61. Lynching

Between 1882 and 1930 the American South experienced an epidemic of fatal mob violence that produced...

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62. Revolutionary War in Georgia

Though Georgians opposed British trade regulations, many hesitated to join the revolutionary movement...

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63. Ellis Arnall (1907-1992)

Ellis Arnall's four years as governor of Georgia (1943-47) are considered to be among the most progressive...

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64. Georgia's County Governments

In Georgia, unlike most states with large cities, the county is still the center of political and cultural...

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65. Mary Musgrove (ca. 1700-ca. 1763)

Known as Coosaponakeesa among the Creek Indians, Mary Musgrove served as a cultural liaison between colonial...

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66. Georgia Constitution

State constitutions are best understood with reference to their historical roots. A review of the history...

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67. Alonzo Herndon (1858-1927)

An African American barber and entrepreneur, Alonzo Herndon was founder and president of the Atlanta...

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68. Atlanta Compromise Speech

On September 18, 1895, the African American educator and leader Booker T. Washington delivered his famous...

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69. Geechee and Gullah Culture

The Gullah and Geechee culture on the Sea Islands of Georgia has retained ethnic traditions from West...

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70. Birds

Birds, more than any other vertebrate (an animal with a backbone), dominate Georgia's landscapes. The...

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