Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast

These days, many of us tend to stick to our bubbles more than we’d like to admit (and not just because of the pandemic). Whether it’s with Gen X-er’s or Gen Z-er’s, high schoolers or retirees, small business owners or community organizers, there’s a lot of untapped potential that we’re missing out on due to a lack of interaction and collaboration between the groups. That’s why the City of Lawrence...

The first story is about Patrick Burns, a paranormal investigator, who visited the Lawrencevill cemetery about 10 years ago. A fellow from 11 Alive News actually went with him and they experienced a few different phenomena on the tour. The news clip is actually on youtube! You can take a look:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tPRr1IQ9Ug .

Today's guests are all from businesses in the Depot area of Lawrenceville. Now the Depot area of Lawrenceville has been important since the late 1800s when trains first arrived to the area. Back in those days, it was cotton factories, corn, lumber, brick manufacturing, livestock, and it was fueling the economy of the area. But this new train moved in and freight now could be shipped all the way to...

There’s so much fascinating and forgotten history behind the places we call home. For example, did you know that in Lawrenceville, there was once a pigeon problem around the historic courthouse—and the government gave people permission to come and shoot the pigeons? Or that Lawrenceville’s old jail had just four cells and still stands today, located right by Strange Taco Bar? Those are just a coup...

Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast! Every month for the rest of the year, we’ll sit down with Lawrenceville’s accomplished leaders, business owners and residents to hear their perspectives and bring attention to what makes the city special. From its history to its economic development to its exciting future plans, there’s so much to learn as we celebrate this remarkable milestone! Today's Guest: M...

Introducing the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast! Every month for the rest of the year, we’ll sit down with Lawrenceville’s accomplished leaders, business owners and residents to hear their perspectives and bring attention to what makes the city special. From its history to its economic development to its exciting future plans, there’s so much to learn as we celebrate this remarkable milestone!...

Right on time for Halloween, here's a tale from 2 Gwinnett Graveyards and the encounter that dug both graves.

Batter up... We miss the Gwinnett Stripers this season, but that gives us a chance to travel Back In The Day and look at some of the Baseball roots from our County, from teams to players, to a World Series Trophy... well... a minor one anyway.

Gwinnett Magazine is proud to bring you Season Two of Gwinnett History! Every road has a story and you'll enjoy those daily commutes a little more once you know a little bit of Gwinnett road history! And while you're at it, discover more great content at GwinnettMagazine.com Happy Trails!

Brought to you by: guidetogwinnett.com  Recorded at STORY ROAD STUDIOS Produced By: Nathan McGill Original Music By: Levi Lowrey Audio Clips Provided by: Ernie Mosteller, Okra Entertainment and Lynn Bowman, Museum of Buford.  Engineering Assistance: Wade Greer, Ron Baker.  

  Produced and Hosted By: Nathan McGill Written By: Elijah Stancel Original Score: Levi Lowrey Engineering Assistance:  Ron Baker Wade Greer

Here we tell several stories from the 1920s in Gwinnett County. We discuss Gid Tanner, an early female Mayor, some weird tales from Dacula and a heartwarming story from Old Fountain.

Born in Lawrenceville, named after the doctor that birthed him, Ezzard Charles's family had the bravery to leave Jim Crowe Georgia to pursue better opportunity. Ezzard made the most of it, becoming the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and an inspiration to Gwinnett County.

Did you know that there was a Gold Rush in Gwinnett back in the day? Well... lets see if this episode pans out! Get it? Pan... Special thanks to Elijah Stancel for his work on this episode!

Written by Nathaniel Thomas McGill

The lore under Lake Lanier. This week we explore Gwinnett's primary water source and the history that lies beneath the surface. We take you from Valley Forge to the Valley under the lake as we explore a revolutionary war veteran who's last act of service occurred nearly 100 years after he died. A mysterious lady of the lake, and yes... of course giant catfish.

Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Written By: Nathan McGill Research Assistance from: Elijah Stancel & Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron Baker Guide To Gwinnett: Hannah Easterling Rebecca Hubbard Artwork By:  David Greer Music By: Levi Lowrey Lewis Hurell  https://music.apple.com/us/album/an-inconvenient-tax-motion-picrtue-soundtrack/460180290...

Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Written By: Nathan McGill Research Assistance from: Elijah Stancel & Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron Baker Guide To Gwinnett: Hannah Easterling Rebecca Hubbard Artwork By:  David Greer Music By: Levi Lowrey Lewis Hurell  https://music.apple.com/us/album/an-inconvenient-tax-motion-picrtue-soundtrack/460180290...

Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Written By: Nathan McGill Research Assistance from: Elijah Stancel & Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron Baker Guide To Gwinnett: Hannah Easterling Rebecca Hubbard Artwork By:  David Greer Music By: Levi Lowrey Lewis Hurell  https://music.apple.com/us/album/an-inconvenient-tax-motion-picrtue-soundtrack/460180290...

Original writing previously published in Gwinnett Magazine's Guide to Gwinnett 2019 issue.  PG. 004. https://gwinnettmagazine.com/gwinnett-history/ Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Research Assistance from: Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron Baker Guide To Gwinnett: Hannah Easterling Rebecca Hubbard Artwork By:  David Greer Additional Assistan...