Digital Library of Georgia - Georgia HomePLACE

Georgia HomePLACE (Providing Library and Archives Collections Electronically) is a closely connected initiative supporting digitization of family and local history collections held by Georgia’s public libraries and allied institutions. Georgia HomePLACE is a partnership between the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO and benefits from LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Georgia HomePLACE has produced approximately 25 new DLG digital collections since 2004. Projects of statewide scope include the Vanishing Georgia photographic collection and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for Georgia Towns and Cities, 1884-1922. Georgia HomePLACE also sponsors digitization of historical newspapers. The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board recognized Georgia HomePLACE with its “Documenting Georgia History” award in 2005. The Board of Regents, University System of Georgia recognized the Georgia HomePLACE newspaper digitization effort with the Chancellor's Customer Service Award in 2009.