Fayette Footprints
Events, places, and people that define the culture of Fayette County, Georgia!
Kenny Blum - a long-time resident of Fayette, bit of a history nerd, and amateur podcaster - hosts this monthly podcast where he researches, interviews, and shares the stories about his hometown.
Kenny’s journey began years ago teaching high school English —where American Literature was a staple—before evolving into a library media role. He doubled down on his historical pursuits, collecting credentials via a Fayette-Henry Summer History grant, prestigious teacher institutes at Monticello and Mount Vernon, and a stint as a Social Studies site coordinator - with a Georgia Council for the Social Studies presentation tucked neatly into his cap.
Today, he serves as both a docent and board member with the Fayette County Historical Society. Having managed school video and audio production for nearly three decades, diving into the technical mechanics of podcasting was a welcome next step rather than an obstacle. Given that his personal media has long been dominated by history documentaries and podcasts, launching Fayette Footprints was practically inevitable. He isn't aiming for global domination or viral renown; it’s simply a passion project designed to bring Fayette’s rich past to life, one story and one local listener at a time.
Fayette Footprints
Latest Episodes
Fayette's Literary Legacies
Step into the rich literary heritage of Fayette County in this special episode of Fayette Footprints. Join me as I sit down with Mark Wallace Maguire for an engaging conversation celebrating three towering figures who put our cou...
Starr's Mill : History is in the Details
An interview with Thomas Dorsey, docent for Starr's Mill building and museum. Thomas shares just a few of the thousands of stories associated with the most photographed place in Georgia!
Brooks: 40 miles and 40 years from everything!
Speaking with Dan Langford, Brooks Mayor tracing seven generations in Brooks, and Bishop Watts, a hobby historian promoting the restoration of Brooks architecture, we talk about the history and the future of Brooks. Join me in this firesi...
Woolsey: looking forward to protect the past
Join me in a chat about the history of Woolsey with the unofficial historian, Frank Carden, who has spent his life in Woolsey and much over four decades serving his town. From Dr. IG Woolsey's land purchase to a growing community to...
America 250 Celebration at the Historic Fayette County Courthouse
Join me as I speak with Dori Johnston (Daughters of the American Revolution) and Marc Pottieger (Sons of the American Revolution) about a huge family event celebrating America 250. Daughters of the American Revolution:
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