Moving Through Georgia
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA 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.
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The Death of Robert Forsyth
July 14, 2024 10:26 - 10 minutes - 16.5 MBRobert 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
The Chain Gang
July 07, 2024 07:34 - 10 minutes - 16.1 MB'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
Two Stories: A Tory and a Patriot
June 30, 2024 07:08 - 11 minutes - 18.4 MBFor 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
Briar Creek- the American Revolution on and off the battlefield
June 23, 2024 07:53 - 9 minutes - 15.4 MBAfter 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
The Murder of William Bell
June 16, 2024 07:25 - 10 minutes - 17.8 MBA 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
The 1915 Columbus Circus Train Wreck
June 09, 2024 08:44 - 9 minutes - 15.2 MBA 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
Extra - Logan Bleckley
June 05, 2024 06:54 - 5 minutes - 8.79 MBA 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.
Insanity in Rabun County
June 02, 2024 07:38 - 15 minutes - 24.9 MBTwo 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
Extra- A Detour to Cleveland, Tennessee
May 21, 2024 23:32 - 9 minutes - 14.3 MBGeorgia 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!
The Georgia Airline and the Railroad Evangelist
April 07, 2024 06:51 - 13 minutes - 20.5 MBA 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 M...
Don't Pay your Income Tax!
April 01, 2024 07:44 - 14 minutes - 23.7 MBAn 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.
A Murder in Coweta County
March 31, 2024 07:10 - 27 minutes - 44 MBThis 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...
The Lanier Bridge Accident of 1973
March 28, 2024 01:08 - 6 minutes - 10.1 MBA 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 go...
Governor Troup- Reissued with correct audio
March 24, 2024 22:40 - 14 minutes - 23.4 MB-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 tr...
Governor Troup and the Native American lands
March 24, 2024 07:15 - 11 minutes - 18.6 MBThe 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...
The 1843 Columbus Bank Robbery
March 17, 2024 06:49 - 11 minutes - 18.6 MBThe 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 cri...
Extra: Kymerica
March 13, 2024 08:56 - 4 minutes - 6.97 MBOn 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 cr...
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
March 10, 2024 06:19 - 11 minutes - 17.5 MBWith 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 Clark...
Extra: The Fourteenth Amendment and the Exclusionary Clause
March 08, 2024 00:56 - 12 minutes - 20.6 MBWith 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.
A Tragedy in Georgia
March 03, 2024 08:07 - 11 minutes - 18.3 MBToday 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...
Extra - Some Cherokee Stories
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 10.2 MBA 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...
Two Bridges in Tallulah
February 25, 2024 10:37 - 11 minutes - 17.7 MB-=> There was an 'ooops' in the audio, it's fixed now <=- As you drive through Tallulah Falls, you'll pass over the Rev. George Vandiver Memorial Bridge, and the Adam Poole Vandiver bridge. The story of these two men involves growth of a family as it establishes itself in the area. There will also be some good and bad hunting tips, and what to do if a deer pushes you off a cliff. LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across fr...
Extra: Searching for the Confederate Gold
February 21, 2024 10:31 - 8 minutes - 13.1 MBA 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...
The Confederate Gold in Georgia
February 18, 2024 13:54 - 10 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen 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 st...
Three Amendments and Governor Bullock
February 11, 2024 08:45 - 16 minutes - 26 MBReconstruction 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 Northea...
Eula Mae Thompson and the Bumps on her Head
February 04, 2024 10:05 - 14 minutes - 24.1 MBEula 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
Extra - Phrenology
February 04, 2024 09:40 - 8 minutes - 13.6 MBCan we know your personality by studying the shape of your head?
Extra - Soapy Smith
January 28, 2024 17:49 - 7 minutes - 12.4 MBWow- I recorded the Compulsory Education episode when I had the flu, and I didn't realize how bad I had it. I missed a few edits, and even lost an entire track. Not my best work. To make up for it, here's a bonus episode. A short story about a character born in Georgia who would become the premier con man of Denver, then Scagway Alaska amid the Yukon Gold Rush The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northe...
Extra: The Appalachian Trail
January 24, 2024 09:32 - 8 minutes - 13 MBA really, really long walk. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Industries that have come and gone
January 21, 2024 10:27 - 13 minutes - 20.8 MBJames Oglethorpe intended Georgia to be a center for producing silk, not cotton. Today we look at past industries that are no longer with us- saddle trees, folding bathtubs, asbestos mining and the Toccoa Casket Company. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
The Battle of Kettle Creek and Elijah Clarke
January 14, 2024 09:10 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MBWe start with a signifcant Revolutionary War battle in Wilkes County, then take a closer look at the career of one of the generals. Elijah Clarke would serve in the American and French armies, and when he got fed up with the federal government he went off and started his own country. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
The End of Gus Johnson
January 07, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 16.2 MBGus Johnson was one of the most infamous criminals in the area of Rome, Georgia. Today we'll discuss his crimes and his death at the gallows. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Murder by train wreck?
