The stories of Lamar County, GA
8 narrated audio stories from across Lamar County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Old Jail Museum
Before Air-Conditioning, a Georgia Jail
A former jail reveals how custody and climate shaped county life.
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From Milner to the Tigers
A hometown ballplayer’s brief leap to the majors still echoes in local memory.
Old Lamar County Jail
When a New County Built Its Jail
A former jail reveals how a new county learned to govern.
Old Jail Museum
When a Jail Became a Keeper of Memory
How Barnesville turned a former jail into a place for local history.
Barnesville Commercial Historic District
Where Barnesville Learned to Do Business
A downtown district tells the story of rail, trade, and a town’s busy heart.
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From Barnesville to Atlanta’s Biggest Stage
How Charles A. Collier helped turn Atlanta into a fairground for ambition.
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The Long Arc Behind Lamar County’s Name
A county name tied to a Georgian with a complicated national career.
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When Georgia Added One More County
A young county arrives late, but fully formed.
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