1. Bailie Key (1999)

American Artistic Gymnast

Former USA National Team member who went on to compete for the University of Alabama. She previously dominated the competition at events like the 2013 Junior Japan International and the...

2. Pastor Troy (1977)

American Musician

Born Micah LeVar Troy, he is a rapper and member of the Down South Georgia Boys. He is best known for his 2002 solo album Universal Soldier. In 2017, he...

3. Willie Simms (1870)

Horse Jockey

Hall of fame American horse jockey who was an early star in the sport and won the 1896 Kentucky Derby.

4. Josh Kelley (1980)

American Musician

Pop and country singer who sang "Amazing" in 2003 and performed the Top 20 Billboard hit "Georgia Clay." His song "Only You" was a top ten hit in the U.S.

5. Charles Kelley (1981)

American Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter best known as a member of the country group Lady A, previously known as Lady Antebellum. He has also written songs for artists like Luke Bryan.

6. Frank Yerby (1916)

Novelist

An African-American author of historical fiction, he is best known for works such as The Foxes of Harrow (1946), The Vixens (1947), and The Golden Hawk (1948). His numerous other...

7. Carl Sanders (1925)

American Politician

Democrat who served as the 74th Governor of Georgia from 1963 to 1967. He most notably helped his state transition towards racial desegregation.

8. Jasper Johns (1930)

American Artist

Successful pop artist known for his bold, two- and three-dimensional images of American flags. He was often classified as a Neo-Dadaist artist. His best-known painting was "Flag" from 1954 to...

9. Hulk Hogan (1953)

American Professional Wrestler

Known for preaching the importance of training, prayers, and vitamins, he became the second-longest combined reigning WWF Champion of all time. 

10. Emily Bee (2003)

TikTok Star

TikTok personality and content creator who is recognized for sharing lifestyle videos on her emilyreaganbee account. She has amassed more than 390,000 fans on the platform.

11. Pete Drake (1932)

American Musician

Important Nashville record producer and lap steel guitar player.

12. Austin Scott (1969)

Actor

Republican politician who became the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 8th congressional district in 2011. He was the recipient of the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award from the American Cancer Society, as...

13. Cole Miller (1984)

American Martial Artist

UFC featherweight known as "Magrinho" who turned professional in 2003.

14. CJ Pearson (2002)

YouTube Star

YouTube vlogger widely known for his outspoken conservative views, he's gained a following of more than 20,000 subscribers posting his political opinions to his self-titled channel. He has been the...

15. Emerson Boozer (1943)

Player Of American Football

Former AFL and NFL running back who played his entire career with the New York Jets, helping the team defeat the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.

16. Blair Fowler (1993)

YouTube Star

Internet celebrity who gained YouTube fame for her beauty and fashion tips, which she uploads to her channel juicystar07. She appeared as Jess in the 2015 movie Sharknado 3: Oh Hell...

17. Jessye Norman (1945)

American Opera Soprano

American opera singer best known for her roles in the operas of Richard Wagner, such as Lohengrin, Tannhäuser and Tristan and Isolde.

18. Laurence Fishburne (1961)

Award-winning American Film Thea

Actor who starred as Morpheus in The Matrix and portrayed Dr. Langston on CSI. His other credits include Apocalypse Now, Mission: Impossible III, Ride Along and Othello.

19. Vernon Forrest (1971)

Boxer

Nicknamed "The Viper" for his sudden, stinging jab, he is best known for two victories over Shane Mosley.

20. Danielle Panabaker (1987)

American Actress

Disney Channel star who played a part in the film Friday the 13th. She also played Juliette in Necessary Roughness from 2011 to 2013 and she stars as Caitlin Snow in the series The...

21. Jonathan Broxton (1984)

Baseball Pitcher

All-Star reliever known for a very hard fastball. He made his MLB debut in 2005 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

22. Dave Haywood (1982)

American Musician

Country singer best known as a member of pop-country group Lady A, which rose to fame with their song "Need You Now." A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, guitar, and mandolin.

23. Harrison Smith (1989)

Writer

Star lineman of the University of Notre Dame was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

24. Khary Payton (1972)

American Actor

Talented voice performer who is known for giving life to the animated character Cyborg on Teen Titans and Young Justice. He's also appeared as King Ezekiel on AMC's The Walking Dead.

25. Sharon Jones (1956)

Gospel Singer

Soul and funk artist who fronted the group Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.

