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Sophia's Schoolhouse

Sophia’s Schoolhouse: That’s So Meta

October 8, 2015November 4, 2015 GHS

So what is metadata anyways? Attend this session of Sophia’s Schoolhouse to find out what metadata is all about and learn what people mean when they say “that’s so meta.” […]

 Sophia's Schoolhouse
The Georgia Trustees

Trustee Profile: Bernard Marcus

September 25, 2015July 2, 2015 GHS

Bernard Marcus is co-founder of The Home Depot, Inc., an innovative Georgia company that revolutionized the home improvement business with its warehouse concept.  He served as chairman of the board […]

 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Trustees

Trustee Profile: Tom Cousins

September 18, 2015July 6, 2015 GHS

Thomas G. Cousins, after graduating from the Darlington School in Rome, Georgia in 1948, the University of Georgia in 1952 and serving in the United States Air Force, founded Cousins […]

 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Trustees

Trustee Profile: Truett Cathy

September 11, 2015July 7, 2015 GHS

  S. Truett Cathy was founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Cathy started the business in 1946, when he and his brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The […]

 Georgia Trustees
U.S. Constitution draft

From the Collection: US Constitutional Draft, Annotated by Abraham Baldwin

September 5, 2015November 4, 2015 GHS

This collection consists of Abraham Baldwin’s annotated draft of the United States Constitution printed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This version of the constitution was submitted by the Committee […]

 Constitution Day, From Our Collection
Georgia Ratifies the U.S. Constitution

TIGH: Georgia Ratifies the U.S. Constitution

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015 GHS

January 2, 1788 – Augusta The U.S. Constitution has always been contentious. Our sacred charter was born in controversy and remains so to this day. Georgia elected six delegates to […]

 Constitution Day, Today in Georgia History
The Georgia Trustees

Trustee Profile: Marguerite Neel Williams

July 31, 2015June 22, 2015 GHS

Marguerite Neel Williams’ advocacy for historic preservation ensured the survival of many landmarks throughout the state, and her civic activism created a safe space for the children of Thomasville.  Throughout […]

 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Trustees

Trustee Profile: Andrew Young

July 17, 2015June 22, 2015 GHS

Ambassador Andrew Young’s humanitarian efforts and influence have spanned the globe.  From his beginnings as an ordained minister and top aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil […]

 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Trustees

Trustee Profile: Sam Nunn

July 10, 2015December 1, 2015 GHS

Sam Nunn is co-chairman and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), a charitable organization working to reduce the global threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. He […]

 Georgia Trustees
Georgia Trustee Arthur Blank

Trustee Profile: Arthur M. Blank

July 3, 2015July 6, 2015 GHS

Arthur M. Blank is owner & chairman of the Atlanta Falcons. Now in his 12th season, Blank has distinguished himself as one of the most innovative and progressive owners in […]

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