Moving Through Georgia

The home front is a critical part of any war story.  There has to be something worth fighting for, and people who will provide and protect.  Soldiers have to be fed and supplied, homes need to be defended.  Sometimes the most crucial contributions to the war effort are made far behind the lines.

We'll come back to the subject of gold a few times in this podcast.  This is the beginning- the first shout of 'Gold!' through the forest.  Soon after, enter John then Philologus Loud.  John would help get he whole thing started, while Philologus would add a little local color and a permanent memorial in a Dahlonega park.

Beginning with borders- a quick discussion of borders, especially around Banks and Habersham Counties.  Nanya-Hi, The Wofford Settlement and Benjamin Hawkins.