Railroad History of Acworth

North Cobb Senior Center 3900 South Main Street, Acworth, GA, United States

Learn from a train historian about the people and places of the Western and Atlantic Railroads. This discussion will be focused on Acworth’s history of the railroads. Presented by Todd […]

Death on the Southern Rails

Georgia Room at Switzer Library 266 Roswell Street NE, Marietta, United States

While 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 […]

Live at Sessions Stand

Sessions Stand 397 North Sessions Street, Marietta, GA, United States

Georgia Archives: Oddities on the (Georgia) Rails

Georgia Archives 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA, United States

While 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 […]