As the white population in Georgia grew, the demands to solve the "Indian problem" increased. In 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, and Jackson quickly signed the bill into law.

"It's my family's legacy to the tribe." Georgia, the Peach State, produces nearly 25,000 tons of peaches every year, but falls far behind California, which produces nearly 475,000 tons each year.

The Hempstead County Historical Society will meet on July 22, 2025, to discuss the impact of the "Trail of Tears" on Hempstead County, which involved the forced relocation of approximately 100,000 ...