A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia. Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties. From colonial times, the Civil War, and today.
It was hard to be a woman in the 1800's.
Otto Wood was an outlaw from North Carolina but his story- and the music that came from it- were too good not to share. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Songs about crime- particularly murder- have been popular since the 1600's. Today, we'll look at a few murder ballads that have ties to Georgia. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Thomas Holley Chivers was a poet from Georgia who influenced, and was influenced by, Edgar Allen Poe. In time he would accuse Poe of stealing his work.
A short story of a pro-Union industrialist trying to preserve his business in the Confederacy. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
In 1863 a group of Georgians from Fannin County traveled North to Tennessee to join the Union Army. They were met by some bandits and shot. Today it's two stories of Union sympathisers in Northeast Georgia. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Did Dade County in Northwest Georgia really secede from Georgia before the Civil War? Some people who lived there believed it, and even Harry Truman sent a congratulatory telegram when the state finally decided to put aside its differences and rejoin the Union- in 1945! The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
a Black Friday Special! Did Ronald Reagan really think kids should own and love a Cabbage Patch Doll? Are there Cabbage Patch Kids laid to rest in a cemetery in Cleveland? This one gets a little dark as we explore the rumors and stories surrounding Cabbage Patch Kids. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A ghost troubles a family near Savannah. This was a widely reported phenomenon from 1872, possibly the most famous Georgia ghost. Also, some people from Massachusetts are jerks. This will be the last episode in this series. Please stay subscribed- more will come in January! This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
Skinned Tom- A Ghost Story from Tennessee
Today some notes on a book detailing the history of Jackson County, and the tale of a mysterious creature that guards the gates of Hell- in Winder. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
As we get closer to Halloween, lets take a look at some lore from Tallulah Gorge. First, a reverend disappears in the river. Sixty years later a hideous monster is found. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
A farmer finds two preserved mummies in his field. Was Macon the site of an ancient civilization? Did the Aztecs live in Georgia? (Hint- no and no) This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
The story of the Haunted Pillar- told as a campfire story. Hope you like it. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
Some notable residents of Oakland Cemetery. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
Today a stroll through Oakland Cemetery and a look at early Atlanta history. We'll use this opportunity to transition from history to something a little more... spooky. Halloween is coming. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day today we have Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
A Rabun County sheriff recounts his part in apprehending at least one member of a gang that robbed a bank in Clayton. It's a good story. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
We've already discussed one type of water witch, and today we'll hear the story of a Union naval vessel named- Water Witch. It's a good story involving two types of Civil War vessels, and a battle. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with me more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 15 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Farmers need water, sometimes you have to go to extraordinary lengths to get it. Today, people finding water in the ground and people bringing it down from the sky. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with me more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 15 through November 3. Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30 Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00 More information at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
One of the men who attempted to escape from the coal mines last week is discussed in better detail. He and his friends were given life terms for burning down the houses of those who colluded with government revenuers. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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Robert Alston was passionate about the treatment of prisoners under the convict leasing system- which made him an enemy in Captain Edward Cox. The two would settle it with guns inside the Capitol Building. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Before the chain gang there was convict leasing- anyone sent to the state peniteniary could find themselves digging canals, mining for coal, or working in a factory. The coal mines were among the worst places to be sent, and there was the occasional escape attempt. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Anderson Pittman from Habersham County was taken prisoner near the end of the Civil War and didn't come home until 1903. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
As a Grateful Dead fan I was aware of the song 'Dupree's Diamond Blues' but never knew that it was about an eighteen year old who committed a robbery and muder in Atlanta. This is the story of 'The Peachtree Bandit', the last person sentenced to hang in Georgia, and some of the music he inspired. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Robert Forsyth would be the first United States Marshall to die in the line of duty- killed in 1794 by a disgraced former minister. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
'Let the Midnight Special... Shine a light on me...' From the turn of the century until the fifties people convicted of misdemeanor crimes would work on public roads in black and white stripes. At one time Georgia would have more paved roads than any other southern state, all from convict labor. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
For the Fouth of July, stories from both sides of the Revolution. Elizabeth Johnson was a loyal British Subject living in Savannah, James Jackson was a die-hard rebel and leader of the Patriot forces. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
After the American victory at Kettle Creek things were looking up for the patriots- Briar Creek would end that. Besides the battle, conflict would happen all around Georgia in homes and communities. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A night to drinking, and maybe some careless words, lead to a murder in Habersham County. The murder would face justice one dark night in his cell. Also, another tale of whiskey leading to violence in Habersham. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A circus train collides with another train in Columbus, Georgia, and 24 people lose their lives. Researching and discussing circus disasters is a dark but busy part of the historical community. If you're interested, start with Charles Nelson Reilley's account of the 1944 Hartford circus fire in which 168 people died. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A short description of a man born in Rabun County who would become Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and a part time resident of Clarkesville.
