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Update: 'Ghosts of Athens and Beyond: History and Haunting of North Georgia' is a finalist for the 2023 Georgia Author of the Year Award in the History category! In this collection of all-new tales from author Tracy L. Adkins, Ghosts of Athens and Beyond: History and Haunting of North Georgia blends the historical with the haunted for more than forty locations in Athens and North Georgia. Explore all-new locales and revisit the most haunted spots from her first book, Ghosts of Athens, places that have even more spine-tingling tales to tell. Uncover captivating historical details and tales of the supernatural, many of which are first-hand accounts told by the souls who experienced them. From humorous to heartwarming to hard-to-believe, these intriguing tales are more than just Halloween fun. Join this excursion through the vibrant history of North Georgia and meet the spirits who can't seem to say goodbye. Locations you'll visit include: Ashford ManorThe R.E.M. SteepleThe Oconee County Welcome CenterSmithonia PlantationThe Fitzpatrick HotelBerry CollegeThe Stovall HouseHardman FarmThe Chastain-Brawley HouseThe Old Pickens County Jailand more...