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July 21, 2021
The historical marker in downtown Savannah highlights Colonial’s role in the economic growth of Georgia in the 20th and 21st centuries. / Photo: Georgia Historical Society
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) recognized Colonial Group, Inc. as the latest honoree in the Georgia Business History Initiative with the dedication of a new historical marker in downtown Savannah. The marker recognizes the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding by Raymond Demere in 1921.
“The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to recognize this iconic Georgia-based company and the lasting impact it has had on our state and nation since 1921,” said Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society. “Colonial Group’s sustained, century-long growth is testament to what can happen when you have all the right ingredients for success great products, excellent succession planning, outstanding intergener ....

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