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      Marker Monday: Waffle House

      In honor of the 2016-2017 Georgia History Festival, “A State of Innovation,” the January #MarkerMonday posts will focus on Georgia businesses and the GHS Business History Initiative. Over…

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    • Marker Monday: The Taylor-Grady House

      Image credit: David Seibert This week’s #MarkerMonday explores The Taylor-Grady House historical…

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    • Marker Monday: Atlanta Student Movement

      This week’s #MarkerMonday discusses the Atlanta Student Movement historical marker in commemoration of Black History Month. This marker can be found between Morehouse College, Spellman College, and…

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    • United Distributors Historical Marker Dedication

      Marker Monday: United Distributors

      This week’s #MarkerMonday highlights United Distributors, a beverage distribution company, headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia. Following the…

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    • Marker Monday: Camp Gordon

      To highlight this year’s Georgia History Festival theme, “A Legacy of Leadership,” November’s #MarkerMondays explore Georgia’s military history.

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      Marker Monday: Governor John M. Slaton

      This year, the Georgia History Festival theme is “A Legacy of Leadership.” For the month of October, #MarkerMondays will focus on Georgia governors and their leadership of our state through…

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      Marker Monday: 1996 Summer Olympics: Games of the XXVI Olympiad

      For the month of June, #MarkerMonday will be exploring sports and recreational history in Georgia. Prepare for a summer of fun and leisure as we delve into the history…

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    • Marker Monday: Lindbergh’s Solo Flight

      This week’s #MarkerMonday highlights the role Georgia played in the career…

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    • Robert Brown and Ross King among speakers at Historical Marker Dedication Commemorating Creation of the State’s Highway System

      Atlanta, Ga., April 18, 2017 – The Georgia Historical Society will dedicate a new historical marker, Wednesday, April 19, to the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the…

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    • Georgia Power Historical Marker Dedication

      Marker Monday: Georgia Power, “A Citizen Wherever We Serve”

      In honor of the 2016-2017 Georgia History Festival, “A State of Innovation,” the January #MarkerMonday posts will focus on Georgia businesses and the GHS Business History Initiative. Over…

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