These 9 Photos Of Georgia In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing
By Marisa Roman|Published March 01, 2016
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Marisa Roman
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
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:
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.
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
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4. First female enlistee in the Georgia National Guard.
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.
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.
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!
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