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- ↑ McLendon, S.G. (August 14, 1922). "To the General Assembly of Georgia". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "To Enter Brunswick". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. May 29, 1912. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Receiver Is Asked for G. C. & P. Railroad". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. April 6, 1916. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Brunswick Leads In Fight On Sale". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. July 12, 1919. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Brunswick Men Try To Save Railroad". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. October 8, 1919. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Brunswick Citizens Will Attend Hearing On Sale of Railroad". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. October 11, 1919. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Railroad Company Granted Authority As Public Carrier". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. November 23, 1919. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
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