The common house mouse is the most common in and around Georgia homes. They are usually light brown or gray, with lighter bellies, though variations are common, with little to no hair on their tails. They are usually no longer than 8", including the tail, and weigh no more than 1.5 ounces.
Mice live mostly on a diet of fruits, plant materials, and seeds and nuts, though they will consume meat if necessary. They do not like cheese, as is popularly imagined, but prefer foods high in sugar content. They have been observed to self-cannabalize in times of food shortage. They require little to no water, surviving on the moisture in their food.
Mice will nest in any sheltered area, notably within walls, attics, and basements. They will create actual "nests" from shredded cloth, cotton stuffing, fur, paper, and/or hair. They are almost incapable of surviving apart from human civilization.