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This Day in History: January 15, 1947, Georgia’s ‘Three Governors Controversy’ began

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On January 15, 1947, Georgia found itself in an unprecedented constitutional crisis with three men claiming to be governor. The confusion started in 1946 when Governor-elect ...
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This Day in History: October 7, 1947, State of Georgia purchases Jekyll Island

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On October 7, 1947, the state of Georgia purchased Jekyll Island. Jekyll Island sits off the coast of Southeast Georgia just outside of Brunswick. The state of Georgia bought ...