The impact of the boll weevil in Georgia was felt primarily in the southern regions of the state, particularly in the cotton-growing areas of the Coastal Plain and the southern Piedmont region. These regions were heavily dependent on cotton production, and the arrival of the boll weevil in the early 20th century devastated the cotton crops, leading to economic hardship for many farmers in these areas. The boll weevil's spread throughout Georgia led to the diversification of agriculture in the state, as farmers had to find alternative crops to replace cotton.
