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Researcher digs deep to add to Georgia's Black history


Researcher digs deep to add to Georgia’s Black history
February 18, 2021
Tony Lowe was drawn to Isaiah Lofton’s story, enriching the civil rights record
They’d gather at a local diner in Hogansville, Georgia, and whenever they spoke, Tony Lowe listened.
Week in and week out, a collection of older African American men, respected elders in the community, would trade stories about the history and legacy of this tiny town in the western part of the state. Armed with a pen and a pad, Lowe, an associate professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, would ask questions, take notes and soak in this intimate exploration of the fabric of his hometown. ....

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