A New Civilization:The Cherokee Nation in Georgia, Part III
The Cherokee Nation joins Andrew Jackson in his fight against the Creek "Red Sticks." After helping Jackson win the war, and saving his life, the future president demands cession of Cherokee land.
Winfield Scott
No single man influenced the shaping of military policy in the first hundred years of Our Nation's history than Winfield Scott. From the War of 1812 to the Mexican-American and the American Civil War, Scott was a strategic and tactical leader. But his toughest decisions came leading up to the Removal of the Cherokee Indians on the Trail of Tears By Randy Golden More People...
Ross House
Along the old Georgia (or Federal) Highway, Ross House was the first post office in the Cherokee Nation and home to John Ross, who would lead the nation for nearly forty years. More interesting places
Secession!
The Confederate States of America waited for the outcome of a crucial vote on secesion in Georgia on January 1, 1861. The actual outcome of the vote was significantly different than the people of our state were led to believe. More history
Walker County
From the earliest days, when a Cherokee council hall was the county's first courthouse to the battle that raged around the courthouse during the Civil War, to the Fred Tokars' trial, Walker County life has been centered around its courthouse. About North Georgia editors More counties...
Brothers
Author and About North Georgia Contributing Editor Wayne Bengston pens a moving poem about the men who fought the Civil War.
Georgia's Millenium Problem
That's right, the state of Georgia's Millenium problem is going to affect all of us. And to ease the pain, About North Georgia has come up with this handy guide to...More travel
Oak Ridge Trail Carters Lake popularity is growing rapidly thanks to trails like Oak Ridge. This easy-to-moderate loop takes you through four diverse eco-communities and some scenic views of the lake
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