Press Release

Dear Friends and Supporters, Earlier this week, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) proposed drastic reductions to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) budget, along with [...]

NEH Funding Cuts Jeopardize Cultural and Educational Programming in Georgia Atlanta (April 3, 2025)— Earlier this week, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) proposed drastic reductions [...]

Georgia Humanities Welcomes Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo for “Ocmulgee Rising” Event in Macon Free public program to be held April 24, 2025, as part of Being Human Festival […]

Georgia Humanities Names Dr. Mary McCartin Wearn as Next President Atlanta—Georgia Humanities is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Mary McCartin Wearn as the organization’s next [...]

Georgia Humanities Remembers Board Member Abit Massey  Atlanta—Georgia Humanities mourns the loss of Abit Massey, our dear friend, celebrated board member, and devoted advocate for our state and [...]

Georgia Humanities Announces New Board Members and Board Leadership Atlanta, Georgia—Georgia Humanities welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors in 2024: Mary Kay Murphy (Peachtree [...]

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Douglas Blackmon’s Documentary “The Harvest” Delves into His Experiences as Part of Mississippi’s First Integrated Public School Class in 1970 Free Atlanta Premiere [...]

Georgia Humanities Mourns Loss of Board Member Pat Bush Atlanta–Georgia Humanities is sad to announce the death of Pat Bush, our friend and board member. Pat passed away on July […]