Columbus, GA
1. Augusta Jane Evans (1835)
Novelist
A nineteenth-century southern writer, she published nine novels, including Inez (1850), Beulah (1859), Macaria (1863), St. Elmo (1866), and Vashti (1869). She is known for her sentimental, Victorian literary style...
2. Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891)
Painter
African-American Expressionist painter who exhibited her works at major American museums and universities. Known for "Sky Light," "The Eclipse," and many others.
3. Kim Porter (1970)
Model
Former model and longtime partner of Sean Diddy Combs who was also a member of a girl group called Girl 6.
4. Joseph Lewis Thomas (1973)
R&B Singer
Best known by his stage name Joe, he released the Billboard and R&B Chart-ranked album My Name Is Joe and was nominated for seven Grammy Awards between 2000 and 2002....