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.
Episodes
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Imagine the faculty and students of the University of Georgia rising up to demand and end to... football! It almost happened in 1897 when as players death caused the game to be banned in Athens and Atlanta, and nearly statewide. This is episode 15 and the last episode of Season One. Please stay subscribed for more extra material and Season Two!
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
One a rainy afternoon I start sharing a Cherokee folktale, then tack on two more. Girls outsmart boys, moms outsmart their sons, and turtles outsmart rabbits.
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
This episode it's an overview of how the towns of Habersham County were planned, how they grew, and the town planning that went into their creation.
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
We go from fact to folklore in this one. Start with stories of Spanish explorers digging for gold in the 1600's, then stories of lost gold and silver mines, ending with the saga of the lost Confederate gold. You'll want to start digging for diamonds in Gainesville, silver on Currahee, and Jefferson Davis' gold in Washington.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Getting ready for school to start up again? This is a quick overview of Banks County schools put together from notes written by a former superintendent. Pay attention- there's a quiz at the end!
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Did the men and women of Walter Raleigh's Lost Colony travel through Northeast Georgia on their journey from North Carolina? Follow the story of some of Georgia's oldest roadside markers, possibly telling a story of survival, loss, and courage.
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
An overview of the units that trained at Camp Toccoa, and the eventual transition of the camp after the war.
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
A short hike around Currahee Mountain, and the history found on the way. Civil War veterans, Moonshiners, and two men hiding out in a cave. A lot happened on this mountain, so this is part one.
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Three people from Northeast Georgia who fought for our country, including the Revolution, Civil War, and both World Wars.
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Two quick stories; a brave American patriot makes the British fear him, and a foolish British officer underestimates the Americans. Released to celebrate 500 downloads- thanks everyone!