Moderator’s introduction

Last week, the AJC reported on a proposal by the governor to spend $17 million (in 2011 costs) to develop a state history museum, in the old World of Coca-Cola building, to kick-start a new tourist zone near Capitol Hill in downtown Atlanta. A similar funding proposal failed twice before. Here are three views on the latest idea from experts in the field.

Explore» Logical location deserves discussion

Explore» State history museum: Why now?

Explore» Better to help our existing museums

Today's moderator: Tom Sabulis

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Tom Sabulis

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