Celestine Sibley

American journalist and author of columns

Celestine Sibley - American journalist and author of columns
Born

May 23rd, 1914
110 years ago

Died

1999
26 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A journalist and author with a career spanning several decades, this individual contributed to various publications, notably the Atlanta Constitution. Columns focused on Southern culture, social issues, and personal anecdotes highlighted distinct perspectives of the time. As an author, works explored themes of family and community, reflecting local histories and characters. The written contributions remained influential in shaping public discourse around regional topics.

Wrote columns for the Atlanta Constitution

Authored several books including "The Dearly Beloved"

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