The Historic Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta:: Speaking Stones

Approximately seventy thousand souls lay in rest at historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. They are the silent witnesses of what has gone on before. Their stones carry their stories and the history of Atlanta. Cathy Kaemmerlen, renownedMoreApproximately seventy thousand souls lay in rest at historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. They are the silent witnesses of what has gone on before. Their stones carry their stories and the history of Atlanta. Cathy Kaemmerlen, renowned storyteller and Georgia author, explores the tales behind many of the cemeterys notable figures, including:Margaret Mitchell, of Gone with the Wind fameBobby Jones, 1930 winner of all four major golf championshipsThe Rich brothers, founders of Richs Department StoreJoseph Jacobs, in whose pharmacy the first Coca-Cola was served