Sam GowinHow many of Georgia’s counties are named after slave owners?At least 115 of Georgia’s 159 counties are named after slave owners.Apr 23, 20191Apr 23, 20191
Sam GowinThe Deed to GodIn Georgia and Tennessee, only the grantor (the seller) must sign a deed conveying real property. Even so, the grantee (the one receiving…Apr 16, 2019Apr 16, 2019
Sam GowinThe Lynching of Lon McCamyDalton’s last lynching occurred on September 6, 1936. The victim was Lon McCamy. Lon McCamy had up until recently been a dishwasher at the…Jun 24, 2017Jun 24, 2017
Sam GowinThe 1907 Lynching of Dock PoseyOn July 1, 1907, the citizens of Dalton awoke to find a dead man hanging from a downtown bridge. Around 6 o’clock A.M., the body of Dock…Jun 23, 2017Jun 23, 2017