GEORGIA: Dirt POOR, DYING Rural Towns - Far Off The Interstate
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Published 2023-01-21
Travel Vlog 190
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When I stumble across old abandoned houses while out walking in the woods I often think about how it was someones pride and joy at some point long ago that they looked after. These people lived their lives, joy and sorrow, hardships and blessings. Now they are long gone from this world. Its humbling to think about.
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The crosses you see along the highways in the south are roadside shrines where someone's loved one died in an accident.
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From GA. Drive through all those towns except Kite regularly on Route 15 while going between Athens and Savannah. Sandersville and Tennille are physically adjacent to each other. Both cool old towns, particularly Sandersville, which is seemingly the way richer of the two. The tower in Tennille is an old water tower. If you’re ever in that area again, go to Milledgeville; has a mostly abandoned Victorian era insane asylum that was once the largest in the world.
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I’ve lived in Georgia all my life and believe me you don’t need to go to the rural area to find abandoned houses like these. You can find neighborhoods like these with houses all boarded up in Atlanta city itself. They did a clean up a few years ago around the city and they found so many bodies in those abandoned houses.
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The small old house with the tin roof reminds me of my grandparents home in Union Springs, Alabama. No running water nor restrooms. I miss my grandparents ❤️
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I like the way you present statistics on every town you visit. It just proves that most of us (not all) are a product of our own environment.
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If old homes could speak. Georgia is a fascinating place.
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Those old houses in Bartow (pronounced "bar-toe") those style houses are common throughout GA with sharecroppers. Most are very old and the people that live in the very poor. Most fell into disrepair and were abandoned. Heard of Kite never been there. My Mom was born in Sandersville. I've never been there I was raised in the Macon area. No living in SC after a career in the USAF. Thanks for showing me these cool small towns in my home state.
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I grew up in Swainsboro, GA . So I have rode through all these towns with my dad. This video brought back lots of memories.
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Oh, my gosh! The house in Sandersville you took a second look at. How beautiful. Can’t we all imagine having lemonade on that porch? It must be something to see on the inside. I had a nice feeling about this town. I also had a warm feeling from Wrightsville. I woke up today wanting a car trip, and once again I got it.. thanks to you! Just sipping coffee and going along for the ride. You made it happen! Love to you and Nicole
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I love touring through these older towns. They have such a rich and interesting story that needs to be told and archived for future generations. Thanks Lord Spoda for sharing. Stan
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I lived in Waynesboro over 30 years ago, it was literally like living in Mayberry, it was awesome, love and miss it
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I'm from Sandersville and absolutely loved growing up there!! Another bit of history, during Sherman's march to the sea, he had a stay at the Brown Museum in town and would not burn down the County Courthouse because of its beauty. Thank you for the video! I recognized all parts of each town you visited.
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I thought I hated the rural life until I hit my 30s. All of my old classmates/friends are long gone. Some came back only to leave again but here I am still here with cheap rent living just fine while they struggle in larger cities.
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i started to binge watch your videos december 18 last year. I just turned a month now watching your videos and loving all of them. Love from the Philippines, General Santos City!
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You are uncovering hidden treasures, it’s sad how we discard the past, how we neglect people and places…
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Herschel Walker grew up in a single room shack with no running water or bathroom. He was dirt poor. He is the perfect example of being anything you put your mind to and climbing out of that poverty.
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I watch all your videos.. counting humans.. on the streets, going to work, school, skateboarding kids, old people with walkers, couples with young kids, bicycles.. there aren't any! (maybe one) are we all isolated in our own little worlds? Thanks for your hard work. Hugs for the wife🤗
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Thanks for the caboose and train station. You were about 2 hours away from me in McCormick SC. Thank you again!
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LOVE your work !! You dont need to 'jazz it up' !! as its perfect the way it is, which is why I come here- to see the historical houses and hear the stats -(I,m in Australia) Thank you. Great work.
