Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for July 31
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| July 31, 1813 |
George Thomas, U. S. Civil War general, born Southhampton, Virgina
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General George Thomas |
| July 31, 1817 |
Philip Cook born, Twiggs County, Georgia
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Philip Cook, CSA |
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Twiggs County, Georgia |
| July 31, 1824 |
Robert Toombs admitted to the University of Georgia. He is 14 years old
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University of Georgia, Athens (UGA) |
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Robert Toombs |
| July 31, 1871 |
At a meeting of the University of Georgia Alumni Association Benjamin Harvey Hill coins the term "The New South."
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| July 31, 1906 |
Ben Hill County created
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Creation of Georgia Counties
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Ben Hill County, Georgia |
| July 31, 1960 |
Atlanta Motor Speedway holds the Dixie 300, its first NASCAR sanctioned race. The racetrack had been completed earlier this year.
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| July 31, 2005 |
Americus police respond to a call involving the assault of a 29-year old woman. After investigation they arrest Southwest Georgia Chief Superior Court Judge Rucker Smith. |
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Rucker Smith |
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