Winter Comes to the Wiregrass: Photographs and Videos of a Rare Snowfall in South Georgia, January 2025

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Collection number: aq-2025-001

Content Description

This collection comprises born-digital photographs and videos documenting the historic snowfall that occurred in the South Georgia Wiregrass region on January 21–22, 2025. The materials, donated by members of the local community in response to a public call for submissions, capture the rare weather event's impact on Valdosta and surrounding areas. Formats include high-resolution digital photographs and video files showcasing locations such as Valdosta State University, local parks, residential neighborhoods, and public spaces. These materials provide a unique visual record of a rare weather event in South Georgia.

Acquisition Type

Deposit

Provenance

Donor List (2025-02-05): Allen, Hope; Angleton, Gracie; Benton, Otis; Brown, Ryan; Clark, Hannah; Corbett, Tommy; Diaz, Tara; Graham, Veronica; Hatt, Jason; Herman, Alexis; Holcomb, Jessica; Jackson, Julienne; Johnson, Alysia; Jones, Ashley; Mallory, Edrain; Milton, Jake; Mubin, Shafat; Newkirk, Trenten; Payne, Tamar; Perry, Hillary; Phillips, John; Poole, Mallory; Pulliam, David; Rathmann, Faith; Sheffield, Megan; Sirmans, Harikleia; Stephenson, Amauri; Strickland, Kayla; Suttles, Dallas; Turner, Molly; Wenkstern, Ava; Whitfield, Audric; Williams, John; Wiggins, Jasmine; Wright, Addeline;