A few desert animals, such as the Round-tailed Ground Squirrel, a diurnal mammal, enter a state of estivation when the days become too hot and the vegetation too dry. They sleep away the hottest part of the summer.
The average starting salary for a Georgia certified teacher is $38,925. According to the Georgia Department of Education, the average teacher salary for all levels of experience is $53,164. However, these figures are not guarantees of actual salaries for students pursuing teaching certification in Georgia.
State Minimum Wage in Georgia. Because Georgia does not have state-specific laws regarding overtime and minimum wage, Georgia employers must follow federal wage and hour laws as established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.) Federal Minimum Wage. As of July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage was established at $7.25 per hour.