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State Historic Preservation Office

The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is the state agency responsible for implementing the national preservation program in Georgia. The division works in partnership with federal and state agencies, local governments, preservation organizations, community groups, and individuals to achieve a greater appreciation and use of historic buildings, districts, and archaeological sites in the context of everyday life. Working at the state level, the division is able to bring together national, regional, and local preservation interests to support community and economic development goals throughout Georgia. The division particularly encourages regional and local pl...

Anthony Grooms (b. 1955)

Anthony "Tony" M. Grooms is a writer and arts administrator who is well known in the Atlanta area for his work in organizing arts events and for his support and encouragement of other w...

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Fighting Spirit

Fighting Spirit: Wally Butts and UGA Football, 1939-1950 explores the University of Georgia's football team during the 1940s—a decade which saw the...

Emma Cheves Wilkins (1870-1956)

A lifelong resident of Savannah, Emma Cheves Wilkins continued the artistic legacy established by her mother and grandmother, and honored the efforts of earlier generations. She develo...

Hazel Raines (1916-1956)

An accomplished aviator, Hazel Raines was the first woman in Georgia to earn a pilot's license. She began her career as a stunt flyer, performing in daring aviation shows. As one of the first female pilots in the air force, Raines served as a lieu...