Georgia Building

The state commissions of this building were:

W.J. Northern, Chm. Atlanta. Geo. C. Smith. Tres. Atlanta. C.E. Harman, Atlanta. W.A. Hemphill, Atlanta. F.H. Richardson, Atlanta. J.S.B. Thompson, Atlanta. J.F. DeLacy, Eastman. Gov. W.Y. Atkinson, Atlanta. Edwin Brobston, Brunswick. W.A. Knowles, Rome. Thomas K. Scott, Augusta. George Ketchum, Macon. J.F. Hanson, Macon.

Exhibitors to whom medals and diplomas were awarded:

B.M. Indian corn factory, cheese and Timber Sp G.M. Ornamental Lmbr. and Timber Specimens G.M. Collective Exhibit B.M. Clcays, Kavlins, etc B.M. Iron and Manganese ores S.M. Curindum, mica, graphite, and Asbestos B.M. Sugar cane and Syrup, superior quality G.M. Display of cotton seed and wool products G.M. Agricultural Exhibit G.M. Collection of fruit in glass

September 30,1898 was denoted as Georgia Day. It was on this day, an special train brought a large number of Georgia's represtative citizens to celebrate at the Exposition. Georgia was the only southern state east of the Mississippi River to have a building at the Expostion. This building was a credit to the state and to the Expostion as well.