The Georgia Ornithological Society (GOS) was founded in Atlanta on December 13, 1936, to promote interest in and appreciation of the importance of birds and to encourage the gathering and dissemination of accurate information about birdlife in Georgia. Protection of the environment and bird habitat also has been a priority for GOS. From twenty-two founding members, GOS has grown to about 900 members. One of the first actions taken by GOS was to assume publication of the quarterly journal The Oriole, which the Atlanta Bird Club had initiated earlier in 1936.

A promotional poster for the 1998 Goodwill Games in New York City features athlete Dan O'Brien performing the high jump over the Brooklyn Bridge. Established by Atlanta businessman Ted Turner, the games were held six times between 1986 and 2001. The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print. Requests for permission to publish or reproduce the resource may need to be submitted to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

U.S. president Jimmy Carter (right) meets with Hamilton Jordan in the Oval Office of the White House in 1977. Jordan served as Carter's chief of staff from 1977 to 1980. The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print. Requests for permission to publish or reproduce the resource may need to be submitted to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

Hawkinsville, in Pulaski County, calls itself the harness horse racing capital of Georgia. A section of city's Horse Training Facility is pictured. Courtesy of UGA Archway Partnership The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print. All requests for permission to publish or reproduce the resource must be submitted to the rights holder.

When it was carved out of Elbert and Franklin counties in 1853, Hart became the only county in Georgia named for a woman. A fiercely patriotic frontierswoman, Nancy Hart gained renown during the Revolutionary War (1775-83) for her determined efforts to rid the area of Tories (British sympathizers) and British soldiers. Her real and mythic exploits have become the stuff of local legend. Hart County’s position between Georgia and South Carolina has fostered strong commercial and demographic ties to both states.