Born: 1850 in Athens, Georgia
Henry Grady rose nationally in the late 19th century as an editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution
He was a son of a successful Georgian merchant killed in Civil War
Grew up with a single mom
Incorporated his own humor and vivid imagery into the grand style of "Old South" Georgia and Virginia
His news reports were said to be fresh, vivid and popular
Became a popular journalist
Henry Grady successfully started Georgia Tech in 1887
In 2004, he was inducted to the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
Died: 1889 in Atlanta, Georgia