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July 7, 2026

Atlanta City Councilmember Mary Norwood Celebrates Atlanta History Center’s 100^th Anniversary 

ATLANTA — District 8 Councilmember Mary Norwood recognized the Atlanta History Center’s milestone 100th year with a proclamation ceremony during the Monday, July 6, full Council meeting. The proclamation honored the center’s enduring role in Atlanta’s cultural fabric and its continued commitment to preserving and educating the public about the city’s history.

“From humble beginnings as the Atlanta Historical Society 100 years ago, the Atlanta History Center has grown to become one of the nation’s premier history organizations,” said Councilmember Norwood. “It not only shared the story of Atlanta’s history with more than 100,000 annual visitors but also wove Atlanta’s narrative into the broader tapestry of our nation’s history through its exhibitions, educational programs, research initiatives, and community partnerships. As a jewel of Atlanta, here’s to another 100 years of inspiring curiosity, deepening understanding, and strengthening community connections through the power of history.”

During its centennial year, the Atlanta History Center hosted the “Documents That Forged a Nation” exhibit, featuring original founding-era documents that helped shape the United States — making Atlanta the only city in the Southeast to present this traveling exhibition. The Center also continued its commitment to presenting history through multiple perspectives with the “Atlanta in 100 Objects: A Century of Stories” exhibit and its upcoming exhibition, “Exile from Georgia: The Cherokee and Muscogee Trail of Tears.”

"Atlanta History Center was founded in 1926 to preserve this city’s story, and over the past century we’ve evolved alongside Atlanta itself," said Sheffield Hale, President and CEO of Atlanta History Center, "This centennial isn’t about looking back alone. It’s about setting the direction for the next 100 years as a trusted place for clear, even-handed, evidence-based history for the place we call home."

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The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta. It acts by considering and enacting all laws that govern the city. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City as recommended by the mayor, and it continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The Atlanta City Council reviews and decides on many land use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the Council’s jurisdiction.

The City Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives are Council President: Marci Collier Overstreet; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Kelsea Bond; District 3: Byron Amos; District 4: Jason S. Dozier; District 5: Liliana Bakhtiari; District 6: Alex Wan; District 7: Thomas Worthy; District 8: Mary Norwood; District 9: Dustin Hillis; District 10: Andrea L. Boone; District 11: Wayne Martin; District 12: Antonio Lewis; Post 1 At-Large: Michael Julian Bond; Post 2 At-Large: Matt Westmoreland; and Post 3 At-Large: Eshé Collins.

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