Lake Chatuge in Haiwassee Georgia, was constructed in 1941. Like other lakes, construction for the project interrupted the living and the dead at the time. The lake is located in Towns County, and has developed a reputation through the years for tragic accidents and eerie tales. Some believe the spirits never truly left. After dusk,…
This Alleged Haunted Hotel in Georgia is a Scary Good Time
Atlanta is nicknamed “Hotlanta” for a reason, and it may have to do with the electromagnetic waves in the night air. Georgia is rich in history and things that go bump in the night, from haunted graveyards and lakes to hotels. If you are in the market for a scary good night, the hotel in…
The Alleged Haunting of The Masquerade in Atlanta
Do you love the music and paranormal scene, and happen to be near Atlanta? Located in the heart of downtown is The Masquerade Nightclub. The establishment is a great place to listen to a variety of genres, including rock, alternative, metal, punk, hip-hop, and indie. The lineup will always have something for everyone who enjoys…
The Curse of the Stone Pillar
Sometime in the early 1800s, a traveling preacher passed through downtown Augusta, Georgia. The preacher wanted to spread the gospel and preach the word next to a stone pillar near the farmer’s market at 5th and Broad Street, but local authorities forbade it. The preacher cursed the area and stated that if they didn’t allow…
The Waving Girl of Savannah
From 1887 to 1931, Florence Martus would greet ships entering and leaving the Port of Savannah by waving a cloth during the day and a lantern at night. It was said that she greeted boats because, as a young woman, Martus had fallen in love with a sailor and wanted to be sure he would…
The Spirit of Edwin Gould Jr
One of the more famous ghostly tales along the coast of Georgia is the story of Edwin Gould Jr. The younger Gould was the son of Edwin Gould, a railroad magnate. The family had a winter home on Jekyll Island. On February 24, 1917, Gould Jr was hunting with a friend near Latham Hammock, where…
The Legend of Blackbeard Island or Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
Many stories still circulate about the infamous Blackbeard, who once sailed the Atlantic and the inlets along the eastern coast. But did you know that the famed and feared pirate has an island named after him? Today, the Blackbeard Island NWR is a 5,618-acre island paradise that is only accessible by boat, but is treasure…
The Ghostly Tale of Mary the Wanderer
Legend says many years ago, a beautiful young woman was set to marry, but the young man died near shore when his boat capsized. Mary fell into a grief-stricken state and eventually took her own life. It is said, late at night, that you can still see Mary wandering the beaches and forests with her…
The Tybee Island Lighthouse
The Tybee Island Lighthouse is the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. Through the years, it has also been rumored to be haunted. Isn’t every lighthouse supposed to have a ghostly legend of a lightkeeper attached to it? Reportedly, this lighthouse is no different, and the ghost of the former keeper, who died in a…
The Tybee Island Phantom Ships
It’s not surprising, given the history of the coastlines, to have popular tales of ghostly ships, given the history of piracy. The legend says phantom ships and strange lights can be seen off the coast of Tybee Island on foggy nights. It is believed these stories have circulated among local fishermen in the area through…