Arts & culture

Georgia has a rich cultural heritage, contributing significantly to American literature, civil rights history, and music. * **Museums and Venues**: The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is a premier art museum in the Southeast. The historic Fox Theater hosts Broadway shows and major concerts. * **Music**: Georgia has a profound musical legacy. Athens is the birthplace of alternative rock bands R.E.M. and The B-52s. Macon claims Southern rock legends The Allman Brothers Band and soul pioneer Otis Redding. Atlanta is a global capital for Hip Hop and R&B, launching acts like Outkast, TLC, and Usher. * **Arts Education**: The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a globally recognized institution that heavily influences the artistic community and historic preservation efforts in Savannah.