Moving Through Georgia Jersey Jim

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

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.

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
 

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!

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 - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia

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.