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Georgia’s history starts before the founding of our nation and includes pivotal events in various arenas, including the Civil War, civil rights, and agriculture. In the spirit of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, we would like to commemorate three Georgia women who have enriched our great state. From Novelist to Activist: Margaret Mitchell Perhaps one of the most famous books set in Georgia, “Gone With The Wind,” was written by Georgia’s own Margaret Mitchell. The book became an instant
Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts, in 1911, she decided to introduce the idea to America. Low started a chapter of Girl Guides — then an off-shoot of the Boy Scouts — in Savannah, Georgia, her hometown. Just two years later, the Girl Scouts national headquarters was founded in Washington, D.C., and Low had
established a legacy. Today, the Girl Scouts continue to teach leadership, life skills, and civic engagement to girls across the globe. The ‘First Lady’ of the State Bar: Madrid Williams Born in Aragon, Georgia, Madrid Loyd Williams worked her way up the Georgia Bar Association ranks from executive secretary to
success, earning Mitchell the National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize in fiction. While “Gone With The Wind” would remain Mitchell’s only book published during her lifetime, many Georgians also knew Mitchell for her activism. She sewed and wrote letters to soldiers as part of the World War II effort, and Georgia Public Radio reports she helped integrate the Atlanta Police Department and supported Black medical students through school. Encouraging Young Girls: Juliette Gordon Low Girl Scout cookies have raving fans today, but 112 years ago, the world sorely lacked them. When Juliette Gordon Low befriended Sir
We Value You! At the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C., the trust we build with our clients is our most valuable asset. To show our appreciation, we would like to thank our clients who have referred others to us since our January newsletter: executive director. And she did it all without a high school diploma or higher education. Still, Williams’ work included incredible growth for the bar association, and she was often the only woman in the room. Williams also served on a number of boards for education and disciplinary action in the legal community. And as if trailblazing throughout her career wasn’t enough, Williams also went on to serve as the first female deacon at her Presbyterian church.
Ingredients • 2 lbs ground beef • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning • 1 tsp ground cumin Cheer on your favorite team and chow down in minutes with this easy chili recipe! EASY MARCH MADNESS CHILI
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• 2 16-oz cans diced tomatoes • 2 16-oz cans small red beans • 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
Directions 1. In a deep pot, brown the beef, stirring often. 2. Once beef is cooked, add chili powder, Creole seasoning, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute. 3. Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, and tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. 4. After the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and let chili simmer for 15 minutes. 5. Serve with toppings of choice, like cheese, sour cream, or chives.
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