NewWilliam Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr.: Mayors Who Modernized Atlanta
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Special | 8m 18s | Two visionary mayors, William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr., helped shape modern Atlanta. (8m 18s)
NewWhy the Great Depression Devastated Georgians
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Special | 7m 14s | What caused the Great Depression, and why was Georgia hit so hard? (7m 14s)
NewTechnology and Healthcare Industries in Georgia
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Special | 5m 14s | Learn how technology and healthcare help power Georgia’s economy and shape everyday life. (5m 14s)
NewThe Service Industry: The Backbone of Georgia's Economy
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Special | 4m 42s | Find out how service-based jobs create opportunities across the state. (4m 42s)
NewMartin Luther King Jr. and the Fight for Equality
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Special | 11m 42s | MLK Jr. used nonviolent protest to fight segregation and help pass the Civil Rights Act of 1965. (11m 42s)
NewLocal Government Explained: Cities, Counties, and Special Purpose Districts
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Special | 8m 12s | Learn how each level of government serves communities and provides essential public services. (8m 12s)
NewMaynard Jackson and Andrew Young: Mayors Who Transformed Atlanta
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Special | 9m 23s | Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young helped transform Atlanta into a modern global city. (9m 23s)
NewLester Maddox, the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Battles Over Desegregation in Georgia
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Special | 6m 54s | Lester Maddox rose to national attention as one of Georgia's most controversial figures. (6m 54s)
NewJustice or Prejudice? The Leo Frank Trial Explained
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Special | 6m 33s | In 1913, the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan sparked one of Georgia’s most controversial trials. (6m 33s)
NewHow Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Time in Warm Springs Shaped the New Deal
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Special | 7m 41s | During the Great Depression, FDR drew inspiration from Warm Springs, GA, to launch the New Deal. (7m 41s)
NewGeorgia’s Surprising Role in World War I
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Special | 7m 12s | Explore how World War I pulled the U.S. into a global conflict and Georgia's involvement. (7m 12s)
NewAlonzo Herndon: From Slavery to Millionaire
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Special | 6m 1s | Alonzo Herndon was born into slavery in Georgia and became Atlanta’s first Black millionaire. (6m 1s)
World War II Begins: Causes, Lend-Lease, and Pearl Harbor
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Special | 6m 16s | Follow the key events that pushed the US into conflict and discover how Georgia played a role. (6m 16s)
Why Did Georgia Join the American Revolution?
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Special | 6m 53s | Explore the political, economic, and ideological reasons Georgia joined the American Revolution. (6m 53s)
Washington v. Du Bois: Different Paths to Equality
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Special | 6m 56s | Compare Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois on education, civil rights, and progress. (6m 56s)
The Union Blockade: The Naval Strategy That Squeezed the Confederacy
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Special | 6m 22s | Discover how the Union blockade became a powerful naval strategy during the Civil War. (6m 22s)
Tom Watson and the Populist Movement in Georgia
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Special | 4m 14s | Discover the rise of Tom Watson and the Populist Movement in Georgia during the late 19th century. (4m 14s)
The Siege of Savannah: Georgia’s Revolutionary War Battle
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Special | 8m 37s | Learn about the divisions among Georgians in the American Revolution. (8m 37s)
Separate and Unequal in the New South: Jim Crow in Georgia
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Special | 5m 47s | Georgia’s “New South” era still enforced old systems of inequality through Jim Crow laws. (5m 47s)
The Road to the Civil War: Key Events and Issues - Part 2
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Special | 6m 39s | Uncover the short-term events that pushed Georgia--and the nation--closer to conflict. (6m 39s)
The Road to the Civil War: Key Events and Issues - Part 1
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Special | 4m 28s | Explore the long-term causes of the Civil War. (4m 28s)
The Rise and Expulsion of Georgia's First Black Legislators
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Special | 9m 6s | Meet Georgia's first Black legislators–elected to the General Assembly during Reconstruction. (9m 6s)
Presidential and Congressional Reconstruction in Georgia
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Special | 8m 8s | Examine how the United States attempted to reunite after years of division. (8m 8s)
Native American Culture Before Europeans Arrived
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Special | 7m 50s | Long before Europeans arrived in Georgia, Mississippian Indians built thriving communities. (7m 50s)
