Leading Preservation in Georgia for 50 years

Throughout 2023, we’ll be sharing highlights and stories from the past 50 years. We also have a full calendar of events planned for you, and we have just released a new book about Georgia architecture.

Highlights and Stories

Legacy Member: Charlie Garbutt

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary and our longtime supporters, this month we’re highlighting legacy member, Charlie Garbutt, founder of Garbutt Construction Company in Dublin, GA. Here’s why Charlie supports the...

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Legacy Member: Jennifer Dixon

For this Legacy Member highlight, Jennifer Dixon, Division Director of the Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, shares why she is a member of the Georgia Trust: “Preserving our...

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Legacy Member: Sally Gates

As we continue our celebration of our 50th anniversary and our longtime supporters, here’s a look back at Legacy Member Sally Gates’ memories of the Georgia Trust’s early years: “I...

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Easements

As of 2023, the Georgia Trust holds and manages over 75 easements on properties throughout the state of Georgia ensuring their perpetual upkeep and protection. A preservation easement is a...

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Legacy Member: James Reap

For this Legacy Member highlight, James Reap, professor and former program coordinator for the Master of Historic Preservation Program at UGA, shares why he and his wife Carol are members...

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The Revolving Fund

In 2023, The Georgia Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary and over 30 years of the Endangered Properties Revolving Fund program, which has helped to preserve 50 architecturally and historically significant...

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Preservation Gala

Building community requires ample occasions for members and friends to come together. Over the years, the Trust has worked to give its supporters opportunities to do so in a way...

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Rambles and Expeditions

At least twice a year since 1974, Georgia Trust members have explored cities, towns, and counties around the state, discovering the historic places that make each place unique through our...

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Preservation Awards

Since 1978 the Georgia Trust’s annual Preservation Awards have recognized projects, groups and individuals who have contributed to preservation excellence in this state. Through this program, the Trust has awarded...

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The Rambler

The Georgia Trust’s newsletter, The Rambler, made its debut in December 1974, a little more than a year after the organization was founded. Georgia Trust members chose the name for...

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Legacy Member: Susan Starr

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and to celebrate, we’re featuring a few of our legacy members. This month we’re highlighting Susan Starr. Here’s...

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“Save the Fox”

One of the Trust’s initial major efforts was to support the “Save the Fox” campaign. The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, which was originally conceived as a home for Atlanta’s Shriners...

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Legacy Member: Clason Kyle

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and to celebrate, we’ll be featuring a few of our legacy members throughout the year, starting with Clason...

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Early Years

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Throughout the year, we’ll be looking back at a different aspect of the Trust’s history, legacy and significant...

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