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Must-see historic landmarks in Georgia: Discover the state's rich history

If you’re planning a trip to Georgia, you won’t want to miss the state’s must-see historic landmarks. Georgia is filled with ...

Eagle Tavern's wild past shaped Georgia's frontier

The Eagle Tavern in Watkinsville, Georgia, was a rowdy frontier outpost that may have influenced the University of Georgia's ...
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This Day in History: August 14, 1786, Georgia veteran becomes first Black man to be awarded land for his military service

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On August 14, 1786, a veteran became the first Black man to be awarded land in Georgia for his service in the revolutionary war. Austin Dabney was an enslaved man who was sent to ...
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Georgia LGBTQ History Project has a new name: Out History Georgia

The organization formerly known as the Georgia LGBTQ History Project has a new name: Out History Georgia. Founded in Atlanta in 1999 as the Georgia LGBTQ Archive Project, the organization has worked ...
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This Day in History: December 23, 1836, Georgia chartered first ever women’s degree-granting college

MACON, Ga. (WALB) - On December 23, 1836, Georgia chartered the first college in the world to grant degrees to women. The institution, originally called Georgia Female College, was established in ...