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North Cobb Senior Center
North Cobb Senior Center 3900 South Main Street, Acworth, GA, United StatesDeath on the Southern Rails
Georgia Room at Switzer Library 266 Roswell Street NE, Marietta, United StatesWhile rail travel improved mobility and opened new markets, it could sometimes be incredibly dangerous. Sadly, train wrecks and mishaps changed the lives of passengers, workers, and innocent bystanders. Author Todd DeFeo recounts some of the deadliest wrecks in Southern history, including lesser-known wrecks during the Civil War and the 20th century.
Georgia Archives: Oddities on the (Georgia) Rails
Georgia Archives 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA, United StatesWhile many histories center on dates and places, they overlook some funnier, if not downright bizarre, happenings throughout the years. From armed robberies to a duel between long-time friends, some of the most intriguing events to happen in history were plain weird. Author Todd DeFeo recounts some of the highlights (or lowlights) that happened on […]