Georgia has haunted forests aplenty
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Georgia's great outdoors are a top spot to commune with the supernatural.
Why it matters: The state's rich history makes for ample places where poltergeist tales can take root.
Zoom in: Some of Atlanta's most haunted hallowed grounds include the Fox Theatre, Oakland Cemetery and the former Winecoff Hotel, where more than 100 people died in the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history, according to the Altanta History Center's list of haunts.
Zoom out: The Andersonville Civil War prison, Savannah's 1790 Inn and Tavern and Marietta's Square have earned spots on Shadowlands, a repository of spooky places across the country.
Caveat: These haunts are unverified, and many echo the familiar could-have-happened-anywhere ghost stories you read as a kid ("so there's this hitchhiker, OK").
Frightening fact: If your house is actually haunted, here's what you need to know before selling it.
- In Georgia, a seller is not required to disclose whether a death has taken place on the property unless they're asked, according to a Zillow analysis of state laws.