US Violently Creates Lake over Black Town

In this episode, we uncover the devastating news of a black town that was destroyed to create a lake. Lake Lanier, a man-made lake built in 1956 for flood control, drinking water, and hydroelectric power, covers parts of five counties in North Georgia. The lake's construction led to the displacement of black communities and the removal of structures deemed dangerous. Prior to its creation, the land was vibrant, with thriving communities like Castleberry Bottom. Oscarville, a once prosperous black town, fell victim to Lake Lanier's development. Years before the lake's creation, black residents were violently removed from Forsyth County. This historical injustice and forced displacement are part of the tragic story surrounding Lake Lanier's creation. The controversies around Lake Lanier include stories of strange sightings underwater and a high number of drownings and boating incidents over the years. The lake's history is intertwined with the loss of communities, structures, and even a thriving black town like Oscarville, making it a complex and haunting chapter in Georgia's past. Source: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/history/truth-behind-oscarville-once-prosperous-black-town-now-covered-lake-lanier/ The truth behind Oscarville and the violent removal of Black ... CONTENT: Jan 5, 2022 · The truth behind Oscarville and the violent removal of Black residents from Forsyth County years before Lake Lanier was built. Sabrina Kerns. Forsyth County News. Updated: Jul 1, 2022, 6:01 AM ... https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/us/lake-lanier-urban-legends-trnd/index.html TITLE: Lake Lanier: A Georgia lake's deadly history has some people ... CONTENT: The controversy surrounding the lake, as described by author and historian Lisa Russell, started long before its construction. Before the land was buried in water, it was lush and fertile, with rabbits and squirrels scampering around. Communities thrived, with fancy names like Castleberry Bottom, Russell said. Then came the US Army Corps of Engineer... To prepare the land to be filled with water, the Army Corps of Engineers demolished or moved anything they considered dangerous. They uprooted trees and hauled them away. Barns and wooden structures that could float and endanger watercraft were moved. Major infrastructure such as bridges and water intakes were relocated. But … Over the years, divers have reported creepy sightings beneath the murky waters. Some tell stories of freaky catfish as big as a Volkswagen. YouTube is filled with divers showing videos of sunken houseboats and piles of debris. Between 1994 and October this year, 203 people have died in drownings and boating incidents at Lake Lanier, according to Mark.