A lifelong resident of Savannah, Emma Cheves Wilkins continued the artistic legacy established by her mother and grandmother, and honored the efforts of earlier generations. She developed a census of paintings that is now part of the Frick Art Reference Library in New York City and supported herself by painting portraits of prominent citizens, while simultaneously gaining a reputation for painting lush, impressionistic landscapes and still lifes. Born on December 10, 1870, Wilkins was the oldest of eight children born to Emma Cheves and Gilbert A.

The Forsyth County Courthouse in Cumming, the county's third, was built in 1977 to replace an earlier courthouse that burned in 1973. In 1996 an administration building was constructed across the street from the courthouse. Photograph by Melinda S. Mullikin, New Georgia Encyclopedia 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.

Fuller E. Callaway Jr. founded the Callaway Community Foundation, which offered charitable assistance to the employees of the Callaway Mills, in 1943. Today the Callaway Foundation offers grants for a variety of projects around Georgia, particularly in the LaGrange area. Courtesy of Troup County Archives, LaGrange, Callaway Educational Association Photo Collection. 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.

The Funk Heritage Center opened at Reinhardt College (later Reinhardt University) in 1999 and focuses on the history and art of the Southeastern Indians and European settlers through artifacts, exhibits, dioramas, and interactive computer programs. The center has become a popular destination for school groups, senior tours, and history buffs. Image from Jeff Clemmons 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.

Gainesville State College, pictured here in 2001, has seen explosive growth since its founding in 1964. Courtesy of Gainesville State College 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. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qLHOq56imZWjsLqvy6innpyZlnuwvsZomKusmZi5pr%2BOnpuum5GptrC6jqCYoqaVqMOquMueZKyskamybq%2FOpaOen5Vkum5%2BlmtnaA%3D%3D