About the book
: Learn about the area’s geography, Native Peoples, and music.
Read about and experience life on a mountain farm between 1910 and 1940.
Most of all enjoy what is an informative, relaxing read.
Sample of the work:
Immigrants from Lebanon and Greece
While small in numbers, the immigrant community in Fannin County
and the Copper Basin area were and are an important part of the society.
Families like the Maloofs, Jabaleys, Boulaukos, Xiriches, and Gaitanaglou
brought with them ethnic cooking, old country traditions, Roman and Orthodox
Catholicism, and a strong work ethic. They became successful business
people, gave back to their communities.
Grace Allen, Evangelist
Grace Allen was a Pentecostal evangelist for over
five decades. "She was on fire for the Lord," local resident Robin
Davenport recalls. "She didn't stay behind the pulpit but moved around
the altar exhorting with authority. The piano playing and singing would
get you just as excited as her preaching."
Even more remarkable is that Grace preached in a
region not known for accepting women in positions of church leadership.
When I asked her if anyone ever challenged her right as a woman to preach
she replied firmly, "It didn't matter. I was called to preach by
the Lord and I answer to God not man."
About the Author
Kathleen Thompson moved to North Georgia in 1971 and was enchanted by
the area. Since then she has documented the rich heritage of the
area through books, articles and crafts organizations. After 37 years
as an art teacher Kathleen has retired and can devote more time to her
beloved mountains and it's people. In addition to writing she paints
and does nature photography.
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