New Georgia Encyclopedia
The New Georgia Encyclopedia is a free online resource that presents a comprehensive and thoughtful portrayal of the people, places, events, and institutions that have shaped Georgia.
Overview
The New Georgia Encyclopedia (http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org) was developed by the Georgia Humanities Council, in partnership with the University of Georgia Press, the University System of Georgia/GALILEO, and the Office of the Governor of Georgia. Since 1998 the Council has led the planning and development efforts for the NGE.
The NGE provides a wealth of information on:
- history and biography
- literature
- agriculture
- archaeology
- cities and counties
- commerce
- education
- environment
- folklife and foodways
- geography
- government and politics
- media
- science and medicine
- philanthropy
- religion,
- sports and recreation
- transportation
Its content is accessible to students and general readers and useful to those with more specialized knowledge.
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