Investment Company Act file number 811-21152
Nuveen Georgia Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Jessica R. DroegerVice President and Secretary
333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 312-917-7700
Date of fiscal year end: 05/31
Date of reporting period: 08/31/06
Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
Item 1. Schedule of Investments
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited) | ||||||||
Nuveen Georgia Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 (NKG) | ||||||||
August 31, 2006 | ||||||||
Principal | Optional Call | |||||||
Amount (000) | Description (1) | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||
| ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary 2.7% (1.8% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
$ 1,750 | DeKalb County Development Authority, Georgia, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, | 12/12 at 101.00 | B | $ | 1,761,043 | |||
General Motors Corporation Projects, Series 2002, 6.000%, 3/15/21 | ||||||||
| ||||||||
Consumer Staples 3.1% (2.1% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
2,000 | Puerto Rico, The Childrens Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, | 5/12 at 100.00 | BBB | 2,064,960 | ||||
Series 2002, 5.500%, 5/15/39 | ||||||||
| ||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations 16.2% (10.9% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
Athens Housing Authority, Georgia, Student Housing Lease Revenue Bonds, UGAREF East Campus | ||||||||
Housing LLC Project, Series 2002: | ||||||||
3,500 | 5.000%, 12/01/27 AMBAC Insured | 12/12 at 100.00 | Aaa | 3,629,885 | ||||
2,500 | 5.000%, 12/01/33 AMBAC Insured | 12/12 at 100.00 | Aaa | 2,578,950 | ||||
1,225 | Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, Georgia, Educational Facilities | 12/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,299,088 | ||||
Revenue Bonds, UGAREF CCRC Building LLC Project, Series 2002, 5.000%, 12/15/18 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
2,000 | Fulton County Development Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Georgia Tech Klaus Parking and | 11/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,108,780 | ||||
Family Housing, Series 2003, 5.000%, 11/01/23 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
1,050 | Fulton County Development Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, TUFF Morehouse Project, Series | 2/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,082,844 | ||||
2002A, 5.000%, 2/01/34 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
| ||||||||
10,275 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 10,699,547 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Health Care 24.6% (16.6% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
150 | Baldwin County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Oconee Regional Medical Center, | 12/07 at 102.00 | BB+ | 150,090 | ||||
Series 1997, 5.250%, 12/01/12 | ||||||||
Baldwin County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Oconee Regional Medical Center, | ||||||||
Series 1998: | ||||||||
40 | 5.250%, 12/01/22 | 12/08 at 102.00 | BB+ | 38,232 | ||||
165 | 5.375%, 12/01/28 | 12/08 at 102.00 | BB+ | 156,578 | ||||
1,000 | Chatham County Hospital Authority, Savannah, Georgia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health | 1/14 at 100.00 | A | 1,057,910 | ||||
University Medical Center Inc., Series 2004A, 5.375%, 1/01/26 | ||||||||
1,000 | Coffee County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Coffee County Regional Medical | 12/14 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 1,041,000 | ||||
Center, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/22 | ||||||||
Floyd County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Floyd Medical | ||||||||
Center Project, Series 2002: | ||||||||
1,480 | 5.000%, 7/01/22 MBIA Insured | 7/12 at 101.00 | Aaa | 1,551,055 | ||||
1,000 | 5.200%, 7/01/32 MBIA Insured | 7/12 at 101.00 | Aaa | 1,053,050 | ||||
1,305 | Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, | 5/11 at 100.00 | A | 1,356,613 | ||||
Northeast Georgia Health Services Inc., Series 2001, 5.500%, 5/15/31 | ||||||||
Newnan Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Newnan Hospital Inc., | ||||||||
Series 2002: | ||||||||
2,260 | 5.500%, 1/01/19 MBIA Insured | 1/13 at 100.00 | Aaa | 2,445,908 | ||||
3,020 | 5.500%, 1/01/20 MBIA Insured | 1/13 at 100.00 | Aaa | 3,266,674 | ||||
2,000 | Savannah Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, St. Josephs/Candler Health System, | 1/14 at 100.00 | AA | 2,113,800 | ||||
Series 2003, 5.250%, 7/01/23 RAAI Insured | ||||||||
1,945 | Tift County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Bonds, Tift Regional Medical | 12/12 at 101.00 | Aaa | 2,079,516 | ||||
Center, Series 2002, 5.250%, 12/01/19 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
| ||||||||
15,365 | Total Health Care | 16,310,426 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Housing/Multifamily 4.6% (3.1% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
Savannah Economic Development Authority, Georgia, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing | ||||||||
Revenue Bonds, Snap I-II-III Apartments, Series 2002A: | ||||||||
500 | 5.150%, 11/20/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 11/12 at 102.00 | AAA | 514,885 | ||||
980 | 5.200%, 11/20/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 11/12 at 102.00 | AAA | 1,007,293 | ||||
1,465 | 5.250%, 11/20/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 11/12 at 102.00 | AAA | 1,505,727 | ||||
| ||||||||
2,945 | Total Housing/Multifamily | 3,027,905 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Housing/Single Family 4.3% (2.9% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,700 | Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2002C-2, 5.100%, | 12/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,748,858 | ||||
