About this episode

This episode explores the haunted history of Lake Lanier, a man-made reservoir near Atlanta, Georgia, known for its dark past and deadly reputation.

Just an hour outside of Atlanta, Georgia, lies Lake Lanier—a man-made reservoir that’s become a vacation destination for locals. What many don’t know is beneath its murky waters lies a disturbing past. Stories of racial violence, forgotten cemeteries, and underwater buildings have fueled rumors of restless spirits and hauntings. Perhaps explaining why it’s one of the most deadly lakes in America, even today.

Topics covered

• hauntings
• supernatural
• history
• racial violence
• urban legends

Keywords

• Lake Lanier
• hauntings
• supernatural
• Atlanta
• racial violence
• cemeteries
• underwater buildings
• deadly lakes

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Lake Lanier, Atlanta, Georgia

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