For some idea on how seriously Georgia takes ghosts, consider that there are at least 81 listed paranormal societies according to a national database. There are even more if you consider the overlapping jurisdictions with other states. Meanwhile, there is no telling how many anonymous believers are really out there. Here are some of the reported hot spots in Georgia.
Anthony’s Fine Dining
3109 Piedmont Road N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30305
Featured on the S.I.P.R’s website, Anthony’s Restaurant was a “fine dining” location built in an old plantation home. There have been reported sightings and odd sounds upstairs and downstairs. In a bizarre turn, this location was sold to a developer who wanted to convert the building into a yacht and polo club, despite its location. Just six months and a series of breached contracts later, this plan was abandoned. Current owners are hoping to use this location as a venue for special events like weddings, but fittingly perhaps, it has a reputation for being cursed, albeit by questionable business decisions.
Oakland Cemetery Atlanta and “The Devil’s Turnaround” Marietta
The natural location for spirits would be cemeteries and there is no shortage of these in the area. Oakland Cemetery is said to be haunted by spirits of Civil War soldiers buried there. Supposedly, the "tomb of the unknown" is where most hauntings are seen. Devil's Turnaround Cemetery is particularly interesting. Allegedly, some of the spirits in the oddly shaped graveyard become violent when approached with crosses or Bibles. The tombstones in the heavily wooded area supposedly date back to the Civil War era.
Old Roswell Cemetery
www.roswellghosttour.com
Rather than face prosecution for criminal trespassing, it is best to stick to locations with regulated tours. The Old Roswell Cemetery was originally the burial ground for a Methodist church and was founded in 1846 or 1848. There is plenty of authentic an interesting history to be explored in the daylight, but seasonal walking tours make good use of the local atmosphere at night.
Some say several rooms of the Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park are haunted, as well as the cemetery there at the end of Main Street. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is also reported to be haunted by Confederate soldiers killed there.
The Olde Pink House (Savannah, GA)
It's no secret that Savannah, GA is a hotbed of activity where the paranormal is concerned. The area's rich history dictates the possibility that plenty of restless spirits exist. At The Olde Pink House, a historic manse-turned-restaurant, just about every employee claims to have seen the ghost of James Habersham Jr., the mansion's original owner. Even scarier, one patron claims to have seen a man dressed in Revolutionary attire, sitting at the end of the bar. The man looked solid, like any human being. He tipped his hat and smiled. When the customer turned to the bartender to comment on the "costumed employee", the man had vanished.
One of the city's oldest standing nightclubs, The Masquerade, has been known to harbor more than a few strange occurrences. A former mill, legend has it that many unusual tragic accidents took place there. Years later employees of the club have claimed to see the ghost of a tall black man walking around backstage. Additionally, on the steps leading to Heaven (the upper level of the club) people claim to have heard footsteps, heard screams, and felt "odd" sensations.
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