Ask An Archivist – Ask brief reference questions by e-mail.
Research Help – Find out how to conduct research.
Annexations – Please read this before mailing them to the Archives.
Best Practices Manual for Historical Repositories – Online manual and self-assessment guide that outlines preferred archival practices for historical organizations with links to resources and sample forms and policies.
Care for Records – Need help preserving your family papers or writing your family history? See how we can help.
Certification Policy – The Georgia Archives’ policy on certification and authentication of state and county records.
Citations – Find guidelines for citing materials in the Georgia Archives in your family history or scholarly publication.
County line disputes – Information for county officials.
Current Issues – Background information on current legislation.
Education – Would you like to know how to use historical documents in the classroom? Here’s some help.
Emergency Advice – Standing knee-deep in water and need help fast? We may be able to help.
Events – Exciting programs for you and your family.
Facility Rental – Find out how to rent space at the Georgia Archives for a meeting of your professional organization or civic group.
Fee Schedule – Photocopy, scanning, mail reference, and other fees.
Geographic Names – The Georgia Archives is the state’s Names Authority. Learn more here.
Government Officials and Records Management Officers – Find retention schedules, records advice, instructions for transferring records to the Archives or the State Records Center, training opportunities, etc.
Grants – Find out how your local government or historical society can apply for grants from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board (GHRAB).
Historical Organizations and Resources Directory – Locate information resources by county, organization name, city, collections or programs.
Healthy Collections Initiative – An IMLS planning grant to measure the state of collections care and readiness for emergencies of Georgia’s cultural institutions.
Legislative Intent – Learn about researching legislative intent or history of legislation.
Legislators and legislative staff – Services for General Assembly members and their staff.
Ready Georgia – Information to help you preserve and recover your family's essential records and treasures in the event of a disaster.
Scanning Services – For state agencies, local governments, and private not-for-profit organizations.
Stolen (or “Found”) Government Records – Policy statement on the sale of government records and what to do if you discover some in a dumpster.
Transferring Permanent Records to the Georgia Archives – Are you an agency records manager looking for instructions on transferring permanent records? Here’s how.
Tours – Bring your class or club to the Archives to learn more about how we preserve Georgia’s history. |