Valona, GA
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| Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Edwards Vernon | Fishing Traditions & Fishing Futures in Georgia |
Interview with Michael Edward Vernon. |
Victoria Barrett, Julia Thomas | Valona, GA | UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Southern University | |
| Renee Audrey Jones | Fishing Traditions & Fishing Futures in Georgia |
Interview with Renee Audrey Jones. |
Victoria Barrett, Julia Thomas | Valona, GA | UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Southern University | |
| Robert Todd | Fishing Traditions & Fishing Futures in Georgia |
Robert Todd is a descendant of a long line of shrimp fishermen, with roots deeply entrenched in the trade that spans over four generations. Born and raised in the coastal enclave of Valona, McIntosh County, Todd's life has been inextricably linked to the sea and the shrimping industry from a tender age. His early exposure to the family business under the tutelage of his father and grandfather instilled in him a profound appreciation for the craft of shrimping. |
Ahmauri Williams-Alford, Nompumelelo Hlophe , Alexis McGhee | Valona, GA | UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Southern University | |
| Suzanne Forsyth | Dock Stories |
On February 27, 2025, Kristin Meewen and Lilah Henderson interviewed Suzanne Forsyth in McIntosh County, Georgia, for the Dock Stories oral history project. Suzanne Forsyth is a third-generation dock owner and manager whose family has been associated with the Valona dock for nearly a century. Her grandfather established the business in the 1930s, transitioning from oysters to shrimp. Her husband and other relatives operated boats, while she managed the fish house. Forsyth has lived in Valona her entire life and draws on decades of experience in Georgia’s commercial shrimping industry. |
Lilah Henderson, Kristin Meeuwen | Valona, GA | Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
| Tommy Brown | Fishing Traditions & Fishing Futures in Georgia |
Interview with Tommy Brown. |
Savannah Bell, Amber Gosser | Valona, GA | UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Southern University |