Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

On November 19, 2024, history enthusiasts and community members are invited
to a special screening of A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt at Lake Blackshear
Resort. This powerful documentary highlights President Franklin D. Roosevelt's deep
connections with Georgia, including a historic stop in Cordele, (November 18, 1933) where he
spoke on Rural Electrification and the creation of Lake Blackshear—pivotal topics that helped
shape the local landscape and FDR’s transformative policies.
The evening will feature Executive Producer Dan White as a special guest. Reflecting on the
making of the film, White shares, “Serving as Executive Producer of this film and engaging the
talents of over 100 Georgians in its creation was a wonderful experience. I hope people seeing
this film will appreciate the story of FDR in Georgia and its national implications.”
Tickets are $10 per person, with light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar available. Doors open at
6:00 PM, and the program begins at 6:30 PM. Sponsorship tables for six are available at $100
each, offering reserved seating for groups interested in supporting this significant event.
For reservations, tickets, or more information, please call 229-276-1004. Proceeds will support
the future outdoor military project at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.
Join us for an evening that not only revisits a key chapter in American history but also
celebrates the impact of FDR’s legacy on the state of Georgia and the nation.
Date: November 19, 2024
Location: Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele, GA
Time: Doors Open at 6:00 PM, Program Begins at 6:30 PM
Admission: $10 per person; Sponsorship Tables Available $100, seating 6
The event is being sponsored by the Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele-Crisp Chamber of
Commerce and Cordele-Crisp Tourism.

About the Film
A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt tells the story of FDR’s time in Georgia and
the deep connections he forged with the people and landscape. Through archival images,
compelling commentary, and the insights of over 100 Georgians involved in its production, the
film offers an unforgettable look into how FDR’s experiences in Georgia influenced his vision for
the nation.