AUGUSTA – The Georgia Historical Society has dedicated a new historical marker recognizing “The Augusta Chinese and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association” in partnership with the Augusta Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. The historical marker describes the formation of one of the oldest Chinese communities in the eastern United States and the CCBA, the first incorporated Chinese organization in Georgia.
“We’re proud that the CCBA has been part of the cultural experience of Augusta for nearly 100 years,” CCBA President Gary Tom, whose great-uncle Sam Jue was a founding member, said in a news release. “This recognition by the Georgia Historical Society creates a lasting legacy that honors the first Chinese families who built their lives here in Augusta, who raised families here, and who became a vibrant part of this city.”
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