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Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
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Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Discover Georgia's Stories
Learn about Georgia at this informative site that contains information about state, from the arts to land to resources.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Button Gwinnett
The New Georgia Encyclopedia presents information on the life of Button Gwinnett, one of three Georgia signers of the U. S. Declaration of Independence. It includes brief information on the duel that ended his life and on the great value...
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Georgia Women of Achievement: Lillian Gordy Carter
Biographical profile, with an accompanying video, of Lillian Gordy Carter.
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Georgia Women of Achievement: Juliette Gordon Low
Short biographical profile, with an accompanying video, of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts.
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Georgia Women of Achievement: Gertrude Pridgett "Ma" Rainey
An overview of the life and career of blues singer Gertrude Pridgett Rainey, later known as "Ma."
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Georgia Women of Achievement: Jeannette Pickering Rankin
Biographical profile of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Georgia has many musical artists that influenced American music. Read about those that have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame or listen to interviews from some of those musical legends.
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Georgia Voyager: Story of Toonahowi
Read the exciting story from the Georgia Voyager of how Toonahowi and his uncle Tomochichi worked to become friends with the first English settlers of Georgia and to live in peace.
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Wikipedia: Button Gwinnett
Wikipedia offers information on the life of Button Gwinnett, Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence, including the fact that his autograph, being rare, is highly sought after by collectors.
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Class Flow: Georgia Historical Figures
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows teachers to review or introduce the 7 Georgia historical figures taught in 2nd grade according to the Georgia Performance Standards.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jessye Norman
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Jessye Norman, an American operatic soprano, one of the finest of her day, who also enjoyed a successful concert career.