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The courthouses of Georgia's 159 counties hold the keys to the history of individual families and entire communities alike. From their primary role as the temples of justice for our court system to their better known function as the official repository of public records for significant life events, these buildings anchor many of Georgia's town squares. ACCG, Georgia's county association, pays tribute to these recognized local landmarks in a vibrant new photography book, Courthouses of Georgia. Organized by the nine travel regions of Georgia, the book offers the perfect starting point for touring any of Georgia's counties and instills an appreciation for historic preservation. -- Covington News

[B]eautiful and informative reference source.--Library Journal (Best Reference of 2014) The courthouse is where couples are married and where divorces are granted. It's where bought land is registered and where lawsuits over 'family inherited land' are settled. It's where one gets a gun permit and it's where murder trials are held. When there is a birth, a record is made, and when there is a death someone registers that also, often in the same office. The courthouse is where one pays taxes and where one might be ordered to pay other debts to society. . . . This is what this book is all about. It's for us to look, see, and remember: memories good and bad, history laudable and shameful.--Larry Walker from the introduction This is a delightful book for history buffs, fans of historic preservation and anyone interested in Georgia History.--Melissa Tufts Northeast Georgia Living Even if you have to give Courthouses of Georgia to yourself this holiday season, you'll want this heirloom-quality book to pass along to future generations of your family.--Dink NeSmith Athens Banner-Herald The courthouses of Georgia's 159 counties hold the keys to the history of individual families and entire communities alike. From their primary role as the temples of justice for our court system to their better known function as the official repository of public records for significant life events, these buildings anchor many of Georgia's town squares. ACCG, Georgia's county association, pays tribute to these recognized local landmarks in a vibrant new photography book, Courthouses of Georgia. Organized by the nine travel regions of Georgia, the book offers the perfect starting point for touring any of Georgia's counties and instills an appreciation for historic preservation.--Covington News

The courthouse is where couples are married and where divorces are granted. It's where bought land is registered and where lawsuits over 'family inherited land' are settled. It's where one gets a gun permit and it's where murder trials are held. When there is a birth, a record is made, and when there is a death someone registers that also, often in the same office. The courthouse is where one pays taxes and where one might be ordered to pay other debts to society. . . . This is what this book is all about. It's for us to look, see, and remember: memories good and bad, history laudable and shameful. --from the introduction by Larry Walker

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Greg Newington is a fine art and commercial photographer with a studio in the Serenbe Community in south Fulton County, Georgia, USA. Newington was previously the director of photography for Fairfax Business Media Group, Sydney, Australia, and the photography editor for the Australian daily broadsheet. His photographs have appeared in more than three hundred publications worldwide. George Justice is a professor of history at the University of North Georgia, USA. Ross King has worked for ACCG since 1987, serving as the association’s policy director and deputy director prior to his appointment as executive director in April 2010. Larry Walker served in the Georgia General Assembly, USA, from 1972 to 2005. In 1986, he was elected majority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving in that capacity for sixteen years.

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