The stories of Emanuel County, GA

8 narrated audio stories from across Emanuel County β€” hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.

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George L. Smith State Park

Where a Working Mill Became a Cypress Dream

A man-made pond, a gristmill, and the landscape they left behind.

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Parrish Mill at George L. Smith State Park

Where Water Went to Work

A restored mill reveals how water powered everyday life in Emanuel County.

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George L. Smith State Park

Where Water Still Turns the Story

A covered bridge and mill preserve South Georgia’s waterpowered past.

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Emanuel County

Why Emanuel County Bears His Name

A brief acting governor left a lasting mark on Georgia.

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Cover art for Lines on a Map, Power in a Name

Emanuel County

Lines on a Map, Power in a Name

How Emanuel County reflects Georgia’s early mapmaking and political memory.

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Emanuel County

Why a Brief Governor Left a Lasting Name

How David Emanuel’s short turn in power became a lasting Georgia honor.

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George L. Smith State Park

A Political Name, a Postcard View

How one Emanuel County name became attached to a landmark scene of water, cypress, and mill culture.

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Emanuel County

A County Drawn From the Frontier

How Georgia carved Emanuel County from frontier land and chose its name.

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