Celebrate by reading Smithsonian in GALILEO! The Smithsonian Institution was founded on this date in 1846 when the United States Congress passed the legislation for an establishment dedicated to the "increase and diffusion of knowledge." It is named…
On August 9, 1967, one of the most gifted athletes in Georgia sports history, Deion Sanders, was born in Fort Myers, Florida. If you grew up near Atlanta during the early 90s, you most likely have heard the nicknames “Primetime” and “Neon…
Just in time for the new school year, ProQuest has redesigned the SIRS Discoverer interface. #### New design features: * Easy access to most-used content and features * Logical subject tree hierarchy * Age-appropriate search and filter capabilities…
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 1993, the Georgia Lottery began. In the early 90s, Governor Zell Miller campaigned for a state lottery which would fund education. In 1991, Georgia’s constitution was amended to designate lottery funds could only be used for…