Georgia Stories

Mary Ann Rutherford Lipscomb: Educating the Future

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Mary Ann Rutherford Lipscomb’s life was based on the philosophy that education was the key (7m 9s)

Atlanta's Author: Celestine Sibley

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Celestine Sibley won several awards and served many humanitarian causes during her career (7m 21s)

What's Happening to All the Bees?

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Take a look at the importance of pollinators and the role they play in our daily lives. (4m 28s)

Hurricanes: The Most Violent Storms on Earth

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Here's how hurricanes form and how they impact the east coast. (7m 42s)

Qualifications for Elected State Officials

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These are the qualifications for Georgia's House of Representatives and Senate. (1m 39s)

Be Your Own Boss: How Lawmakers Determine When They Work

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How lawmakers determine their work schedule and the legislative calendar (2m 9s)

Meet and Repeat: The Role of Legislative Committees

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The legislature has several committees, but what do they do? (2m 11s)

Lobbying the Lawmakers: The Role of Lobbyists

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What lobbyists do and how they can influence legislation. (2m 13s)

How to Write a Bill

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How does a bill become law, and who's in charge of writing it and getting it passed? (2m 19s)

Girls of the Leesburg Stockade

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In 1963, 15 girls between the ages of 12 and 14 were jailed for protesting segregation. (7m 22s)

What Happens to a Bill After Crossover Day?

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Here's what happens to a bill after Crossover Day in the legislature. (2m 7s)

What Does a Governor Do?

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What is the role of Georgia's governor? We explain in this episode of Things Explained. (3m 58s)