by William Schemmel (Author)

The definitive collection of Georgia's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Georgia residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

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Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Peach State has to offer! Whether you're a born-and-raised Georgian, a recent transplant, or just passing through, Georgia Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as William Schemmel takes you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sides of the Peach State. Visit the home of what-could-be-Elvis's wrist wart; the birthplace of a tree that owns itself; and the zigzag wall of cultural-cosmic-colored totems. Meet a pig-costume-wearing reverend colonel and a crazy-for-kangaroo-conservation tour guide.Try a savory chunk o' chitlin; a salty swig of Lumpy Coke; and a MoonPie that locals claim is out of this world!

Author Biography

Decatur, Georgia, resident William Schemmel is a full-time freelance writer and photographer whose work appears regularly in newspapers, magazines, and guidebooks. This nice guy is also author of Georgia Off the Beaten Path.

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