New Era For The State Archives | Georgia Public Broadcasting

ATLANTA — The state archives is now under the control of the University System of Georgia. On July 1st it was transferred from under the Secretary of State’s office after budget cuts reduced staff. At one point, access to the Georgia Archives was by appointment only.

The state Archives is now under the control of the University System of Georgia. On July 1st it was transferred from under the Secretary of State’s office after budget cuts reduced staff. At one point, access to the Georgia Archives was by appointment only.

That led to a public outcry. Dr. Todd Groce, president of the Georgia Historical Society, says he believes the Board of Regents will fight harder to support the Archives.

He says “The funding is considerably higher in the FY-14 budget, the upcoming state budget than it was previously. And I think that, right there, demonstrates that at least in terms of funding, that this was a good move.” But Groce says more needs to be done to show the vital role of the Archives, which keeps state and local government records.

via New Era For The State Archives.