If anything GT is viewed better outside of the state than within it. Few realize that a significant part of the reason that Georgia (for all its problems) isn'

If anything GT is viewed better outside of the state than within it. Few realize that a significant part of the reason that Georgia (for all its problems) isn't Alabama/Mississippi/South Carolina is because of GT and Atlantas rise from regional prominence to national and international recognition in technology, business and culture the last 30 years. Never a prophet in your homeland and such.