Georgia Humanities joins our fellow Georgians in mourning the loss of Ted Turner, one of the state’s most consequential figures.

As the New Georgia Encyclopedia notes: “In the last three decades of the twentieth century, Ted Turner transformed himself into a modern-day icon whose work made a significant impact nationally and in the city of Atlanta. Known variously as a media titan, cable-TV pioneer, father of the Goodwill Games, owner of a World Series champion, skipper of a yacht that won the America’s Cup, feature film producer, and restaurateur, Turner began by parlaying an overextended billboard company and a low-power television station into a communications giant.” Pictured here holding the 1995 Braves World Series Trophy. You can read more about Ted Turner's remarkable life and legacy here: https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/ted-turner-b-1938/