Archive for January 2009
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Presidential transition smooth, unlike when Georgia fought over three governors
Barack Obama took office without a stumble, except for that oath of office. Just after World War II, the State of Georgia saw a much more difficult transition. The November 1946 election for governor saw the people of Georgia do what they’d done three times previously – elect the red suspenders wearing Gene Talmadge to [...]
Church moved by the Hand of God
Weathermen will tell you a hurricane hit the coast of North Carolina in 1876, but the people in the small town of Swanquarter say it was a blessing from God. Swanquarter lies on the coast of the Tarheel State. It’s so small it’s unincorporated – the only unincorporated county seat in America. Swanquarter’s people have [...]
