How Journalists and the Public Shape our Democracy A panel of journalists will discuss the role of the media in a democracy, the responsibilities of citizens to inform themselves, how to spot "fake news," and more at the Stonecrest Library in Lithonia. Monica Kaufman Pearson, retired WSB-TV anchor, will moderate the panel. Audience Q&A will […]
How Journalists and the Public Shape our Democracy A panel of journalists will discuss the role of the media in a democracy, the responsibilities of citizens to inform themselves, how to spot "fake news," and more at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Shaunya Chavis, FGTV anchor, will moderate the panel. Audience Q&A will follow. The […]
"How Journalists and the Public Shape Our Democracy," presented by Georgia Humanities and the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island, explores current media issues and engages the public in discussions with respected journalists and scholars about reliable and unreliable sources of information. The program is part of the Democracy and the Informed Citizen initiative. Event panelists include […]
Capitol History Highlights: What a Rush! Capitol History Highlights: What a Rush! is the latest installment of the Capitol History Highlights educational programming series focusing on the many historical sites, artifacts, and portraits throughout the Georgia State Capitol, presented by the Georgia Capitol Museum. In Capitol History Highlights’ newest program, attendees will learn about the […]
A Cultural Treasure: Silvertown Mill Village and Martha Mills District In A Cultural Treasure: Silvertown Mill Village and Martha Mills District, presenters Dale Jaeger, Principal Landscape Architect & Preservation Planner at WLA Studio, and Chris Jackson, Historic Preservation Specialist at WLA Specialist, will discuss the National Register nomination process for Silvertown. They will also answer […]
Decoration Saturday: Picnic and Tour at Resthaven Decoration Saturday: Picnic and Tour at Resthaven will unveil new interpretive markers that explain the historical context and individual stories of select citizens and community leaders buried in Resthaven Cemetery in Washington, Georgia. This event is free and open to the public and includes a walking tour of […]
Buried History: Savannah's African American Legacy Buried History: Savannah's African American Legacy is a free digital walking or driving tour developed by the Savannah Archaeological Alliance. At this launch event, Savannah Archaeological Alliance Executive Director, Laura Seifert, will discuss the development of the app and recent developments in African American historical research in Savannah. Seifert […]
Writing to Make a Difference: Linda Hogan and Native American Ecological Literature Writing to Make a Difference, a reading and conversation hosted by Augusta University, will feature Linda Hogan, the Writer in Residence for The Chickasaw Nation and Professor Emerita from the University of Colorado. Hogan is an internationally-recognized writer of poetry, fiction, and essays, with […]
The Human Library Project The Human Library Project, presented by the DeKalb County Public Library and the DeKalb Library Foundation, provides a safe space for readers to "check out" a "living book" and engage in conversations that explore the stereotypes and prejudices that separate us, as well as the similarities that connect us. The event […]
Georgia Agriculture I: Feeding Myself, Feeding my Community Georgia Agriculture I: Feeding Myself, Feeding My Community is the latest installment of the Capitol History Highlights educational programming series highlighting the many historical sites, artifacts, and portraits throughout the Georgia State Capitol, presented by the Georgia Capitol Museum. In Capitol History Highlights’ newest program, attendees will learn […]
