The 1970s were a wild time in Georgia. OK, maybe it wasn’t as wild as you may think, but vintage photos that we find today allow us to transport back in time and get a feel for what was going on during that decade. We can admire the fact that things have changed and evolved for our beloved state, all while remaining in awe of how things once were. Take a look at some of the most mesmerizing photos we found from Georgia in the 1970s:
- A Rivalry on October 31, 1970.
Flickr Duke University Archives Duke and Georgia Tech faced off on October 31, 1970, and this is the game program to prove it. Spoiler alert: Georgia Tech won 24-16.
- A little help from a friend.
Flickr 161st Military History Detachment In 1973 there was a massive ice and snow storm that hit Savannah and other areas of the state. Provisions were sent in via air to quickly move emergency power generators, food and equipment to areas in need.
- The ultimate girl’s selifie.
Flickr KF-in-Georgia Dated 1976, these five women, whom were all sisters, took the ultimate girl’s selfie for a celebratory occasion. Too bad Instagram wasn’t invented yet… #girlsnight
- First female enlistee in the Georgia National Guard.
Flickr 161st Military History Detachment In May of 1973, the Georgia National Guard’s first female enlisted member, Pvt. Gail Wagner took her oath of enlistment, making history in her state.
- Just a quick trip to Disney World.
Flickr Tom Simpson While Jimmy Carter was the governor of Georgia, he took a trip to Disney World with his family, and was V.I.P. for the day.
- Atlanta headquarters of the Georgia Army National Guard 1973.
Flickr 161st Military History Detachment Col. Doug Embry snapped this photo decades ago in order to capture the ice that was beginning to accumulate around the headquarters during a historical storm.
- The gas prices in 1979.
Flickr Daniel Oines Can you believe those gas prices?! Oh to be back in 1979, paying only .68 cents per gallon of gas.
- The Martin Theater in Douglas, Georgia.
Flickr Onasill ~ Bill Badzo This is what movie theaters looked like in 1970s. No flashing lights. No huge posters. What was once a popular movie theater finally closed its doors in 1970. The theater is now known as the Martin Centre and is used for performing arts.
- Infantry On Mission In Perry, Georgia.
Flickr 161st Military History Detachment February 10, 1973 - Guardsmen of Company B 121st Infantry use an armored truck to rescue a stranded water vehicle of the Perry Fire Department.
It seems like it was a bustling decade full of memorable moments. Do you,( or perhaps anyone you know,) remember what life in Georgia was like in the 1970s? Share your thoughts with us so that we can take a trip down memory lane together!
Flickr Duke University Archives
Duke and Georgia Tech faced off on October 31, 1970, and this is the game program to prove it. Spoiler alert: Georgia Tech won 24-16.
Flickr 161st Military History Detachment
In 1973 there was a massive ice and snow storm that hit Savannah and other areas of the state. Provisions were sent in via air to quickly move emergency power generators, food and equipment to areas in need.
Flickr KF-in-Georgia
Dated 1976, these five women, whom were all sisters, took the ultimate girl’s selfie for a celebratory occasion. Too bad Instagram wasn’t invented yet… #girlsnight
In May of 1973, the Georgia National Guard’s first female enlisted member, Pvt. Gail Wagner took her oath of enlistment, making history in her state.
Flickr Tom Simpson
While Jimmy Carter was the governor of Georgia, he took a trip to Disney World with his family, and was V.I.P. for the day.
Col. Doug Embry snapped this photo decades ago in order to capture the ice that was beginning to accumulate around the headquarters during a historical storm.
Flickr Daniel Oines
Can you believe those gas prices?! Oh to be back in 1979, paying only .68 cents per gallon of gas.
Flickr Onasill ~ Bill Badzo
This is what movie theaters looked like in 1970s. No flashing lights. No huge posters. What was once a popular movie theater finally closed its doors in 1970. The theater is now known as the Martin Centre and is used for performing arts.
February 10, 1973 - Guardsmen of Company B 121st Infantry use an armored truck to rescue a stranded water vehicle of the Perry Fire Department.
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