To mark the centennial of the state capitol cornerstone, the Georgia Building Authority had a "marble" cornerstone birthday cake made. The Building Authority has responsibility for maintaining Georgia's capitol and its grounds, as well as other buildings in the capitol complex.

To see the actual capitol cornerstone, click here.

Photo by Ed Jackson

(c) Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia

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