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2012 Townsend Prize for Fiction

Posted: May 22, 2012

The winner of the 2012 Townsend Prize for Fiction, an award for the Georgia writer judged to have produced the best work of fiction or short stories in the previous two years, was recently announced. You can find book reviews for the winner and…

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Climb Aboard the GALILEO Express!

Posted: May 09, 2012

National Train Day is coming up on May 12th. We thought this would be an excellent excuse to show off all things train-related in GALILEO. The railroad was an influential part of Georgia's history. For a review of the expansion and decline of the…

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Looking for New Ways to Eat Those Delectable Spring Veggies?

Posted: May 03, 2012

Although summer is just around the corner, there are still plenty of spring vegetables to be savored. If you're looking for fresh ideas to make the most of them, GALILEO resources have plenty of appetizing recipes for a delicious meal. Just go to…

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What Makes It a Vidalia Onion?

Posted: May 01, 2012

Vidalia onions are in season now. Ever wondered what makes an onion a Vidalia onion? Find out in the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Image from the New Georgia Encyclopedia

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Need a Poem for Poem in Your Pocket Day Tomorrow?

Posted: April 25, 2012

If you're looking for a poem for Poem in Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 26, 2012 (that's tomorrow!), here's a quick tip for finding poems. In Literary Reference Center, go to Advanced Search and type "poem" in the search field (or a topic that…