Lawrenceville, GA, was a sleepy hamlet some thirty miles from Atlanta. Many of its residents were farmers, while others commuted to jobs closer to the city, at plants like the General Motors Assembly Plant and Western Electric, a manufacturer of transoceanic phone cables. Soon the city would be caught up in a growth spurt in which its county, Gwinnett, would become the fastest … [Read more...] about The Story Behind The Shooting of Larry Flynt
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Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise
In the early years of the new United States of America, the Southeastern part of the continent was home to a large native American population. Early on, government leaders, in a plan backed by inaugural President George Washington, adopted a policy of trying to "civilize" the Native Americans to have them adapt to the customs of the white settlers. Christianity, property … [Read more...] about Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise
A Love of Cemeteries
I know it sounds odd to some, but cemeteries have always been an important piece of my life. These acres of markers and tombstones tell stories, reveal history, and relive memories. So many people that molded my life rest there that a visit is almost a homecoming. A couple of hours here, feeling connected to those you've loved and lost, and learning a bit about the lives and … [Read more...] about A Love of Cemeteries
Introduction to the “Mike Chapel is Innocent” Series
On Saturday, September 11th, I attended a combination book launch and rally by a group that supports the theory that Police Officer Michael Chapel was wrongly convicted of the 1993 murder of Emogene Thompson. Over 150 people showed up to support the cause and listen to a presentation by the new book’s author, Henry Ball. The event, held at Lawrenceville, GA’s Historic … [Read more...] about Introduction to the “Mike Chapel is Innocent” Series
