Public Library

Vienna Progress added to South Georgia Historic Newspaper Archive

Posted: May 28, 2014

The addition of the Vienna Progress to the South Georgia Historic Newspapers Archive brings the total number of newspapers in this resource to seventeen newspaper titles in ten south Georgia cities from 1845 to 1922. This resources is available at…

Databases

NoveList Enhancements and Summer Reading

Posted: May 16, 2014

Run a search on summer reading in Discover GALILEO, and you will find articles that support the importance of bridging the summer reading gap to keep students engaged and even to boost comprehension. NoveList and NoveList K-8 are the perfect…

Scholar/Academic | Tips and Training

Job and Career Resources for Graduates

Posted: May 08, 2014

Congratulations to all 2014 graduates of Georgia's schools and colleges! You may be leaving your school behind, but you can still access GALILEO through your Georgia public library. Just contact your local public library for the GALILEO password or…

General

This Day in Georgia History: April 24, 1979

Posted: April 24, 2014

On this day in 1979, the song “Georgia on My Mind” by Albany-born Ray Charles became the official state song of Georgia. Did you know that the well-known Ray Charles’ version of the song is actually a cover? Ray Charles recorded it in 1960 for…

Community Stories | Public Library | Digital Library of Georgia

Lives Changed and Your Community Changed

Posted: April 18, 2014

Looking at resources that show your community through the years is fun, but a study of local history also broadens an understanding of the people, the culture, and the issues you encounter every day. For exploring Georgia communities, GALILEO and…