Athens

The rolling Piedmont terrain around Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is crossed by the North Oconee River, which has shaped both the pattern of settlement and an economy centred on education and services. The University of Georgia, chartered in 1785, anchors the city and is widely regarded as the first state-chartered university in the United States. Its historic North Campus meets a compact downtown of theatres, independent shops and restaurants. Athens also has an enduring role in American alternative music, associated with acts including R.E.M. and the B-52's. Trails and green spaces along the Oconee connect the university district with the river corridor. Discover further places of interest through webcams across Athens-Clarke County and northeast Georgia.

The terrain of Georgia ranges from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the north to the low, sandy Atlantic Coastal Plain in the south and east, creating a state of sharply varied landscapes. The Chattahoochee River follows much of the Alabama border, while the Savannah River forms much of the boundary with South Carolina before reaching the Atlantic. Atlanta is closely linked to the US civil rights movement and includes the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. On the coast, barrier islands and salt marshes frame Savannah, whose historic district is recognised for its network of public squares. Explore related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Georgia.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.