by providing leadership and advocacy on health issues affecting the Latino community.

Native American

Native-American Health - This MedlinePlus topic sheet provides links to a variety of health information resources for and about people of Native American descent.

American Indian Health - From the National Library of Medicine, and information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of American Indians.

American Indian and Alaska Native Populations - Detailed demographic information on U.S. American Indian and Alaska Native populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Indian Health Service - The Federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

National Indian Health Board - Advocates on behalf of all Tribal Governments and American Indians/Alaska Natives in their efforts to provide quality health care.

Additional Resources

The National Library of Medicine - The following NLM products may be useful to you and are available on the web at no cost: ClinicalTrials.gov, NLM Gateway, MedlinePlus, PubMedand TOXNET. A full listing of NLM's online resources is available on their Health Information page.

FedStats provides access to statistics prepared by over 100 federal agencies. Statistics are available on a state and community level.

FirstGov provides a search engine and topical indexes for US state and federal information. To search for information on a particular state, use the form in the upper left corner.

State and Local Government on the Net provides links to government information on a state and local level for the fifty states, as well as selected US-associated areas such as Guam.

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