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The New South and the New Slavery: Convict Labor in Georgia

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The New South and the New Slavery: Convict Labor in Georgia

From the postbellum convict lease system to roadside chain gangs, the use of prison labor and the treatment of those prisoners has long been a source of controversy in Georgia.

“Covers Dixie Like the Dew:” A History of Newspaper Journalism in Georgia

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“Covers Dixie Like the Dew:” A History of Newspaper Journalism in Georgia

Print journalism in Georgia began in 1763 when James Johnston established the state’s first newspaper, the Georgia Gazette, in Savannah. More than 250 years later, newspapers continue to play an essential role in the state’s public life.

Wrestling Temptation: The Quest to Control Alcohol in Georgia

Wrestling Temptation: The Quest to Control Alcohol in Georgia

From moonshine stills to craft breweries, Georgia has a complicated past with spirituous drink.

Black Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement

Black Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement

They came from a variety of backgrounds, but were united by a common goal—racial justice.

On the Stump: What Does It Take to Get Elected in Georgia?

On the Stump: What Does It Take to Get Elected in Georgia?

An exhibition that invites you to step into the shoes of a candidate and onto the campaign trail.

Seven Natural Wonders

Seven Natural Wonders

The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia are the most physically spectacular sites in the state.

Inspired Georgia: 28 Works from Georgia’s State Art Collection

Inspired Georgia: 28 Works from Georgia’s State Art Collection

Featuring drawings, etchings, paintings, photographs, woodcuts, and more.

Seeing Georgia: Changing Visions of Tourism in the Modern South

Seeing Georgia: Changing Visions of Tourism in the Modern South

How the state transformed itself from a way station along the route to Florida into a popular tourist destination.

Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day

Georgia has deep connections to three presidents who served in the twentieth century: Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Jimmy Carter.

Food, Power, and Politics: The Story of School Lunch

Food, Power, and Politics: The Story of School Lunch

The National School Lunch Program affects millions of students and has a connection to nearly every U.S. family.

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