Postal Service cycling team began using it as part of Lance Armstrong's preparation for the Tour de France.

One ends in a steep ascent to the top of Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia.

The current leader and overall winner by time after each stage and at the conclusion of the race is awarded the Yellow Jersey.

The Sprint Leader Jersey is a gray and Aqua-blue Jersey is worn by the rider that receives the most bonus points awarded through his placing in intermediate sprints and finishing in the top 15 places at the end of the stage.

The jersey is awarded at the end of each stage to the rider that demonstrates the most aggressive attacks, breakaways or strategies, as judged by a panel of media and race entourage officials (since 2005).