The dead towns of Georgia

"The Dead Towns of Georgia" by Charles C. Jones, Jr. is about the exploration of forgotten communities in Georgia's past. The book tells of towns that were once full of life but have since faded away. Jones looks at the past of these places, noting details and key historical moments and shares the early hardships that defined these communities' trajectories. The book introduces Ebenezer, a town founded by Europeans escaping religious persecution, highlighting their struggles and their attempts to build a new home in a strange, often hostile land. Jones's writing creates a vibrant vision of Georgia's past, honoring the memory of these towns and the people who lived there.