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 The Sacred Harp 
 The Sacred Harp is the best-known shape-note song book used in Georgia. It was published in 1844 by west...

Saint Joseph's Hospital
Saint Joseph's Hospital is Atlanta's oldest hospital and the only Catholic hospital in the city. Established...

Saltpeter Mining
When mixed in proper proportions with sulfur and charcoal, saltpeter—or potassium nitrate—forms...

Salvation Army
Known for its uniforms, brass bands, and programs for the poor, the Salvation Army began its work in...

Salzburgers
The Georgia Salzburgers, a group of German-speaking Protestant colonists, founded the town of Ebenezer...

Ferrol Sams (b. 1922)
A physician, humorist, storyteller, and best-selling novelist, Ferrol Sams is the author of eight books....

Carl Sanders (b. 1925)
Carl Sanders is best remembered as Georgia's first New South governor, a Democrat who provided progressive...

Sandhills
Sandhills are found on the fall line in Georgia and along the northern and eastern banks of large Coastal...

Pearl Sandow (1902-2006)
Pearl Sandow, a native of Canton, was Georgia's most devoted baseball fan and one of the most dedicated...

Steadman V. Sanford (1871-1945)
Sanford Stadium, the home of the Georgia Bulldogs football team on the campus of the University of Georgia...

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