Georgia Humanities

06/01/2026

That’s a wrap!

Thank you to the Georgia Writers Museum and Putnam County Government for being the first host of Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street. We are especially grateful to Melissa Swindell and Lyn Romaine for helping Georgia Humanities bring this exhibit to Eatonton, and to Lou Benjamin and Lyn for all the work and care you put into hosting the exhibit in your community.

We appreciate your partnership and support.

See you in Hartwell on June 6th!



Lou Benjamin, Jen Welborn, Sandy Kusuda, Jennifer Garlock, Lyn Romaine, and Eric Arena

05/29/2026

We're now accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities! Help us recognize the people and organizations making a lasting impact on our state's culture and communities.

Follow the link to learn more, and submit your nomination by June 26: https://www.georgiahumanities.org/programs/governors-awards-for-the-arts-humanities/

DUE JUNE 26: Nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities are now open!

Presented by the Office of the Governor in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities, the awards recognize individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact across Georgia through community development, innovative programs, historical preservation, and long-term investment in the arts and humanities.

Know someone doing important work in your community? Submit a nomination today at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GDECD1/_2026GovernorsAwardsForTheArtsHumanities

05/29/2026

Join Hillside, Inc. and Georgia Humanities for an in-person panel discussion about The Loneliness Epidemic on Friday, June 5th from 8:30-9:30 am.

Across the country, more children and adolescents are reporting feelings of loneliness, disconnection, and a lack of belonging. Loneliness is not simply about being alone. It is the experience of not feeling seen, understood, or connected, even when others are present.

At the same time, caregivers, especially those supporting adolescents with mental health challenges, often experience their own form of loneliness, feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn for support.

What this panel will discuss:
💙 What is driving the rise in loneliness among children, adolescents, and society at large
💙 How loneliness shows up in young people, including its connection to shame, withdrawal, and isolation
💙 The often-overlooked loneliness experienced by caregivers
💙 Practical, DBT-informed strategies to help young people build connections and tolerate social discomfort
💙 How caregivers can respond in ways that strengthen relationships while staying supported themselves

Join us for a thoughtful and practical conversation focused on connection, understanding, and the shared human need to feel seen and valued.

RSVP for free using the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loneliness-epidemic-tickets-1986903756622?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnpfaRUnA6671RCOAAClTYHmY1rCOkXbT9nRA9m1glVxpnGybGpTibVhin7l0_aem_YWdncwCqxX6A7NRGCzTuY96yFuz8&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig&brid=YWdncwHNPvpBLLVgpXsYtpRrvfkR

05/27/2026

We are so proud of this year's Team Georgia! These 71 hardworking students are headed to College Park, Maryland, this June to compete against students from across the country in the National History Day national competition.

05/20/2026

Middle Georgia: There's just a little over one week left to see the Smithsonian exhibition "Voices & Votes: Democracy in America" in Eatonton.

Can't make it by the 31st? "Voices & Votes" will be stopping at Hartwell, Cartersville, Mount Vernon, Brunswick, Dawson, and the Georgia National Fair in Perry.

05/20/2026

The Georgia Humanities Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jen Welborn as Interim President!

Jen steps into this leadership role at an exciting time for our organization as we continue expanding programs that connect Georgians through history, culture, education, and civic engagement.

This spring, we’ve celebrated:

• 494 students competing at National History Day Georgia
• The launch of the Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Georgia tour
• The debut of the Georgia Circuit Speakers Bureau

We’re grateful for the communities, educators, volunteers, and partners who make this work possible throughout the state.

Learn more at georgiahumanities.org.

05/08/2026

Georgia Humanities joins our fellow Georgians in mourning the loss of Ted Turner, one of the state’s most consequential figures.

As the New Georgia Encyclopedia notes: “In the last three decades of the twentieth century, Ted Turner transformed himself into a modern-day icon whose work made a significant impact nationally and in the city of Atlanta. Known variously as a media titan, cable-TV pioneer, father of the Goodwill Games, owner of a World Series champion, skipper of a yacht that won the America’s Cup, feature film producer, and restaurateur, Turner began by parlaying an overextended billboard company and a low-power television station into a communications giant.”

Pictured here holding the 1995 Braves World Series Trophy. You can read more about Ted Turner's remarkable life and legacy here: https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/ted-turner-b-1938/

05/01/2026

Today is the FINAL DAY to apply for a spring 2026 grant. Submit your application before 11:59 pm tonight: https://www.georgiahumanities.org/grants

04/24/2026

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow, April 25, in Eatonton for the grand opening of “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibition, hosted locally by Georgia Writers Museum and Old School History Museum.

Join us at the Putnam County Administration Building for a special opening event featuring a conversation with Governor Nathan Deal and Representative Calvin Smyre, moderated by Cathy Cox, President of Georgia College & State University. Stick around afterward to tour the exhibition!

When: Saturday, April 25, 5:30–7:00 PM
Where: 117 Putnam Dr., Eatonton, GA

Busy this Saturday? "Voices and Votes" will be on display in Eatonton through May 31.