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Georgia Trustees, GHS featured in Georgia Trend

A former U.S. senator respected for his foreign policy and defense expertise and a legendary football coach and athletics director are the 2011 recipients of the state’s highest honor. Sam Nunn and Vince Dooley, selected by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor, will be officially inducted as Georgia Trustees at the historical society’s gala Feb. 12 in Savannah as part of the two-week commemoration of Georgia history.

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Georgia's New Trustees

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ATLANTA: 260 14th St., NW, Ste. A-148, Atlanta, GA 30318

Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation.

Atlanta Office:
260 14th Street, N.W., Suite A-148
Atlanta, GA 30318
Tel 404.382.5410
Fax 404.671.8570

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Savannah, GA 31401
Tel 912.651.2125
Fax 912.651.2831
Toll Free 877.424.4789
Library & Archives: 912.651.2128

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