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All "Georgia History" Blogposts

Freedom Riders, Joan Browning and Charles Person, laugh together.
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Education Matters

Original Freedom Riders Donate Personal Collections To Emory University

In the heart of Georgia, a profound chapter of American history unfolds as the collection of civil rights archives is expanded at Emory University’s Rose Library.

August 6, 2024
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  • Insley Davis
James Oglethorpe Father of Georgia
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Narrative Edge

Michael Thurmond's James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist

Utilizing more than two decades of meticulous research, fresh historical analysis, and compelling storytelling, Michael L. Thurmond rewrites the prehistory of abolitionism and adds an important new chapter to Georgia’s origin story. Can he change the hearts and minds of those who were taught Georgia history years ago? Can he change the hearts and minds of our hosts, Peter and Orlando? Listen and judge for yourself. 

 

February 27, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Peter Biello
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Education Matters

Heads Up For GPB’s Latest And Greatest Georgia Studies Digital Textbook

GPB is excited to release an upgraded version of Our State and Our Nation, enhanced with additional content and new functionality.

August 15, 2017
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  • Tracey Wiley
Blog
Education Matters

NEW Game: Georgia Race Through Time

To bring history to life, we partnered with the award-winning media developers at FableVision Studios to create Georgia Race Through Time (GRTT), a new history adventure game for students.

March 1, 2017
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

NEW Virtual Field Trip: Physical Features Of Georgia

If bigger is better, then this is our best virtual field trip yet! Complimenting our Regions virtual field trip, the Physical Features of Georgia trip is now available.

February 6, 2017
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

8 Great Features Of Our Free Georgia Studies Digital Textbook

Here are a few tips to help you find your way quickly and efficiently through the digital world that is Our State and Our Nation

September 8, 2016
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  • Tracey Wiley
Blog
Education Matters

Don’t Miss Out On Our Georgia Studies Newsletters

GPB’s Georgia Studies new

August 1, 2016
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  • Michael Kuenlen
Blog
Education Matters

Bringing Primary Sources Into The Classroom

Quick. What year was the Battle of Hastings? How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court? Who is author of the Wealth of Nations?

July 19, 2016
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  • Michael Kuenlen
Blog
Education Matters

GPB Takes Kids On A Virtual Experience To UGA

We are happy to announce that the University of Georgia (UGA) virtual field trip has launched! Students across the state of Georgia can now tour UGA and explore the rich history of the first state-chartered institution without leaving the classroom.

June 20, 2016
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  • Shayla McGhee
Blog
Education Matters

Open Invitation To Explore Our Digital Learning Resources

Former login requirements have been removed and all users can now enjoy open access to key resources from our digital library, including virtual field trips and the student edition textbook.

June 7, 2016
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  • Tracey Wiley
Blog
Education Matters

Georgia Studies Digital Textbook Teacher Edition Now Available For Web

Instructional strategies and resources for teaching Georgia Studies are now just a click away. GPB Education is excited to announce the launch of the web version of the Georgia Studies digital textbook teacher edition!

May 3, 2016
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  • Laura Evans
Blog
Education Matters

Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, camera, action! Since media exposure is essential to the success of a politician’s campaign, today’s presidential hopefuls know this phrase all too well.

April 13, 2016
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  • Shayla McGhee
Blog
Education Matters

Party Over Here, Party Over There!

In our latest episode of On the Campaign Trail with Bill Nigut, we talk parties. Not the ones with streamers, food, and music but the political ones that play significant roles in our government.

February 11, 2016
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  • Shayla McGhee
Blog
Education Matters

It's Time To Narrow The Field

Get ready! Iowa will host the first caucus of the election season on February 1 with the New Hampshire primary following closely behind on February 9.

January 27, 2016
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  • Shayla McGhee
Blog
Education Matters

Virtual Field Trip To Warm Springs Now Available

This week we launched the latest addition to our virtual field trip series. Students can now explore Georgia’s historic Warm Springs without leaving the classroom!

January 6, 2016
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  • Laura Evans
Blog
Education Matters

GPB's Education Division Continues To Expand

The GPB Education divi

September 10, 2015
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  • Margaret Blackwell
Blog
Education Matters

Virtual Field Trip Series: Behind the Scenes

The GPB education team

July 28, 2015
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  • Laura Evans
Wilkes County, Georgia Abstracts of the 1787 Tax Returns
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Georgia Stories

Why I love THE GEORGIA STORIES: Georgia Stories is My Family's Story

August 19, 2013
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  • GPB Originals Staff
Savannah Port
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Education Matters

Charming, Historical, Famous Savannah

Travel and Leisure mag

July 18, 2012
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  • Heather Neal

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