How Georgia helped shape America's 250-year history

From its roots as an original colony to its status as a global hub of commerce and the birthplace of modern civil rights, Georgia has consistently been a state of historic breakthroughs.

• Jul 3

Here's what Georgia is putting inside the America 250 time capsule

On the Fourth of July, a small snapshot of what life was like in Georgia during America's 250th birthday will be buried 15 feet below ground in Philadelphia, not to be opened until 2276.

• Jul 3

Here's the Fourth of July 2026 celebrations around metro Atlanta

Many cities and towns across the metro Atlanta area are celebrating America's 250th birthday with parades, concerts and fireworks displays.

• Jul 2

Georgia Archives documents give multifaceted look at America's story

Inside the high-security vault at the Georgia Archives, two important documents from the nation's earliest years are connected by the idea of freedom.

• Jun 30

Historian retraces Underground Railroad to mark America's 250-year journey

Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.

• Jun 27

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra celebrates America's 250th with pair of concerts

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is marking America's 250th birthday with a pair of concerts featuring some of the most iconic American music written.

• Jun 11

Freedom Plane tour brings historic founding documents to Atlanta

For the first time, nine of the United States' founding documents have made it to Atlanta as part of the commemoration of America's 250th birthday.

• Mar 23