New book features courthouses in Georgia, focal points of counties
The courthouses of Georgia’s 159 counties hold the keys to the history of individual families and entire communities.
From their primary role as the temples of justice for the court system to the better-known function as the official repository of public records for significant life events, these buildings anchor many of Georgia’s town squares.
ACCG, Georgia’s county association, pays tribute to these recognized local landmarks in a vibrant, new photography book, Courthouses of Georgia. Organized by the nine travel regions of Georgia, the book offers the perfect starting point for touring any of Georgia’s counties and instills an appreciation for historic preservation.
“Georgia’s courthouses truly are the focal point of so many of our counties and reflect that community spirit that brings people together,” said ACCG Executive Director Ross King. “We created this book as a way to celebrate these community treasures as part of our association’s centennial anniversary. We sincerely appreciate all of the partners and contributors that joined together to make our vision a reality.”
International photographer Greg Newington captured the prominence and character of these structures. His images pay tribute to the community’s investment in preserving historic courthouses for future generations and celebrate new facilities designed to accommodate expanded county programs and services, keeping pace with the state’s growth.
The introduction
of the book was penned and compiled by former Georgia House of Representatives majority leader Larry Walker.
“I am truly humbled to have been a part of this exciting project and honored that so many prominent Georgians were eager to reflect on their personal experiences in Georgia’s courthouses as part of the book’s introduction,” Walker said.
Courthouses of Georgia is published by the University of Georgia Press in partnership with ACCG, Newington Photography, the State Bar of Georgia and the Georgia Humanities Council.
The books are now available through the University of Georgia Press ( 800- 266- 5842), Amazon (www.amazon. com) and Barnes and Noble (barnsandnoble. com.