The Island Nation Whose History Reflects America’s
Rich Benjamin’s new book reveals a shared spirit between the world’s first Black republic and the United States.
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Athens native Michael Thurmond reflects on the Englishman and abolitionist who founded Georgia
The Georgia colony was envisioned as a unique economic ... According to a 19th century Georgia historian, Diallo’s “history” had a profound effect on Oglethorpe’s “ideas” regarding ...
The Business Journals4d
T. Marzetti Co. owner acquires Georgia facility for $75M
Westerville-based Lancaster Colony Corp. has completed its acquisition of an Atlanta-area production facility. The $75 million purchase of the 30,000-square-foot former Naturally Fresh factory ...
Aiken County museum directors discuss their connection with area during history lecture
The Aiken County Historical Museum had a lecture series which focused on how the Aiken County Historical Museum, Center for ...
A surge in bee deaths is hurting Texas beekeepers — and could affect the price of produce
Since starting their beekeeping business southwest of San Antonio in late 2019, the Wheeler family has aimed to produce about 3,000 bee colonies each year, many of which are used to pollinate crops ...
The Tribune17d
Steeped in history: Ludhiana’s first planned colony
The 143-year-old gate of the colony built from small bricks still stands there, albeit in a dilapidated condition. The heritage that should have been preserved is in neglect now.
History of Irish immigration to Georgia, impact on Coastal Empire
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner people in our community are celebrating the history of the Irish Community here in Savannah.
Morningstar12d
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Appoints Paul Joiner, III to Board of Directors
His impressive track record and community focus will strengthen our strategic initiatives and help drive Colony toward continued ... from the University of Georgia. As an Albany, Georgia native ...
The Associated Press on MSN13d
Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading?
The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures — and ...
Philadelphia continues long history of Black-led protest meetings aimed at fighting racial inequity and prejudice
A packed public meeting at a senior center in January 2025 continues a Philly tradition that dates back to a meeting at ...
The Boston Globe25d
Walking through history and Savannah’s stories of slavery
It was one of the largest slave auctions in the history of America ... when James Oglethorpe founded Savannah and the colony of Georgia in 1733, slavery was forbidden. His vision: to create ...
PBS11d
History of the Death Penalty
[From: Society’s Final Solution: A History and Discussion of the Death ... In Massachusetts Bay Colony the first execution was in 1630, but the earliest capital statutes do not occur until ...