
50 States of Folklore - Georgia: Lake Lanier's Hidden Graves
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The lake's creation involved systematic erasure of communities, with the government methodically dismantling homes, burning structures, and relocating graves. The process was not only physically destructive but psychologically traumatic, with families watching their generational homes and community infrastructure being dismantled piece by piece. The flooding effectively buried not just physical structures but also the evidence of historical racial violence, creating a metaphorical and literal burial of uncomfortable truths.
Lake Lanier has gained a reputation for being unusually dangerous, with over 500 deaths since its creation, far more than comparable bodies of water. The lake's treacherous underwater environment is filled with submerged structures like foundations, roads, and even an abandoned racing track, creating hazardous conditions for swimmers and boaters. This physical danger has merged with supernatural folklore, most notably the legend of the 'Lady of the Lake', a ghost story stemming from a 1958 car accident, and local beliefs that the lake itself carries the spiritual weight of the historical trauma inflicted on the communities beneath its waters.
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