January 01, 2024 08:43 - 11 minutes - 19.2 MBIn Cornelia a train wrecks, the engineer and another man are killed. Was it an accident, or a plot between his wife and another man to get his out of the way? Also, some distractions from the newspaper. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A Story for Halloween (and hunting season)- The Hare from Struwwelpeter
October 26, 2023 13:12 - 2 minutes - 3.51 MBYou may have seen Dwight Shrute read from the book 'Struwwelpeter'. It's an actual children's book and I had a copy as a kid. Here's one poem- The Hare. I did make a video at : https://youtu.be/D5cMJ42alhc?feature=shared
A Story for Halloween- The Cremation of Sam McGee
October 25, 2023 10:10 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBThe audio is from Librivox, but I did make a video for this poem: https://youtu.be/nJKZSRALo9M?feature=shared
A Video Tour of the Habersham County Courthouse
October 24, 2023 21:04 - 39 seconds - 1.07 MBThis is a video walk through of the 1963 courthouse on the square in Clarkesville. It's been empty since 2019, and as of now is slated to be demolished. https://youtu.be/756tvwZ2Qdk?si=cZfLBhh7g28ceNbh
A Story for Halloween-The Taileypo
October 22, 2023 13:06 - 5 minutes - 7.76 MBI put this out a while ago, but it deserves another listen! Scary video version: https://youtu.be/02bd_JsafXk?feature=shared Kids Video version: https://youtu.be/_HhwkBHN3Yc?feature=shared
The Story of Blind Susie
October 15, 2023 08:48 - 7 minutes - 11.9 MBBlind Susie is a traditional story from Banks County. You can join the Band Historical Society on October 20-21 for their historical walk through downtown. You'll learn a lot about your communities' history, and maybe meet a character or two. Personally, I'm looking forward to visiting the jail.
Two more ghost stories from Northeast Georgia
October 08, 2023 16:21 - 5 minutes - 9.04 MBTwo Civil War era shost stories from Georgia, orginally published in an 1886 newspaper. History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem walking tours of downtown Clarkesville will be every weekend from September 15 until October 30! Meet at the theater in downtown Clarkesville- Friday and Saturday at 7:00, Sunday at 5:00. Spend an hour with tales of Habersham’s history, notable people, crimes, and a ghost story… actually a few ghost stories! $10.00 per person- pay at the theater. Cash, Card, or ...
Conjure
October 01, 2023 23:57 - 7 minutes - 12.7 MBHow do you define conjure? For some, it's a form of faith healing; drawing fire from the body or stopping excessive bleeding. In some places it's magic- graveyard dirt at the crossroads. This is a short overview of two types of conjure from Georgia. History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem walking tours of downtown Clarkesville will be every weekend from September 15 until October 30! Meet at the theater in downtown Clarkesville- Friday and Saturday at 7:00, Sunday at 5:00. Spend an hour wi...
Two ghost stories from Franklin County
September 17, 2023 16:02 - 6 minutes - 10.6 MBWe're kicking off autumn with two ghost stories from a Savannah newspaper! The paper casually reports some very supernatural events as casually as any other news. History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem walking tours of downtown Clarkesville will be every weekend from September 15 until October 30! Meet at the theater in downtown Clarkesville- Friday and Saturday at 7:00, Sunday at 5:00. Spend an hour with tales of Habersham’s history, notable people, crimes, and a ghost story… actually a fe...
A Backsliding Preacher in Berlin- Written by an AI!
August 26, 2023 21:25 - 5 minutes - 8.23 MBJust as an experiment I took an entire article about a disgraced pastor in Banks County from the Atlanta Constitution and uploaded it to ChatGPT. Chat GPT is an artificial intelligence, and it used it's processes to turn the news article into a story. All the facts are true, and it does turn a fairly dry newspaper account into a lively story. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
The Atlanta Ripper- fixed the sound issue
August 20, 2023 16:16 - 10 minutes - 17.4 MBIf you downloaded this earlier and it was blank- here is the episode. A serial killer stalks Atlanta's Fourth Ward not long after Jack the Ripper terrorizes Whitechapel. Was there a serial killer at work? This week the African American residents of Atlanta at the turn of the century face fear in various different forms. This will be the last episode in thise series- stay subscribed! Some fun Halloween episodes are coming, and there will be more Georgia history stories in a few months...
Looking through the (out of state) papers
August 13, 2023 07:47 - 17 minutes - 29.4 MBStoris of Northeast Georgia as portrayed in newspapers around the country. We start with a two hundred pound baby in Mount Airy and explore Rabun, Habersham, Banks and Jackson counties. And, yes... we see just about every southern stereotype there is. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Alto- A sanitarium and a prison
August 06, 2023 10:55 - 12 minutes - 19.5 MBThanks to Stan Crump for suggesting an episode on the history of the Alto Tuberculosis Sanitarium, which later became Arrendale State Prison. We discuss the fight against tuberculosis, syphilis, and crime. We also go into a little detail on three women who faced the death penalty in 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 people smoke pot during the Civil War?
July 30, 2023 08:14 - 9 minutes - 15.7 MBSomeone sent in the question and the answer might surprise you. We also discuss the role of coffee in battle, and the bravery of those who poured it. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
Moonshiner’s stories Part One
July 23, 2023 08:01 - 7 minutes - 12.3 MBThe story of a shootout in Hall County between some moonshiners and government agents. The whole thing gets complicated with some family connections, and ends with an interesting post-shootout career. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Moonshiner’s Stories Part Two
July 23, 2023 05:17 - 4 minutes - 7.51 MBA short story about Tillman Justice in Towns County and the murder of his neighbor. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
Movie Censorship in Atlanta
July 16, 2023 06:04 - 11 minutes - 19 MBFrom the thirties through the sixties, any movie in Atlanta had been screened and judged by a local film censor. THis week we look at censorship in the movies and what exactly they didn't want people to see. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.