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Gibson

Gibson, the seat of Glascock County, is located in the Upper Coastal Plain of east central Georgia, about thirty-five miles southwest of Augusta and about thirty-eight miles northeast of Milledgeville. The town ...

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Dominique Wilkins (b. 1960)
Dominique Wilkins (b. 1960)
Dominique Wilkins (b. 1960)

Dubbed the "Human Highlight Film," Dominique Wilkins played as a forward for the University of Georgia's baske...

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The Savannah River, one of Georgia's longest and largest waterways, defines most of the boundary between Georgia and S...

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Art in Georgia from 1895 to 1960
Art in Georgia from 1895 to 1960
Art in Georgia from 1895 to 1960

The period from 1895 to 1960 in Georgia was characterized by a widening support for and interest in the state's art and artists. Sparked by the influence of the art exhibition shown at the...

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