12/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
1,075 | Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Resolution 1 Bonds, Series | 6/11 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,091,082 | ||||
2001B-2, 5.400%, 12/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
| ||||||||
2,775 | Total Housing/Single Family | 2,839,940 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Industrials 1.5% (1.1% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,000 | Cobb County Development Authority, Georgia, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Georgia Waste | 4/16 at 101.00 | BBB | 1,004,330 | ||||
Management Project, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 4/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
| ||||||||
Materials 2.0% (1.5% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,000 | Richmond County Development Authority, Georgia, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, | 2/11 at 101.00 | BBB | 1,067,830 | ||||
International Paper Company, Series 2001A, 6.250%, 2/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
250 | Richmond County Development Authority, Georgia, Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding | 2/12 at 101.00 | BBB | 267,008 | ||||
Bonds, International Paper Company, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 2/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
| ||||||||
1,250 | Total Materials | 1,334,838 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Tax Obligation/General 12.5% (8.4% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,000 | Cherokee County School System, Georgia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, | 8/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,071,920 | ||||
8/01/16 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
1,000 | Forsyth County, Georgia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 3/01/19 | 3/14 at 101.00 | AA | 1,087,940 | ||||
750 | Georgia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998D, 5.250%, 10/01/15 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 837,435 | ||||
1,000 | Georgia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 7/01/15 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 1,095,960 | ||||
Oconee County, Georgia, General Obligation Bonds, Recreation Project, Series 2003: | ||||||||
1,410 | 5.500%, 1/01/23 AMBAC Insured | 1/13 at 101.00 | Aaa | 1,545,656 | ||||
1,470 | 5.250%, 1/01/26 AMBAC Insured | 1/13 at 101.00 | Aaa | 1,585,836 | ||||
1,000 | Wayne County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, | 3/16 at 100.00 | Aaa | 1,052,130 | ||||
3/01/23 XLCA Insured | ||||||||
| ||||||||
7,630 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 8,276,877 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited 25.8% (17.4% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,405 | Clayton County Development Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, TUFF Archives LLC Project, | 7/12 at 100.00 | Aaa | 1,508,717 | ||||
Series 2001A, 5.250%, 7/01/21 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
750 | Georgia Municipal Association Inc., Certificates of Participation, Atlanta Court Project, | 6/12 at 101.00 | AAA | 797,490 | ||||
Series 2002, 5.125%, 12/01/21 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
2,500 | Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Georgia, Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, | No Opt. Call | AAA | 2,938,800 | ||||
Series 1992P, 6.250%, 7/01/20 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
500 | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, | 7/15 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 509,695 | ||||
5.000%, 7/01/41 | ||||||||
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Series 2002A: | ||||||||
800 | 5.250%, 8/01/21 FSA Insured | 8/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 859,168 | ||||
2,500 | 5.000%, 8/01/27 FSA Insured | 8/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,615,725 | ||||
5,000 | Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding | No Opt. Call | AAA | 5,631,048 | ||||
Bonds, Series 2002F, 5.250%, 7/01/21 CIFG Insured | ||||||||
2,000 | Puerto Rico, Highway Revenue Bonds, Highway and Transportation Authority, Series 1996Y, | 7/16 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,237,500 | ||||
5.500%, 7/01/36 FSA Insured | ||||||||
| ||||||||
15,455 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 17,098,143 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Transportation 5.8% (3.9% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
3,650 | Atlanta, Georgia, Airport General Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2000A, 5.500%, 1/01/21 | 1/10 at 101.00 | AAA | 3,863,963 | ||||
FGIC Insured | ||||||||
| ||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed 11.8% (8.0% of Total Investments) (4) | ||||||||
DeKalb County, Georgia, Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2000: | ||||||||
2,500 | 5.125%, 10/01/31 (Pre-refunded 10/01/10) | 10/10 at 101.00 | AA (4) | 2,667,575 | ||||
2,500 | 5.375%, 10/01/35 (Pre-refunded 10/01/10) | 10/10 at 101.00 | AA (4) | 2,691,125 | ||||
1,000 | Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Emory University, Series | 9/11 at 100.00 | AA (4) | 1,069,450 | ||||
2001A, 5.125%, 9/01/33 (Pre-refunded 9/01/11) | ||||||||
1,250 | Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Mercer University, Series | 10/11 at 102.00 | Baa2 (4) | 1,388,150 | ||||
2001, 5.750%, 10/01/31 (Pre-refunded 10/01/11) | ||||||||
| ||||||||
