On this day in 1835, the Treaty of New Echota was signed. The treaty ceded Cherokee land to the U.S. in exchange for five million dollars. The treaty was negotiated by Cherokee leader, Major Ridge, who only spoke for a small fraction of the Cherokee…
Here's a tip for making the most of the down time you have through the holidays or for starting your list of New Year's resolutions: LearningExpress Library provides over 1,000 online practice tests and interactive skill-building tutorials, and more…
Books make great gifts, and not only because they're easy to wrap! However, selecting the right book to match the interest of the reader on your list can be a challenge. GALILEO features tools that can make your shopping easier. If you know a book…
Consumer Reports has long been a trusted source for consumer information on electronics, appliances, cars, and other products and services. The online version, available in full-text to Georgia citizens and students, includes the same ranking and…
On this day in 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt signed a bill making Thanksgiving Day the next-to-last Thursday in November. Prior to the bill, Thanksgiving had always been the last Thursday in November since President Lincoln declared it a…