Downtown Dawson has seen many community efforts to preserve its historic structures. The town was founded before the Civil War. Courtesy of Terrell County Chamber of Commerce and Terrell County Historic Preservation Society 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.

Deloitte is the largest professional services firm in Atlanta, with more than 1,600 employees and 160 partners and directors. Deloitte has deep roots in the city, dating back to June 1915, when a Haskins and Sells office was established in Atlanta. It became one of Atlanta’s first prominent and well-respected accounting practices in the city. The Haskins and Sells office in Atlanta, managed by L. C. Matthews, primarily served the federal government, industrials (companies that produce and distribute goods), insurance companies, railroads, and universities.

Dexter Weaver, owner of the Athens soul food eatery Weaver D's, explains how he cooks his collards, a southern soul food staple. Video by Darby Carl Sanders, 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. All requests for permission to publish or reproduce the resource must be submitted to the rights holder.

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Dominique Wilkins, who began his career at the University of Georgia, was one of the most popular players for the Atlanta Hawks from 1982 until 1994, when he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Wilkins later played for the Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando Magic, as well as for professional teams in Greece and Italy. 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.