Loyalists, Patriots, and the Battle of Kettle Creek
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Special | 4m 14s | Discover how this little-known battle shaped Georgia’s role in the Revolution. (4m 14s)
The Judicial Branch of Georgia
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Special | 11m 29s | Explore the judicial branch of Georgia—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. (11m 29s)
How the Port of Savannah Impacts Georgia's Economy
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Special | 3m 56s | Learn about the Port of Savannah and a recent expansion project. (3m 56s)
How the Cotton Gin and Railroads Changed Georgia Forever
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Special | 5m 35s | Explore how two inventions transformed Georgia’s economy during the 1800s. (5m 35s)
How Sharecropping and Tenant Farming Kept Farmers Poor
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Special | 7m 44s | Sharecropping and tenant farming shaped life in Georgia after the Civil War. (7m 44s)
How Georgia Responded to Brown v. Board of Education
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Special | 9m 33s | Learn about resistance, legal challenges, and the path toward desegregation in Georgia. (9m 33s)
How Georgia Powered America’s Victory in World War II
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Special | 5m 5s | Georgia became a major hub for planes, soldiers, and ships during World War II. (5m 5s)
How General Sherman Crippled the Confederacy
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Special | 5m 41s | In 1864, Union General William Sherman launched a bold campaign through Georgia. (5m 41s)
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Special | 7m 14s | Discover how Henry Grady became the leading voice of the “New South.” (7m 14s)
Georgia’s Transition to a Royal Colony
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Special | 6m 1s | Explore how Georgia shifted from the Trustees' rule to British control. (6m 1s)
Georgia’s Gold Rush and the Trail of Tears
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Special | 6m 40s | Dahlonega’s gold rush accelerated Cherokee displacement and the Trail of Tears. (6m 40s)
The Freedmen’s Bureau and Reconstruction in Georgia
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Special | 6m 40s | The Freedmen’s Bureau worked to help millions of formerly enslaved people start over. (6m 40s)
The Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Chickamauga
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Special | 4m 40s | Connect the fight for freedom with the realities of war in Georgia. (4m 40s)
Cherokee Removal and the Trail of Tears
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Special | 5m 5s | Gain a deeper understanding of this tragic chapter in American and Georgia history. (5m 5s)
The Charter of 1732: How Georgia Became a British Colony
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Special | 6m 58s | Learn why Britain created Georgia, who controlled it, and how early rules shaped life in the colony. (6m 58s)
The 1946 Georgia Election: Three Governors and the End of the White Primary
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Special | 5m 49s | Unpack one of Georgia's most chaotic elections in its history. (5m 49s)
1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Explained
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Special | 4m 43s | In 1906, false and sensational news stories helped spread fear and led to devastating consequences. (4m 43s)
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments Explained
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Special | 7m 14s | After the Civil War, the fight for freedom continued. (7m 14s)
Why Water Matters So Much in Georgia
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Special | 6m 41s | Discover how water shaped Georgia’s history, economy, cities, and environment. (6m 41s)
What Happens When Kids Break the Law? Juvenile Justice Explained
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Special | 6m 55s | Uncover how Georgia’s juvenile justice system handles cases involving kids who break the law. (6m 55s)
What Does It Take to Become an Entrepreneur?
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Special | 5m 41s | Discover what the rewards and risks of becoming an entrepreneur. (5m 41s)
Unique Physical Features of Georgia
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Special | 7m 35s | Explore Georgia’s diverse physical features from a bird’s-eye view! (7m 35s)
How the 1996 Olympic Games Impacted Georgia’s Economy
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Special | 6m 20s | The 1996 Summer Olympics put Atlanta (and Georgia) on the world stage. (6m 20s)
How John Lewis Helped Shape Civil Rights in America
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Special | 8m 27s | Discover the story of John Lewis, a fearless civil rights activist from Georgia. (8m 27s)
Georgia at Work: Farms, Factories, and the Economy
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Special | 5m 40s | Explore how Georgia's agriculture and manufacturing industries drive the state's economy. (5m 40s)
Reconstruction in Crisis: The Rise of the Ku Klux Klan
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Special | 5m 50s | Explore the Reconstruction era following the Civil War and the rise of the KKK in the South. (5m 50s)
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