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Moving Through Georgia
by Jersey Jim
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
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George 'Corn' Tassel
In 1829 gold would be discovered in North Georgia- in 1830 the state of Georgia would try to assert it's right to relocate the Cherokee through a muder trial in Gainesville. This is the story of George Tassel.
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Looking through the Gainesville Eagle, 1897
Three amusing stories from the Gainesville Eagle newspaper for August 12, 1897.
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The Murder of MC Hunt Revisited
This is a story I told in 2023, but I rewrote and rerecorded it.
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Cunjure Stories from Georgia
I was going through my old notes and uncovered some stories from Gerogia about cunjure- kinda hoodoo, kinda folk magic. I also posted this to my new podcast- Forgotten American Folklore.
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Water Witching and Rainmaking
Two skills that were sometimes needed in the rural South- finding water and making rain. Get your bent sticks out... and an umbrella! The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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Extra: Notes on Oakland Cemetery
Some oddities and details regarding Oakland Cemetery The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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Lulu Hurst- One of the Georgia Wonder Girls
One more episode. After this, take a look at the new podcast- Forgotten American Folklore. Folktales, murder ballads, ghost stories, iconic folk heroes like Daniel Boone and Jesse James- there's so much to explore! Available everywhere you get your podcasts! https://fafolklore.podbean.com/
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Check out Forgotten American Folklore (My new podcast!)
I've started a new podcast called Forgotten American Folklore! I'll be looking at folklore, folk ballads, Americana, tall tales- everything that makes America uniquely American. It's short and has no commercials; take a moment and check it out! It's available anywhere you find podcasts!...
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The (attempted) Murder of Narcissa Patterson
It was hard to be a woman in the 1800's.
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Extra - The Ballad of Otto Wood
Otto Wood was an outlaw from North Carolina but his story- and the music that came from it- were too good not to share. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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Murder Ballads
Songs about crime- particularly murder- have been popular since the 1600's. Today, we'll look at a few murder ballads that have ties to Georgia. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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Extra - Thomas Holley Chivers
Thomas Holley Chivers was a poet from Georgia who influenced, and was influenced by, Edgar Allen Poe. In time he would accuse Poe of stealing his work.
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Extra - William Markham, a Unionist in Atlanta
A short story of a pro-Union industrialist trying to preserve his business in the Confederacy. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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The Madden Branch Massacre
In 1863 a group of Georgians from Fannin County traveled \North to Tennessee to join the Union Army. They were met by some bandits and shot. Today it's two stories of Union sympathisers in Northeast Georgia. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at...
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The Free State of Dade
Did Dade County in Northwest Georgia really secede from Georgia before the Civil War? Some people who lived there believed it, and even Harry Truman sent a congratulatory telegram when the state finally decided to put aside its differences and rejoin the Union- in 1945! The Moving Through Georgia...
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The Dark Side of the Cabbage Patch
a Black Friday Special! Did Ronald Reagan really think kids should own and love a Cabbage Patch Doll? Are there Cabbage Patch Kids laid to rest in a cemetery in Cleveland? This one gets a little dark as we explore the rumors and stories surrounding Cabbage Patch Kids. The Moving Through Georgia...
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The Surrency Ghost
A ghost troubles a family near Savannah. This was a widely reported phenomenon from 1872, possibly the most famous Georgia ghost. Also, some people from Massachusetts are jerks. This will be the last episode in this series. Please stay subscribed- more will come in January! This year I'll have...
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Skinned Tom- A Ghost Story from Tennessee
Skinned Tom- A Ghost Story from Tennessee
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Jackson County and the Mysterious Wog
Today some notes on a book detailing the history of Jackson County, and the tale of a mysterious creature that guards the gates of Hell- in Winder. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia...
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Reverend Hawthorn and the Beast of the Tallulah River
As we get closer to Halloween, lets take a look at some lore from Tallulah Gorge. First, a reverend disappears in the river. Sixty years later a hideous monster is found. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more…
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Ancient Mummies Found in Macon!
A farmer finds two preserved mummies in his field. Was Macon the site of an ancient civilization? Did the Aztecs live in Georgia? (Hint- no and no) This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia...
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The Haunted Pillar of Augusta
The story of the Haunted Pillar- told as a campfire story. Hope you like it. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card,...
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Oakland Cemetery Part 2
Some notable residents of Oakland Cemetery. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every...
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Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Part One
Today a stroll through Oakland Cemetery and a look at early Atlanta history. We'll use this opportunity to transition from history to something a little more... spooky. Halloween is coming. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable...
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Blackbeard
In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day today we have Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each...
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Luther Rickman and the 1936 Clayton Bank Robbery
A Rabun County sheriff recounts his part in apprehending at least one member of a gang that robbed a bank in Clayton. It's a good story. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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The Water Witch
We've already discussed one type of water witch, and today we'll hear the story of a Union naval vessel named- Water Witch. It's a good story involving two types of Civil War vessels, and a battle. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville....
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Water Witching and Rainmaking
Farmers need water, sometimes you have to go to extraordinary lengths to get it. Today, people finding water in the ground and people bringing it down from the sky. This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with me more history…
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Seaborne Landsdowne and hometown vigliantes
One of the men who attempted to escape from the coal mines last week is discussed in better detail. He and his friends were given life terms for burning down the houses of those who colluded with government revenuers. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A...
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Just for fun- Podcasts that have more reviews than this one
Those 5-star reviews really help people find the podcast. For today, here are some podcasts that have more reviews than this one.
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Hot tempers in Atlanta
Robert Alston was passionate about the treatment of prisoners under the convict leasing system- which made him an enemy in Captain Edward Cox. The two would settle it with guns inside the Capitol Building. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at...
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Convict Leasing and the Dade Coal Mines
Before the chain gang there was convict leasing- anyone sent to the state peniteniary could find themselves digging canals, mining for coal, or working in a factory. The coal mines were among the worst places to be sent, and there was the occasional escape attempt. The Moving Through Georgia book...
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Anderson Pittman- A Confederate soldier missing for forty years
Anderson Pittman from Habersham County was taken prisoner near the end of the Civil War and didn't come home until 1903. The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon. But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
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Frank Dupree - The Peachtree Bandit
As a Grateful Dead fan I was aware of the song 'Dupree's Diamond Blues' but never knew that it was about an eighteen year old who committed a robbery and muder in Atlanta. This is the story of 'The Peachtree Bandit', the last person sentenced to hang in Georgia, and some of the music he inspired....
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The Death of Robert Forsyth
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
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The Chain Gang
'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....
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Two Stories: A Tory and a Patriot
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…
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Briar Creek- the American Revolution on and off the battlefield
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...
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The Murder of William Bell
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...
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The 1915 Columbus Circus Train Wreck
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...
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Extra - Logan Bleckley
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.
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Insanity in Rabun County
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...
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Extra- A Detour to Cleveland, Tennessee
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…
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The Georgia Airline and the Railroad Evangelist
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.…
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Don't Pay your Income Tax!
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...
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A Murder in Coweta County
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...
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The Lanier Bridge Accident of 1973
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...
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Governor Troup- Reissued with correct audio
-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...
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The 1843 Columbus Bank Robbery
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,...
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Extra: Kymerica
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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Jersey Jim
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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.
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