The Georgia Airline and the Railroad Evangelist
Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
1M ago
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 material, different from the ghost tours.  No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.   But they are dead ..read more
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Don't Pay your Income Tax!
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by Jersey Jim
1M ago
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 ..read more
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A Murder in Coweta County
Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
1M ago
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 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 ..read more
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The Lanier Bridge Accident of 1973
Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
1M ago
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 tours.  Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.   No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories   The Moving Through Georgia book ..read more
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Governor Troup- Reissued with correct audio
Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
1M ago
-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 true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past.  This is material different f ..read more
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The 1843 Columbus Bank Robbery
Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
1M ago
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, 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 ..read more
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Extra: Kymerica
Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
2M ago
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, 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 ..read more
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The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
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by Jersey Jim
2M ago
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.  This is material different from the ghost tours.  Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.   No charge, just good coffee, pastry ..read more
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Extra: The Fourteenth Amendment and the Exclusionary Clause
Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
2M ago
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 ..read more
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A Tragedy in Georgia
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by Jersey Jim
2M ago
Today 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.  This is material different from the ghost tours.  Sweet Southern C ..read more
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