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This Day in Georgia History: June 22, 1990 - Bobby Cox - Braves General Manager and Coach

Posted: June 22, 2010

On this day in 1990, Bobby Cox, then general manager for the Atlanta Braves, took on the additional responsibility of coaching the team. In 1991, when forced to choose between his position as general manager or head coach, the Braves are quite…

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Celebrating Flag Day

Posted: June 14, 2010

On Flag Day, we celebrate the adoption of the United States flag. You can read the history of the United States flag and read more about the establishment of Flag Day in Encyclopædia Britannica. Learn more about the flag from the Federal…

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This Day in Georgia History: 1915 - Girl Scouts of America Incorporated

Posted: June 10, 2010

According to GeorgiaInfo, the Girl Scouts of America was incorporated thanks to efforts by the founder, Juliette Gordon Low, on June 10, 1915. You can read more about her in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and see her commemorative stamp in…

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Doughnuts: Eat ‘Em, Make ‘Em, or Just Read about ‘Em

Posted: June 04, 2010

It's Donut Day today. If you miss out on all of the free doughnut offers, you can find quite a few recipes in GALILEO to make your own. Just go to MasterFILE Premier and search for doughnuts and recipes. Or, if you're watching the calories, there…

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FDLP Desktop Spotlights Odum Library

Posted: June 03, 2010

Odum Library at Valdosta State University, which has been a federal depository library for over 50 years, was recently spotlighted on the FDLP Desktop site. You can read about the depository and the staff who manage it here. Thank you to the Odum…