The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores by
Katie Mitchell, will take place on-site on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the
Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA. This event is free and open to the public, with no registration required.
More information can be found in the press release below.
Archives & Genealogy Day will be held at the Georgia Archives on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This event
offers two tracks dedicated to expanding genealogy skills, research, and resources. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. This
event is sponsored by the Georgia Archives, Friends of Georgia Archives and History (FOGAH), and the
Clayton County Tourism Authority.
Register for either track here: https://tinyurl.com/GAArchivesAGD2025
More information can be found in the press release below.
The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Through the Years, by Allison Schein, will take place on-site on Friday, July 11, 2025, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA.
This event is free and open to the public, with no registration required.
This talk will trace the remarkable evolution of one of Georgia’s most influential newspapers, from its early beginnings and the historic merger of The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution to its ongoing transformation into a modern digital news outlet. Schein will also highlight the crucial role that archives have played in preserving the paper’s legacy and shaping its future. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the history of journalism in Georgia through the lens of its most prominent publication.
More information can be found in the press release below.
The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, “Jimmy Carter, Citizen of the South: A Look at His Legacy” by Kaye Minchew, will take place on-site on Friday, May 9, 2025, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA.
This event is free and open to the public, with no registration required.
More information can be found in the press release below.
The Georgia Archives is proud to present the 2025 April History Symposium: Georgia’s Waterways, a two-day event exploring the historical, cultural, and environmental significance of Georgia’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. From the earliest Indigenous settlements to modern conservation efforts, Georgia’s waterways have influenced the state’s economy, transportation, and way of life.
You can learn more in the press release below, and at http://www.georgiaarchives.org/
The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) seeks to enrich the culture and protect the rights of Georgians by fostering activities that identify, preserve, and provide access to the State’s documentary heritage. Using funds awarded to the University of Georgia Libraries by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), GHRAC is offering grants of $2,500 to $5,000 to local historical repositories in Georgia to develop and/or implement projects to identify, preserve, and provide access to historical records.
You can learn more in the press release below.
The Georgia Archives, a part of the University System of Georgia, in partnership with the Friends of the
Georgia Archives and History (FOGAH), is now accepting applications for the 2025 Pre-Program Summer
Conservation Internship. This 10-week, full-time internship provides an invaluable opportunity for individuals
preparing to enter graduate-level conservation training programs to gain hands-on experience in the
preservation and treatment of paper-based archival materials.
More information can be found in the press release below.
The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, The Making of UNSPOKEN: Why Local History Matters by
Stephanie Calabrese, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, March 14, 2025, from noon to 1:00 PM
at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA.
More information can be found in the flyer above and the press release below.
Are you interested in attending the 2025 Georgia Archives Institute? You may be eligible for a stipend from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council to cover the cost of attendance, funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. For more information and to learn how to apply, see the press release below.
Do you know someone whose dedication to the world of historical records deserves recognition? Whether it’s
an individual, historical society, library, museum, government entity, researcher, local historian, educator, or
student, the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) aims to honor their remarkable efforts and
inspire a commitment to the preservation of the state’s documentary heritage.
To learn more about eligible nominees, and how to nominate, see the call for nominations below.
