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27 February 1942: Charlayne Hunter-Gault Is Born

This Day in Athens

On this day 70 years ago, in Due West, South Carolina, Charlayne Hunter-Gault was born to Althea Ruth and Charles S. H. Hunter, Jr. Her father's position as an Army chaplain caused the family to move frequently, so Charlayne and her younger brothers He... »

31 January 1861: Julia A. Flisch, Author and Women's Education Advocate, Is Born

This Day in Athens

On this day in 1861, Julia Anna Flisch was born to Pauline and Leonard Flisch in Augusta, Georgia. While Julia was still an infant, her family moved to Athens, where her parents, German immigrants, ran a sweets shop across the street from the Universit... »

Library Closed on Monday, 16 January 2012

This Day in Athens

On this day, we'd like to remind you that the library will be closed on Monday, January 16th, 2012, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  This year, the holiday falls one day after what would have been the Civil Rights Leader's 83rd birthday. ... »

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