Host Stephen Fowler explains what happens to a bill after Crossover Day in the legislature. Bills that are not passed by Crossover Day — known as "Zombie Bills — are still able to "see the light of day" if they are attached to a bill that has already been passed.
In this episode of Peach State Politics, host Stephen Fowler explains what an outgoing governor does during his final days in office and how he helps prepare the governor-elect and his team for the position.
Professional Learning | Social Studies | Grades 6-8
Join GPB Education as we explore the updated and expanded relaunch of our free comprehensive Georgia Studies collection, including the interactive course and nearly 40 immersive virtual field trips to historical and cultural sites throughout the state.
Professional Learning | Social Studies | Grades 6-8
Atlanta has not always been the capital of Georgia. In fact, Georgia has had five different state capitals! In this episode of Things Explained, we discuss the history of these five capital cities and why Atlanta was ultimately chosen.
The Georgia Stories series consists of streaming videos, educator resources, and primary source materials that support the teaching of Georgia Studies.
Allen Padgett from the Department of Natural Resources leads a group of students into a cave in Cloudland Canyon in the Appalachian Plateau of northwest Georgia.
Georgia Under the Ground explains how Georgia's geography was shaped and molded by the forces of nature. Sweeping scenes show off the geographic variety of the state east to west and north to south and the presence of fossils aids in understanding the formation of the state.
Don Berryhill, science specialist with the Okefenokee Regional Education Service Agency, guides students in a canoe through the Okefenokee Swamp and points out many unique species in this specialized ecosystem.
Professional Learning | Social Studies | Grades 6-8