It was a time for social, economic and political reforms to ease the suffering of all citizens caused by the Civil War

It was a time for a New South Progressive Era when farms had to be replaced by business and industry in order for the South to prosper

It was a time for the blending of the old, keeping Southern traditions like white supremacy, while building new traditions around industries to rival the North

It was a time for Southerners, both African American and white, to come together and work in harmony to rebuild the state's economic, social and political systems

It showcased Georgia's successful industries and encouraged investors from other areas of the country to set up industries in Georgia

It showcased Georgia's improved race relations because of Booker T Washington's "Atlanta Compromise" speech

It showcased Georgia's successful cotton farmers and encouraged workers to come to Georgia to work the plantations

It showcased Georgia's capital city, Atlanta, and proved to the other states that Georgia was strong again