Moving Through Georgia

Moving Through Georgia

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Moving Through Georgia episodes

  • Ancient Mummies Found in Macon!

    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

    7 min
  • The Haunted Pillar of Augusta

    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

    10 min
  • Oakland Cemetery Part 2

    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

    13 min
  • Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Part One

    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

     

    12 min
  • Blackbeard

    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

     

    16 min
  • Luther Rickman and the 1936 Clayton Bank Robbery

    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

    11 min
  • The Water Witch

    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

    11 min
  • Water Witching and Rainmaking

    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

     

    12 min
  • Seaborne Landsdowne and hometown vigliantes

    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

    11 min

About Moving Through Georgia

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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.