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Georgia History Timeline / Chronology 1931
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| May 5, 1931 |
The Byrd-Mathews saw mill in Helen, Georgia closes.
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Byrd-Mathews Lumber plant, Helen, Georgia |
| June 3, 1931 |
Bert Lance born, Gainesville, Georgia
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Bert Lance |
| June 27, 1931 |
Richard B. Russell, Jr. takes the oath of office for Governor of Georgia, administered by his father, Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Richard B. Russell, Sr.
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Richard B. Russell, Jr. |
| July 14, 1931 |
Bobby Jones announces his intent to build a golf course (Augusta National) on the old Fruitland Manor Corp. property he had recently purchased. This course is today home to the Masters Tournament.
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City of Augusta, Georgia
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| August 29, 1931 |
Celebration is held on St. Simons Island for the completion of a highway from Atlanta to Brunswick, GA. This meant it was now possible to travel to most cities in Georgia on paved road.
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Atlanta, Georgia (1900-2000) |
| October 31, 1931 |
Blind Willie McTell records Georgia Rag
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William Samuel 'Blind Willie' McTell |
| November 18, 1931 |
Roberto Crispulo Goizueta born, Havana, Cuba
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Coca-Cola |
| November 27, 1931 |
Hoke Smith dies,
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