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 ..read more

'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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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   ..read more

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 dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia ..read more

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 ..read more

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   ..read more

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 bring and share a story from Banks County, or just enjoy listening ..read more

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