The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail has joined the Georgia Press Association as an affiliate member, launching a statewide outreach effort to help local newspapers share Georgia’s World War II stories of courage, innovation, and sacrifice.
Established in 2021, the Trail unites museums and historic sites across Georgia that preserve and interpret the state’s contributions to victory in World War II. Originally founded with ten members, the Trail has expanded to include Thomaston Goes to War (operated by the Upson Historical Society and Thomaston-Upson Archives) and Camp Toccoa at Currahee, bringing the story of Georgia’s wartime legacy to even more communities.
“By joining the Georgia Press Association, we hope to work with editors across the state to share these inspiring stories in their local newspapers,” said Ed Coleman, Chair of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail. “With fewer than 45,000 World War II veterans alive today, it’s our mission to ensure that their courage and sacrifice are never forgotten.”
The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail connects visitors with the stories of pilots, infantry, home front workers, prisoners of war, and communities that played vital roles in the global conflict. Partner sites represent Georgia’s aviation heritage, military training centers, shipbuilding, and civilian contributions that helped secure Allied victory.
More information, including event news, educational programs, and visitor resources, is available at www.georgiawwiitrail.org.