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Two Trustees, two class acts
“Being named a Georgia Trustee is considered the highest honor that the state can bestow on a citizen. It’s given to those who live up to the motto that…
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‘Forrest Gump’ author Winston Groom to speak at GHF Kickoff
The author of “Forrest Gump” is coming to speak in Savannah, where the movie version of his best-selling book was filmed. Winston Groom will give a lecture Feb. 5 at…
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Influential Savannah native John C. Frémont honored with historical marker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125 Ext. 153, or Email Influential Savannah native John C. Frémont honored with historical marker A historical marker honoring a Savannah native who rose…
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GHS President Named One of the 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125 Ext. 153, or Email GHS President Named One of the 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2013 Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO…
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Truett Cathy, Herman J. Russell to receive Georgia’s highest honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125 Ext. 153, or Email Truett Cathy, Herman J. Russell to receive Georgia’s highest honor Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy and Atlanta construction entrepreneur…
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Union general gets Civil War marker near Broad Street birthplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125 Ext. 153, or Email Union general gets Civil War marker near Broad Street birthplace The latest marker in the series was unveiled and…
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Historical Society Expanding
The Georgia Historical Society has received a $500,000 grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation that will go toward plans to renovate and move into a three-story antebellum mansion next…
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Budget Cuts Forcing Close of State Archives to Public, GHS Reaction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125 Ext. 153, or Email Budget Cuts Forcing Close of State Archives to Public, GHS Reaction Joann Merrigan, WSAV
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New Ga. historical marker celebrates 1970 concert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125 Ext. 153, or Email New Ga. historical marker celebrates 1970 concert A new historical marker being placed in a small town near Macon…
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Georgia Historical Society takes more inclusive view of its historic markers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125 Ext. 153, or Email Georgia Historical Society takes more inclusive view of its historic markers Waffle House, founded on Labor Day, 1955, celebrated…
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