The Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers was built for the 1996 Olympics. The park features a world-class steeplechase course. 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%2BOm6ysoZ6awLR5xJymp6edrnypu9GsnKxnnWKAc4SQaA%3D%3D

Founded in 1936, the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) is Georgia’s oldest and largest member-supported conservation organization and the state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. GWF began as a sportsman’s organization, but even in the early days its membership included teachers, hikers, gardeners, and birdwatchers —a diverse group of individuals united by their concern and compassion for the outdoors. The mission of the federation is to encourage the intelligent management of Georgia’s wildlife and other natural resources through advocacy, community outreach, and education.

Origins of State Government Georgia, the thirteenth British colony to be created, was chartered by King George II in 1732 and put under the governance of twenty-oneTrustees. In a unique experiment in altruism, the Trustees adopted the Latin motto Non sibi sed aliis (“Not for self, but for others”) as they crafted rules and regulations to shape the colony into a utopia where there would be no social classes and colonists would succeed by their own efforts and hard work.

In 2014 the historic Hancock County courthouse, constructed from 1881-1883 was consumed by a fire that raged for three weeks. The flames reportedly became so hot that the 800-pound clock tower bell melted. An important civic center for residents, the courthouse was rebuild and recommissioned in 2016–an effort that resulted in $7.5 million in costs. Courtesy of Brian Brown 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.

Honeysuckle Basket with Beads by Susan Peoples is part of Georgia's State Art Collection. Basketwork 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 should be submitted to the Georgia Council for the Arts. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qLHOq56imZWjsLqvy6innpyZlnuwvsZomKusmZi5pr%2BOmqmtq12Ywq3A1KucaKulqK6vec%2Bepqmklah8qbvNnrCsrZOguaZ5wZqqpJ2kYq%2BmrcOslqmdn6W5pr%2B%2BaWdqZWJk