26. Takeo Spikes (1976)

American Football Player

NFL linebacker who began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1998. He was a two-time Pro-Bowl selection.

27. Ken Whisenhunt (1962)

American Football Player And Coa

NFL coach who led the Arizona Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII; took over as head coach of the Tennessee Titans in 2014 after one season as offensive coordinator for the...

28. Faith Prince (1957)

Actress

Tony Award-winning stage actress who starred in Broadway productions of A Catered Affair, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Bells Are Ringing, and Guys and Dolls.

29. Mitch Green (1957)

American Boxer

Former American boxer nicknamed "Blood," best remembered for a 1988 street fight with Mike Tyson.

30. Deon Grant (1979)

All-american College Football Pl

NFL safety who won a BCS National Championship with Tennessee as well as a Super Bowl Championship with the New York Giants.

31. Amy Grant (1960)

American Musician

Singer-songwriter known for Christian contemporary hits such as "Angels," and "El Shaddai," as well as for her crossover hit "Baby Baby."

32. Jim Dent (1939)

Professional Golfer

He won the Florida PGA Championship three times in a row from 1976 to 1978 and became known for an impressive run on the Senior PGA Tour in the '80s...

33. Danielle Brooks (1989)

Actress

Rose to fame for playing Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the hit Netflix comedy series Orange Is the New Black. 

34. Ben Bernanke (1953)

American Economist

14th Chairperson of the Federal Reserve. He replaced Alan Greenspan in 2006 as one of the foremost economic leaders of the United States. His controversial handling of the financial crisis of 2008...

35. Lenny Von Dohlen (1958)

Actor

He portrayed the role of Mr. Cox on the TV series The Pretender alongside Andrea Parker. His other films include Home Alone 3, Bird of Prey, and Choose.

36. Kathryn McCormick (1990)

American Contemporary Dancer And

American dancer and actress who placed third in the sixth season of the television show, So You Think You Can Dance in 2009, and also starred in Step Up Revolution in 2012.

37. Horace Grant (1965)

American Basketball Player

Talented forward and 1994 NBA All-Star known for his defense; won four NBA titles in his 17-year career: 3 with the Chicago Bulls in the early 1990s and 1 with...

38. Harvey Grant (1965)

American Basketball Player-coach

Former NBA forward and twin brother of Horace Grant who became a coach after retirement.

39. Todd Greene (1971)

American Baseball Player

Todd Anthony Greene is a former Major League Baseball catcher. In an 11 year career he played for the Anaheim Angels Toronto Blue Jays New York Yankees Texas Rangers Colorado...

40. Mike Bobo (1974)

unknow

Mike Bobo April 9 1974 in Augusta Georgia) is an American college football coach and the offensive coordinator of the University of Georgia football team.

41. Corvey Irvin (1985)

American Football Defensive Line

Corvey Irvin is an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the...

42. Obi Egekeze (1985)

American Football Placekicker

Chukweume Obi Egekeze is an American football placekicker. He played college football for the University of Maryland from 2006 to 2008. He was the team's starting placekicker in 2007 and...

43. Tyler Colvin (1985)

American Baseball Player

Tyler Eugene Colvin is a professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants who has played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies. Colvin played college...

44. Raleigh Roundtree (1975)

American Football Player

Raleigh Roundtree is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League who played seven seasons in the NFL from 1997-2003. He played his first five seasons for...

45. David M. Potter (1910)

American Historian

David M. Potter was an American historian of the South. He was born in Augusta Georgia and graduated from Emory University in 1932. At Yale he worked with Ulrich Bonnell...

46. Chase Parker (1994)

American Actor

Chase Parker is a child actor who was born in San Bernardino County California. He is the grandson of actress Eleanor Parker and nephew of Paul Clemens. Chase Parker started...

47. Charles Howell III (1979)

Professional Golfer

Charles Gordon Howell III is an American professional golfer. He has been featured in the top 15 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

48. James Randal Hall (1958)

United States Federal Judge

James Randal Hall is a United States federal judge. Born in Augusta Georgia Hall received a B. A. from Augusta College in 1979 and a J. D. from the University...

49. Eileen Stulb (1923)

Amateur Golfer

Eileen Heffernan Stulb was an American amateur golfer.

50. Sanders Commings (1990)

American Football Player Defensi

Sanders Commings is an American football defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round...