Georgia Archives

University System of Georgia

Welcome to the Georgia Archives


Virtual Vault

Browse Georgia’s historic documents available online

Finding Aids

Discover original records available for onsite research

Catalog (GIL)

Find books and other publications available onsite

Directory

Locate cultural and historical institutions statewide

Vital Records

Learn how to access Georgia's vital records

Research

Explore how to research at the Georgia Archives

Discover

The Georgia Archives preserves the records that tell the story of Georgia and its people. Since 1918, we have collected and cared for the state's most valuable historical documents.

Explore our website or visit our facility in Morrow, GA to learn more about our collections, research spaces, and educational programming. Whether you're researching your family, studying Georgia history, or managing public records, we're here to help.

Click below to watch our latest program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • 2026 African American Heritage Symposium

    February 5 - 7, 2026: Join us for “Tracing Footsteps: African American Journeys Across 250 Years,” a three-day program of speakers, stories, and resources exploring African American life, resilience, and change across generations. Registration details coming soon.

  • 2026 Conservation and Preservation Workshop Series

    The Georgia Archives will offer four three-day Conservation and Preservation workshops in 2026, with online and in-person options covering preventive conservation, paper conservation, and book repair.

  • Celebrating America’s 250th

    Explore original Georgia Archives records from before, during, and after the Revolutionary War, with links to related materials in the Virtual Vault and other research tools to support deeper discovery.

  • 2026 Lunch and Learn Lectures, Exhibits, and Special Events

    From January through June 2026, the Georgia Archives will offer Lunch and Learn lectures, exhibits, and special events highlighting Georgia’s Revolutionary-era history as part of America 250.

LUNCH & LEARN LECTURES

Bring your lunch and join us at the Georgia Archives for Lunch and Learn, noon to 1:00 p.m. Lectures will be made available on our YouTube channel after the event.