Franklin Miller Garrett (September 25, 1906 – March 5, 2000) was the first and only official historian of Atlanta. His massive Atlanta and Environs (1954) remains the best reference for the city's history. September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years). ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... March 5 is the 64th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (65th in leap years). ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ...
The members of the family of B. Garrett were greatly shocked last Thursday evening by the sudden death of the father of the family at their home on the Shem farm, two miles northwest of WaKeeney.
Garrett was standing at the car talking with them when he was suddenly seized with pain.
Garrett united with the Baptist Church at Springtown, Ark., when 11 years of age, and was a faithful member all during his life.