The boundaries of Buckhead cover an enormous area, so this week I've tried to stick to the early and general history of this well-known neighborhood. Listen to learn about how both...
Archive for September 2019
Sep 27th, 2019
Buckhead
Sep 20th, 2019
Bonus Mini: First Public Execution
This week were doing things a little different. I'm giving you a chance to hear one of my Patreon-exclusive mini-episodes about Atlanta's first public execution. For just $1 per mo...
Sep 13th, 2019
Boxing + Tiger Flowers
From John Sullivan's visit to Atlanta in 1883 for a “scientific sparring exhibition” his second visit in 1893 and the governor sending the Volunteer Militia to chase out a boxing m...
Sep 6th, 2019
African American Newspapers
This week, we have a story about African American newspapers, but it’s so much more than paper and words. Behind each publication was a man with an agenda, with strong beliefs and ...