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If you are logged into your Google account on both the VPN-connected device and a phone with location settings turned on, Google will use the location feature of your phone to locate your usage on the VPN connected device as well.

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That appears to be the most likely scenario, but in that case, wouldn't people on the network where the VPN is get the wrong location (aka, my location)?

It's tying your google account to the location, not your IP

yes, my VPN's IP is GA, USA and Google somehow knows that I'm in Florida

Yes, they do. Google geolocates an US-based VPS that I have since 2016 as being in the Ukraine.

I have tried to correct it, but Google can't admit being wrong.

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