Metro Atlanta Chamber Named Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

Atlanta, May, 19, 2022 – The Georgia Historical Society welcomed the Metro Atlanta Chamber as the newest member of the Georgia Business History initiative at a ceremony and historical…

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Georgia Historical Society Receives Two Historic Preservation Awards

SAVANNAH, GA, May 18, 2022 – The Georgia…

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Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin Inducted as Georgia Trustees

Pictured, left to right: 2022 Georgia Trustees Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin, Governor Brian Kemp, and GHS President…

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Chick-fil-A Chairman Dan Cathy and Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin to Receive Georgia’s Highest Honor

SAVANNAH, GA, April 26, 2022 – In recognition of the 289th anniversary of the founding of Georgia, Governor…

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Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Historical Marker Commemorating Will-A-Way Recreation Area

SAVANNAH, GA, April 22, 2022 – The Georgia Historical…

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Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Civil Rights Trail Historical Marker Recognizing Lillian E. Smith

SAVANNAH, GA, April 21, 2022 – The Georgia…

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Georgia Historical Society to Dedicate New Historical Marker Commemorating Will-A-Way Recreation Area

SAVANNAH, GA, April 18, 2022 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS), in conjunction with Camp Twin Lakes, will dedicate a new Georgia Historical Marker recognizing Will-A-Way Recreation Area. Will-A-Way Recreation…

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Georgia Historical Society To Dedicate Historical Marker Recognizing Writer and Activist Lillian E. Smith

SAVANNAH, GA, April 14, 2022 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS), in conjunction with the Lillian E. Smith Center at Piedmont University, will dedicate a new Georgia Civil Rights…

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