Georgia Humanities Announces New Board Members Atlanta—Georgia Humanities welcomes eight new members to its Board of Directors: Ted Cummings, Cathy Lee Eckert, Penny Houston, Michelle Johnson, [...]

Remembering Laura McCarty ATLANTA—It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of our friend and former president, Laura McCarty. Laura was a humanities person through and […]

Our fall 2024 grant cycle received 56 applications requesting $133,926. Of the 53 eligible applications, the Grants Committee awarded a total of $32,481 to 15 Georgia educational and cultural [...]

Frequently Asked Questions: Museum on Main Street Thinking about hosting the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition Voices and Votes exhibit in your community? This FAQ covers everything [...]

Recommended  Reading October is National Arts and Humanities Month, and to celebrate, we asked our staff to share their favorite books connected to Georgia—whether about the state or by a […]

Resources for Georgia Communities and Cultural Organizations Impacted by Hurricane Helene Our hearts go out to the people and communities across Georgia affected by Hurricane Helene! Below, we’ve [...]

We’re excited to introduce Dr. Mary McCartin Wearn, who started as Georgia Humanities’ new president on September 3, 2024. In this interview, she discusses her lifelong love of [...]

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 President Announces Retirement  Atlanta—Georgia Humanities president Laura McCarty has announced her retirement after 30 years of service to the organization. Throughout her [...]