History

Feeling flustered as April 15 gets closer? Americans have Honest Abe (Lincoln) to thank for that.

In 1955, two neighbors in Avondale Estates flipped their first waffles, unknowingly creating a Southern institution.

Any day now, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park will be named Georgia’s first National Park and Preserve and the 64th …

Georgia is rich with landmarks that reflect its vital role in Black history.

In 1848, Ellen Craft, a mixed-race enslaved woman from Clinton, Georgia, executed one of the most ingenious escapes from slavery.

The Thunderbird Inn, built in 1964, has become an icon for fun-loving travelers.

The oldest Georgia schools go back over 200 years.

The Plaza Restaurant & Oyster Bar opened in 1916, a cozy space seating 26 guests at white marble tables.

While we don’t know for certain who invented disc golf, it has been an official sport for over half a …

Georgia may be best known for its delicious peaches, but you may be surprised by some of the other famous …