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The New Georgia Encyclopedia is an authoritative source on the people, places, events, and institutions of Georgia. The site contains nearly 2,000 articles and more than 5,000 images and audio and video clips on the history, culture, and life of the state.

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July in Georgia History
A myriad of noteworthy events have taken place in July over the course of Georgia's history. This month...

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Indian Projectile Points
Stone tips for spears and arrows have been found by the millions throughout Georgia. Such stone tips...

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 The Three Faces of Eve 
 The Three Faces of Eve, both a best-selling book and a major motion picture, is the true story of a young...

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