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First Black Legislators in Georgia and Their Legacy

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The legacies of the first Black legislators in Athens, Ga., elected in 1868, continue to influence local politics. The article explores the ongoing impact of their election on the community.

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America's first Black legislators and the work to revive their legacies

Alfred Richardson and Madison Davis were the first Black legislators in Athens, Ga., elected in 1868. The backlash against them still reverberates today.

2026-06-30 08:43 UTC