The Georgia Gold Rush was the nation’s second “Gold Rush” and began in 1829, one year after gold was discovered in Lumpkin County. Thousands of prospectors converged on the mountains of Northern Georgia. The mines reached their peak in the late 1840’s and attention was directed to the new discoveries of California.
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Azaleas are members of the genus Rhododendron and come in a wide range of size and color. They are cultivated primarily for ornamental purposes. Azaleas are slow growing flowering shrubs, but when cut, they are able to remain fresh for several weeks. The leaves and nectar of the plant contain a toxic compound known as grayanotoxins. Accidental ingestion can effect the skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles, and nerve function of the victim; human fatalities are rare, but the toxic substance can be lethal for other animals.
