A Statement on the Passing of Ted Turner by the Georgia Historical Society
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) mourns the death of 2010 Georgia Trustee Ted Turner. He was a great friend to our institution. We send our condolences to his family and friends.
“It’s the end of an era,” said W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society. “Ted Turner‘s shadow looms large over the 20th and 21st centuries, not only in Georgia but across the globe. Historians will be writing about Ted Turner, his impact, and the revolution he wrought in television news and sports broadcasting for generations to come.”
In recognition of his lasting impact, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a historical marker in 2018 to commemorate CNN’s launch and Turner’s visionary leadership in transforming news media.
Learn more about Ted Turner’s legacy and the debut of CNN through Today in Georgia History, exploring Turner’s lasting impact on broadcasting, television news, and Georgia history.
For more information on the Georgia Historical Society, please contact Keith Strigaro, Director of Public Relations and Communications, at 912.651.2125, ext. 153, or by email at [email protected].
