+A-A. Galen, a second-century Greek physician and philosopher, rose from gladiatorsâ physician in Asia Minor to court physician in the Rome of Marcus Aurelius. He is considered the most important physician of the ancient world after Hippocrates.
Sweet corn is a warm-weather crop, well suited for GeorgiaÂ´s climate. Corn is grown in every county in Georgia, making it the most widely grown crop in the state. Georgia corn is available all summer long, from May through mid-September.
Agriculture: Georgia is one of the leading egg and broiler (5-12 week-old chicken) producing states. Beef cattle, hogs and milk are also important. Georgia leads the country in the production of peanuts and pecans. Cotton ranks second among Georgia's crops, followed by tobacco, soybeans and corn. Other crops include hay, oats, sorghum grain and wheat.