Lollie Belle Wylie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Lollie Belle Wylie

American journalist and poet

Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1858

Place of Birth: Coden, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: 16-Feb-1923

Profession: composer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Lollie Belle Wylie

  • Lollie Belle Wylie (1858–1923) was a poet and composer from Atlanta.
  • She was the first paid woman journalist in Georgia and composed the music for the song, which was the official state anthem from 1922 to 1979.
  • She was one of the founders of the Georgia Women's Press Club and the Atlanta Writers Club.
  • In addition to supporting forest preservation, Wylie was the historian for the "Uncle Remus" Memorial Association.
  • In 2013, she was inducted into the Georgia Women of Achievement.

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