Georgia Archives

University System of Georgia

The Georgia Archives will be closed November 27 (Thursday), November 28 (Friday), and November 29 (Saturday) for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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 Since 1918, we have collected and cared for the state's most valuable historical documents.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

  • American Indian Heritage Symposium 2025

    Join us November 14–15 for the 2025 American Indian Heritage Symposium at the Georgia Archives—exploring Muscogee homelands, Native presence at Ocmulgee, and more. Register today!

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.