7,250 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 7,816,300 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Utilities 8.2% (5.5% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,000 | Elberton, Georgia, Combined Utility System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series | 1/12 at 100.00 | Aaa | 1,049,510 | ||||
2001, 5.000%, 1/01/22 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
1,300 | Fairburn, Georgia, Combined Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 5.750%, 10/01/20 | 10/10 at 101.00 | BBB | 1,367,054 | ||||
1,000 | Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Project One Subordinated Lien Revenue Bonds, Series | 1/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,051,460 | ||||
2003A, 5.000%, 1/01/22 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
1,775 | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2002II, 5.375%, 7/01/19 | 7/12 at 101.00 | AAA | 1,932,727 | ||||
MBIA Insured | ||||||||
| ||||||||
5,075 | Total Utilities | 5,400,751 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Water and Sewer 24.9% (16.8% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
Atlanta, Georgia, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2004: | ||||||||
500 | 5.250%, 11/01/15 FSA Insured | 11/14 at 100.00 | AAA | 548,335 | ||||
1,700 | 5.000%, 11/01/37 FSA Insured | 11/14 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,769,836 | ||||
Augusta, Georgia, Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2002: | ||||||||
1,000 | 5.250%, 10/01/22 FSA Insured | 10/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,071,330 | ||||
3,500 | 5.000%, 10/01/27 FSA Insured | 10/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 3,642,135 | ||||
1,000 | Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, Georgia, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, | 12/15 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,050,170 | ||||
Series 2005, 5.000%, 6/01/29 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
4,000 | Forsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, | 4/13 at 100.00 | AA | 4,155,440 | ||||
4/01/32 | ||||||||
950 | Fulton County, Georgia, Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, 5.000%, 1/01/16 FGIC | 7/08 at 101.00 | AAA | 980,533 | ||||
Insured | ||||||||
3,100 | Harris County, Georgia, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 12/01/22 AMBAC | 12/12 at 100.00 | Aaa | 3,273,259 | ||||
Insured | ||||||||
| ||||||||
15,750 | Total Water and Sewer | 16,491,038 | ||||||
| ||||||||
$ 92,170 | Total Investments (cost $95,950,491) 148.0% | 97,990,061 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities 1.8% | 1,224,447 | |||||||
| ||||||||
Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value (49.8)% | (33,000,000) | |||||||
| ||||||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 100% | $ | 66,214,508 | ||||||
|
Forward Swaps outstanding at August 31, 2006: | ||||||||||||||||
Fixed Rate | Floating Rate | Unrealized | ||||||||||||||
Notional | Rate Paid | Rate Received | Payment | Payment | Effective | Termination | Appreciation | |||||||||
Counterparty | Amount | by the Fund (5) | by the Fund (5) | Frequency | Frequency | Date (6) | Date | (Depreciation) | ||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | $1,400,000 | 4.013% | BMA | Quarterly | Quarterly | 9/14/06 | 9/14/26 | $12,546 | ||||||||
Merrill Lynch | 2,800,000 | 4.021% | BMA | Quarterly | Quarterly | 9/21/06 | 9/21/26 | 22,707 | ||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
$35,253 | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
BMA The daily arithmetic average of the weekly BMA (Bond Market Association) Municipal Swap Index. |
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common | |
shares unless otherwise noted. | ||
(2) | Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. | |
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities | ||
may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. | ||
(3) | Ratings: Using the higher of Standard & Poors or Moodys rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poors | |
Group or Baa by Moodys Investor Service, Inc. are considered to be below investment grade. | ||
(4) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency | |
securities which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Such investments are normally | ||
considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities. | ||
(5) | Represents the annualized rate paid or received by the Fund. | |
(6) | Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and counterparty commence interest payment | |
accruals on each forward swap contract. |
Income Tax Information
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to the treatment of paydown gains and losses, timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount and timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions.
At August 31, 2006, the cost of investments was $95,133,023.
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at August 31, 2006, were as follows:
| ||
Gross unrealized: | ||
Appreciation | $3,160,342 | |
Depreciation | (303,304) | |
| ||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $2,857,038 | |
|
Item 2. Controls and Procedures.
Item 3. Exhibits.
File as exhibits as part of this Form a separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: EX-99 CERT Attached hereto.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Nuveen Georgia Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Jessica R. Droeger
Jessica R. Droeger
Vice President and Secretary
Date October 27, 2006
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman
Gifford R. Zimmerman
Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)
Date October 27, 2006
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Stephen D. Foy
Stephen D. Foy
Vice President and Controller (principal financial
officer)
Date October 27, 2006
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.