Judith Ortiz Cofer, author, educator, member of the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame, and friend of the Press, passed away on December 30th. Over the years we published many books by Cofer and cherished the partnership and friendship. A remembrance by UGA Press Director Lisa Bayer can be found here. The University of Georgia community will honor the life of Cofer on Friday, January 27th at 3:00 pm in the Chapel on UGA’s campus. A reception will follow at the Demosthenian Hall. Additionally, a tribute panel is planned on February 10th at the Association of Writers & Writers Programs Conference titled “Judith Ortiz Cofer —Woman in Front of the Sun,” named after one of the author’s works. More information can be found here.
Madison County gained its first canoe launch along the Broad River dubbed “Briar’s Landing” in honor and in memory of Oglethorpe teen Briar Newsome, who loved to spend time canoeing on the river with his dad. Maps and information from the Broad River User’s Guide by Joe Cook was used in determining the location for the launch. Find out more about the new launch and the story behind its creation here.
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