Georgia College celebrates 135th birthday

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  • A glimpse at Georgia College & State University’s main campus during this year’s fall semester. COURTESY OF GCSU
    A glimpse at Georgia College & State University’s main campus during this year’s fall semester. COURTESY OF GCSU
    Georgia College & State University celebrated its Charter Day or 135th birthday Nov. 8, which is the anniversary of the date in 1889 when Gov. John B. Gordon signed a bill into law establishing Georgia Normal & Industrial College.According to the 1891 GN&IC prospectus, “The original bill for the establishment of this institution was first introduced in the House of Represen...

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