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West End History Walking Tour Explores Atlanta's Oldest Neighborhood

The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a 2-hour guided walking tour of the West End historic district on March 8, 2026.

Grant Park's Trees, Trails, History and Architecture Highlighted in Phoenix Flies Festival Tour

Annual event showcases Atlanta's oldest park and its ongoing restoration efforts.

Atlanta History Center Offers Rare Tour of Kenan Research Center Stacks

The public will get a behind-the-scenes look at the center's archival collection and preservation efforts.

Kenan Research Center Hosts Special Treasures Tour

Rare botanical books, vintage catalogs, and historic photos showcased at Atlanta library event

Atlanta Scavenger Hunt Challenges Sleuths to Uncover City's Stories

The Atlanta Preservation Center hosts a two-hour event to test participants' knowledge of downtown Atlanta's history.

Tour Otto's Apartment Hotel in Atlanta

The historic Highland Inn is renovated into a modern flexible living concept

Elizabeth & Edgewood: A Hidden Oasis in Inman Park

Preservation and adaptive reuse transform 1940s industrial buildings into a vibrant community hub.

Atlanta Preservation Center Hosts 'Born in Atlanta Under a Black Flag' Event

Presentation explores family mystery and creation of Mission: POW/MIA

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open

Deadline to apply is May 1 for farms with generational legacies in the state.

GCSU Graduate Named Albany Civil Rights Institute Executive Director

Craig E. Moore to lead the institute's work preserving Albany's civil rights history and driving community engagement.

Savannah Considers Expanding Railroad District with New Development

City aims to boost tourism and preserve historic sites through proposed projects.

Savannah Celebrates 200+ Years of St. Patrick's Day Parade

Savannah's annual St. Patrick's Day parade has a rich history dating back to 1824.

Buckhead Heritage Presents "Stories of Atlanta" Video Series

Explore the city's surprising, quirky, and overlooked history in a free virtual event.

Columbus Museum Opens Exhibit Honoring Former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre

Special display celebrates five decades of public service during Black History Month

Historic Atlanta Church Building Among 2026 Georgia Places in Peril

Egleston Hall on the campus of All Saints' Episcopal Church faces uncertain future, risks demolition

Early County Pioneer Eleanor Yeldell Honored as Freeman Ancestor

Yeldell's legacy as a trailblazer in Georgia's Reconstruction era highlighted in new family feature

Monroe Historian Leads Saturday Walking Tour of S. Broad Street

Steve Brown to share history and stories of the local community's past.

Monroe Residents Invited to Reflect on City's Past and Future

New photography exhibit 'Wish You Were Here' opens in downtown Monroe, offering chance for community input.

Savannah Moves Forward on Safe Streets, History Initiatives, and MLK Arena Demolition

City receives $9.9 million federal grant for 37th Street corridor improvements, launches new history project, and begins prep work for MLK Arena demolition.

Upson Historical Society to Host WWII Heritage Trail Talk

Georgia group to discuss Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Museum's role in war effort