Fayette Footprints

Kenneth Blum

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Events, places, and people that define the culture of Fayette County, Georgia! Kenny Blum - a long-time resident of Fayette, bit of a history nerd, and amateur podcaster - hosts this monthly podcast where he researches, interviews, and shares the stories about his hometown.

JAN 30

Nellie Mae Rowe : From Fayette Fields to Folk Art Fame

Send us a text Born to a sharecropper and a former slave right here in Fayette County, Nellie went on to become one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. Her 'Playground' as well as her work on display at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and Traveling Exhibition – featuring vibrant colors, dolls, and recycled treasures—remains a testament to the power of her imagination. Joining us to unpack this legacy with journalist Leah Banks. Resources: Facebook > Lost But Not Forgotten https://www.facebook.com/groups/4063832330516717/search/?q=nellie%20mae%20rowe Georgia Historical Society https://www.georgiahistory.com/georgia-historical-society-dedicates-new-historical-marker-recognizing-folk-artist-nellie-mae-rowe/ High Museum of Art https://high.org/exhibition/really-free-the-radical-art-of-nellie-mae-rowe/

15 min
12/29/2025

History of Tyrone : still a small town

Send us a text The Town of Tyrone was established in 1911, but families can trace their lineage back in to the 1800s. Join my chat with Linda Howard, a long-time resident who has served in multiple capacities for the Town and is one of the founders and docents of the Tyrone Museum. WebsiteFacebook

20 min
11/30/2025

Partners II Pizza : the original slice of Peachtree City

Send us a text Established before most people had heard of Peachtree City, Partners II Pizza is a cornerstone in the community, and their roots have been spreading! How did the name originate? Are all locations run by the Royals? Will the buffet ever return? Listen to the latest podcast to get these answers and more as we dive into another great story of Fayette County! partnerspizza.com/facebook.com/PartnersIIPizzaPeachtreeinstagram.com/ParntersIIPizzaPTCSources: Partners II Pizza - Pizza Restaurant in Ga, www.partnerspizza.com/about. Accessed 09 October 2025. Royal, Jim and Marilyn. 14 October 2025. Personal Interview.

16 min
10/31/2025

Bloom Fosters : a Fayette foundation reaching all of Georgia

Send us a text Join us on Fayette Footprints as we explore the incredible impact of Bloom Fosters (bloomfosters.org)! Founded right here in Fayette County, Bloom is a vital non-profit dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Georgia's foster care system. Listen in to learn how their crucial programs—including The Bloom Closet, which provides free clothing and supplies, and Bloom University, which trains foster parents in trauma-informed care—provide dignity, support, and a stable foundation for thousands of vulnerable children and the families who care for them. Discover their local origins and the statewide reach of their mission to ensure every child has a safe, nurturing family. Keep in touch with Bloom Fosters! 770-460-6652 * bloomfosters.org FaceBook * Instagram * Twitter : @bloomouryouth

22 min
09/29/2025

Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery Walk

Send us a text Speaking with the president of the Friends of the Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery, we talk about how the Cemetery Walk started, how it has changed, and what participants can expect! The Fayetteville City Cemetery Walk takes you back to some of the most prominent figures and families in Fayette County, and the program has been evolving over the years to be more than just a touristy, scripted walk. Meet family members of those interred in the old cemetery, and hear the stories that helped shape Fayette County! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase Tickets for the 2025 Walk: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-fayetteville-cemetery-walk Wreaths Across America : Fayetteville City Cemetery: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/21241/Overview/?relatedId=150000 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with the Friends of the Fayetteville City Cemetery: email: histfcc@gmail.com website: https://friendsofthehistoricfayettevillecitycemetery.orgfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1193753268058483 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jenkins, Gail. The annual Fayetteville City Cemetery Walk. Interview. 19 Sept. 2025

