Georgia

He was the last surviving member of the Raiders’ formidable Soul Patrol defense.

He was a co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning band.

She helped elevate Southern cuisine to a wide audience.

He faced violence for fighting racial segregation and riding public transportation.

Carter was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

Carty was a career .299 hitter and member of the Braves Hall of Fame.

He took his passion for football to the sidelines and stands as a coach and scout.

Works like Baby of the Family and Ugly Ways earned accolades.

Malone played with all-time greats like Ron Carter, Sonny Rollins, and Diana Krall.

Youngblood’s work often explored the lives of the “Big Mamas” who raised her.