Moving Through 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, Ca...

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 G...

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...

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...

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 de...

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 brin...

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 mater...

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...

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 to...

-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...

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, 13...

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, 1...

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....

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.