21 min
09/25/2025

Creating a city; the planning and development of Peachtree City

Send us a text Peachtree City is one of few planned communities in the United States, and it wasn't an American idea! Tune in to discover how a chance meeting put Peachtree City where it is today and who the primary players were in designing the area. Join me in my talk with Jill Prouty, Director of Peachtree City Public Library, and manager of the Joel Cowan History Room, as we talk about how Peachtree City was born! __________________________________________ Sources and other information: Joel Cowan History Room: Oral History Memoirs: https://peachtree-city.org/1597/Joel-Cowan-History-Room Prouty, Jill. The planning of Peachtree City. Interview. 9 Sept 2025 Follow the Peachtree City Public Library (and follow along for Throw Back Thursdays): https://www.facebook.com/PeachtreeCityLibrary/ Make an appointment to visit the Joel Cowan History room: library@peachtree-city.org Find Fayette Footprints on Instagram and Facebook: @FayetteFootprints

23 min
09/02/2025

Historic Fayette County Courthouse

Send us a text The Fayette County Courthouse is almost as old as the county itself, and it served for many years as the oldest operating courthouse in Georgia. But not long after achieving Historical Landmark status, Fayette County almost lost the beloved building, and fire wasn't the only challenge! Join me in a brief history of the courthouse coupled with my interview with Jerry Barronton, Chairman of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners during the fire and rebuild of our courthouse, and closing with a detailed description by the county on how the courthouse was to be constructed. Resources used in this episode: Barronton, Jerry. Arson at the Fayette County Courthouse. 17 July 2025. Personal Interview.Cary, Carolyn. “The Courthouse Fire.” The Citizen, 18 Apr. 2017, thecitizen.com/2017/04/18/the-courthouse-fire/. Cary, Carolyn C., editor. The History of Fayette County. Fayette County Historical Society , 1977.Sparks, S.A. Historic Fayette Courthouse On Fire. Fayette and Southside Sun. 15 April 1982.

19 min
08/05/2025

Smith & Davis: history of a retail landmark

Send us a text Join me in an interview with Tony Davis; one of the managing family members of Smith & Davis Clothing. Opening 60 years ago (August of 1965), Smith & Davis has become much more than a back-to-school jeans shop! Davis, Tony. History of Smith and Davis Family Clothing. 28 August 2025. Personal Interview.

20 min
07/08/2025

Founding of Fayette County

Send us a text Did you know Fayette County, Georgia, used to be MUCH bigger?Why does Georgia have so many counties?How is Chief William McIntosh associated with Fayette?Check out the first episode of Fayette Footprints to findout! Have suggestions, comments, correction? Please email fayettefootprints@gmail.com Resources used from this episode: Carey, Henry Charles, and Isaac Lea. “Old Historical City, County and State Maps of Georgia.” MapGeeks, 24 Sept. 2019, mapgeeks.org/georgia/#!fancybox/8af47cdd/1822-Geographical-Historical-and-Statistical-Map-of-Georgia.jpg. Cary, Carolyn C. “Fayette’s Creek Heritage.” The History of Fayette County , Fayette County Historical Society , 1977, pp. 7–11.Cary, Carolyn C., editor. The History of Fayette County. Fayette County Historical Society , 1977.“Georgia: From Parishes to Counties.” Georgia Research, 24 Nov. 2014, georgiaresearch.wordpress.com/2014/11/24/georgia-from-parishes-to-counties/.Lucas, Fielding. “Old Historical City, County and State Maps of Georgia.” MapGeeks, 24 Sept. 2019, mapgeeks.org/georgia/#!fancybox/bcf607ca/1823-Map-of-Georgia.jpg.Stock, Melissa. "William McIntosh." New Georgia Encyclopedia, 12 October 2007, https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/william-mcintosh-ca-1778-1825/

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Events, places, and people that define the culture of Fayette County, Georgia! Kenny Blum - a long-time resident of Fayette, bit of a history nerd, and amateur podcaster - hosts this monthly podcast where he researches, interviews, and shares the stories about his hometown.

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Kenneth Blum
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2025 - 2026
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9
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