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National Barbecue Month

May is National Barbecue Month and what better way to celebrate than at the Atlanta History Center's mouth-watering, stomach-growling tribute to one of America’s most beloved food traditions. The Barbecue Nation exhibit, now through June 16, 2019, explores how this iconic…

Albany’s new Civil Rights Trail marker

At downtown Albany’s Freedom Alley and City Hall, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) recently dedicated a new historical marker commemorating the location where Civil Rights protesters waited for booking during mass arrests from 1961 to 1963. As part of the…

Time to vote early

Early voting has begun for Georgia primary races, including those for governor, U.S. Congress and the state legislature. You’ll have until May 21 to vote in person at designated locations throughout the state. Enter your county information here to find…