Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

Georgia Archives returns to on-site programming

For the first time since March 2020, the Georgia Archives will be open in Morrow for the return of on-site programming from noon-1 p.m. July 8. (Courtesy of Georgia Archives)

Credit: Georgia Archives

Credit: Georgia Archives

For the first time since March 2020, the Georgia Archives will be open in Morrow for the return of on-site programming from noon-1 p.m. July 8. (Courtesy of Georgia Archives)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
June 28, 2022

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset in March 2020, the Georgia Archives will host the return of on-site programming from noon-1 p.m. July 8 at 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow.

July’s Lunch and Learn topic will be “Living History at Oakland Cemetery” by Marcy Breffle, education manager of the Historic Oakland Foundation.

The program also may be viewed later on the YouTube channel of the Georgia Archives at youtube.com/c/GeorgiaArchives.

Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 70,000 people, a 48-acre community park and an art gallery.

Since coming to work at Oakland in 2015, Breffle has developed many community programs such as an annual Juneteenth celebration, photography workshops, a homeschool program and after-hours thematic tours.

Breffle studied history at the University of Georgia and received a graduate degree in public history from Georgia State University.

Information: GeorgiaArchives.org

About the Author

Carolyn Cunningham
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks next to Chief of Staff / Chief Policy Officer Courtney English during press conference to unveil the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative in the atrium at Atlanta City Hall, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

To TAD or not to TAD: Council considers Dickens’ $5 billion development plan

Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to extend 8 Tax Allocation Districts is being held in city council committee for more debate.

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Fulton County, sheriff nine months late on required jail implementation plan

The legal agreement with the DOJ mandates jail upgrades, but leaves the deadlines to the implementation schedule.

INSIDE CITY HALL

Atlanta spent only 15% of $660M infrastructure funds approved by voters

Audit: Some projects slated to begin in 2024 have not yet begun, and projects in some council districts continue to advance more quickly than others.

The Latest

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks next to Chief of Staff / Chief Policy Officer Courtney English during press conference to unveil the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative in the atrium at Atlanta City Hall, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

To TAD or not to TAD: Council considers Dickens’ $5 billion development plan

TRAFFIC UPDATE

5-vehicle crash causes injuries on I-20 East in Fulton County

Chilly temps linger Tuesday in metro Atlanta before midweek warmup

Featured

The DeKalb school district is suing to recover money spent on cellphone lockers, plus money spent on implementing social media guidelines and hosting associated events, lost teaching time and to hire extra school counselors. (The New York Times file)

Credit: NYT

DeKalb school district reveals $4M social media addiction problem

The district is suing social media companies to get them to pay for addressing students' addiction to apps like Instagram. The companies argue they aren't to blame.

Atlanta airport sees continued cancellations because of shutdown

More than 115 flight cancellations were recorded on a quieter frigid Tuesday morning, far below Saturday's surge of 370.

For Ossoff and Georgia Democrats, the shutdown fight is the message

The fight over the federal government shutdown has allowed Georgia Democrats, like U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, to show that they have the grit to stand up to Republicans.