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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