Memorials (Blog)

Remembering Jimmy Carter

Like everyone in the United States and Georgia, we mourn the life of President Jimmy Carter, our 39th President of the United States, who was not only a leader but an example of kindness, wisdom and service to us all.…

Honoring our veterans

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, celebrated in the U.S. as a national holiday to honor veterans of all wars as well as those who’ve served our country in peacetime. Throughout Georgia, a number of events are taking place this week to…

Remembering Hank Aaron

One of baseball’s brightest lights went out last week. Henry “Hank” Aaron, Major League Baseball’s one-time homerun king died in his sleep at the age of 86. As recently as the first week of January he made news for receiving…

Celebrating MLK Day

The U.S. holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. provides an important time for reflection. The Atlanta History Center’s virtual offerings on Jan. 18 not only celebrate Dr. King, but allow for a broader exploration of the Civil Rights Movement…

Honoring those who serve

More than 19 million military personnel are living in the U.S., including over 600,000 in Georgia, according to the U.S. Census. On Veterans Day and every day, we thank them -- and those who came before them -- for their…