SAVANNAH – The Georgia Historical Society announced this week the virtual dedication of a new Georgia historical marker for The Riot of May 11-12, 1970, in Augusta. In keeping with safety protocols relating to COVID-19, the marker is being highlighted in a virtual dedication across all GHS social media platforms and on the web.
The marker is located at 535 Telfair St. in Augusta, in front of the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building.
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