Two murders in Rabun County, and in both the killers claim insanity. Are you insane if you're drunk? What if your head rattles when you shake it? Two stories for the true crime lovers out there. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Georgia history stories will start again the first week of June- we'll talk about the chain gang, the Peachtree bandit, and a few moonshiners. For now, though, let's detour to nearby Cleveland Tennesee and meet a family with (maybe) a stain in their past, a ghost cat, and a haunted railroad bridge. I'll be doing a live show at the Banks County Library on June 5 at 2:00! You are welcome to bring and share a story from Banks County, or just enjoy listening!
A short history of the Georgia Air Line Railroad and a few of the cities that were formed in it's wake. Then, a preacher and engineer survives a wreck just outside Toccoa. LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
An April Fools episode where we deviate from Georgia history into the world of income tax protest- today I'll explain that you don't need to fill out your 1040 form. Actually I'll explain some reason people have used to avoid the income tax and ways they've failed. It's a fun look into the legal maneuverings that come up every April 15th.
This episode has it all- true crime, the supernatural, a trial, and a movie with Johnny Cash! This week we look at a murder that was later portrayed in a book, then a 1982 made-for-tv movie with Johnny Cash and Andy Griffith. Watch it first if you want, but if you don't I'll warn you before the real spoilers start. TWO LIVE SHOWS: -=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy's. Start at 3:00 -=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00. An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A bridge in Brunswick is hit- twice- by cargo ships. TWO LIVE SHOWS: -=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy's. Start at 3:00 -=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00. An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
-Don't know why, but last issue had the wrong audio file- The issue of states rights comes up in 1825 as Governor Troup tries to open western lands for settlement, conflicting with treaties the inhabitants had negotiated with Washington D.C. TWO LIVE SHOWS: -=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy's. Start at 3:00 -=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00. An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
The story of a daring bank robbery. Were there three robbers or two? Was it an inside job? Who knew to look under the geranium? Who was sleeping in the bank? What did the magnetic boy have to say? All your questions will be answered! TWO LIVE SHOWS: -=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy's. Start at 3:00 -=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00. An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
On the square in Gainesville is a plaque honoring the traditions and history of some people who never existed. We take a look at the historical markers of Kymerica, an art project that started in Athens and has spread throughout the world. TWO LIVE SHOWS: -=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy's. Start at 3:00 -=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00. An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
With all the current talk about impeachment, we revisit the first president to face the process. TWO LIVE SHOWS: -=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy's. Start at 3:00 -=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00. An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
With the recent decision by the Supreme Court on the Fourteenth Amendment, we take a short and non-political look at the application of the exclusionary clause after the Civil War. We're looking at the legal issues that troubled the United States when it came to prosecuting former Confederates.
Today we look through the newspapers at five different stories, all headlined 'A Tragedy in Georgia'. Some are legitimate tragedies, some are strange, and I think at least one is just made up. TWO LIVE SHOWS: -=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy's. Start at 3:00 -=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00. An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A few short stories from James Mooney's 1906 book "Myths of the Cherokee"- mostly about the moon and the sun. Also why you shouldn't cheat at soccer. LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories. he Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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A short followup about the search for the Confederate Gold, which may or may not be lost. Stories of gold hunters in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Michigan. LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia That book about Abraham Chenault
When Jefferson Davis and other Confederate officials left Richmond, how much money did they take with them? Where did it end up? The long version of a story I told in an earlier podcast. LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County's past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia That book about Abraham Chenault
Reconstruction was a crazy time. The former Confederacy was given a set of rules to rejoin the Union, then the rules were changed. This week the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments get passed and Rufus Bullock is elected Governor. Bullock would be a very unpopular governor and resign in disgrace- only to return later and be remembered as a hero. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Eula Mae THompson was convicted of murder with her husband and his moonshine business partner. Then she changed the story. But... she can't be executed because the governor says her head just isn't shaped like a murderer's head... Confused? Me too. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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