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Georgia History Guy

Georgia History Guy

By Jay Brackman

My podcast strives to tell the stories of Georgia's history- its places, its events, its people, and their significance.
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#10- Providence Canyon- Georgia's Little Grand Canyon

Georgia History GuySep 01, 2021

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#10- Providence Canyon- Georgia's Little Grand Canyon

#10- Providence Canyon- Georgia's Little Grand Canyon

We'll explore Stewart County's gem, Providence Canyon, and let you decide if you want to visit it
Sep 01, 202115:30
#11- The Georgia Guidestones

#11- The Georgia Guidestones

The Georgia Guidestones are full of mysticism, a way to reconstruct a world, and good vibrations for some people
Aug 31, 202116:52
#9- Traveler's Rest State Historic Site

#9- Traveler's Rest State Historic Site

Let's take a brief look at what makes this NE Georgia architectural gem so important to Georgia's history
Aug 31, 202110:12
#8 Abraham Baldwin- Founding Father of UGA

#8 Abraham Baldwin- Founding Father of UGA

Abraham Baldwin wasn't born in Georgia, but he contributed a lot to its early development. In this episode, we'll look at what he did to better his newfound home.
Aug 08, 202114:59
#7 Underground Atlanta

#7 Underground Atlanta

We'll look at the origins of Underground Atlanta, a long-time entertainment district in downtown Atlanta, and speculate on what might happen to it next.
Aug 08, 202124:42
#1 Standing Peachtree Park

#1 Standing Peachtree Park

In this episode, we take a brief look at Atlanta's first permanent settlement, Standing Peachtree. We look at its location and its significance in Atlanta's growth.
Aug 08, 202116:08
#6 The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia

#6 The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia

We'll look at each of these beautiful places so that you can understand why you might want to visit each of them.
Aug 08, 202118:57
A Short History of The Home Depot

A Short History of The Home Depot

The Home Depot is the largest home improvement franchise in the United States and was founded in Metro Atlanta in 1978. Let's look at how and why it grew and what makes it different from what came before it.
Jan 26, 202115:36
Georgia's World Record Largemouth Bass

Georgia's World Record Largemouth Bass

George W Perry landed the world record largemouh bass on June 2, 1932, a record that has only been tied once (in 2009) and never surpassed. Let's review what happened and why this record is so special to anglers.
Jan 19, 202115:58
The Yazoo Fraud of 1795

The Yazoo Fraud of 1795

This Fraud reshaped Georgia forever. Let's take some time to understand what happened and how Georgia changed from it.
Jan 10, 202119:13
A Brief History of Augusta GA

A Brief History of Augusta GA

In honor of the Masters Golf Tournament being held in Augusta last weekend, let's take a brief look at Augusta's history and its place in Georgia history overall
Nov 22, 202016:55