i'm nobody!

You know, I think the tree would love to come to Atlanta. :P I looked it up online, and I'm about 90% certain that it's a Sassafrass. Only here's the range map, and it doesn't even TOUCH Minnesota! Heck, they're not even in Iowa! Given the bizarre leaf-shape, I don't know what else it could be, but it's way the hell out of its range if it IS a Sassafrass. Mom says the roots should smell like root beer, so there's something to check for come spring. :P