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News Georgia » History: Revolutionary War cannons found in river tell key moment in Georgia history

News channel or source: https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/revolutionary-war-cannons-found-in-river-tell-key-moment-in-georgia-history/
Published on: Wednesday 01 July 2026

Cannons believed from British ships sunk during the 1779 Siege of Savannah are now on exhibit. They played a crucial part in the American Revolution without firing a shot.

News Georgia » History: Georgia's unique in the American Revolution told through its historical markers

News channel or source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/12/nx-s1-5886144/georgias-unique-in-the-american-revolution-told-through-its-historical-markers
Published on: Sunday 12 July 2026

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Andrew Iden, Executive Producer of Marked!: The Podcast, which examines Georgia's role in America's revolutionary period through the 2,000 roadside historical marker.

News Georgia » History: Cornerstones of Georgia History: Documents That Formed the State

News channel or source: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt46nm8c
Published on: Thursday 11 May 2017

Your institution does not have access to this book on JSTOR. Try searching on JSTOR for other items related to this book. Spain and the Native Americans: The Guale Revolt, 1597 1 Spain and the Native ...

News Georgia » History: Ga. History Plan Stirs Civil War Fuss

News channel or source: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/ga-history-plan-stirs-civil-war-fuss/2004/02
Published on: Wednesday 18 February 2004

Nearly 140 years have not erased Georgia’s memory of the trail of destruction by Gen. William T. Sherman and Union troops as they burned their way from Atlanta to Savannah during a critical campaign ...

News Georgia » History: Archaeological Site Reveals New Details About Georgia History

News channel or source: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/23/622795444/archaeological-site-reveals-new-details-about-georgia-history
Published on: Saturday 23 June 2018

Archaeologists say a new dig site in northeast Georgia is revealing some surprising history about the state and about people who lived there long before the Europeans. There's still a lot ...