The Boll Weevil

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The Boll Weevil devastated cotton crops in Georgia in the early 20th century, leading to economic hardship for many farmers. The event took place in multiple regions of Georgia, including the Coastal Plain and Piedmont. The outbreak occurred in the early 1900s. This event is important to Georgia's history as it led to a shift from reliance on cotton farming and spurred economic diversification and innovation in the state.