With a bustling growth rate and two major manufacturing plants moving into the county, Chatham is rapid transforming. But change is not new to the county. Below, explore residents' stories of the change and development they've witnessed in Chatham over the years.
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Growing Up
Learn about what childhood was like in Chatham. Hear stories about childhood games residents played, the daily chores they completed, and the local hangout spots they frequented. Recordings also touch on interviewee's experiences going to Chatham county schools.
Major changes are afoot in Chatham county. Residents were asked about these changes, where they notice them happening, and what they envision for Chatham's future. Hear their responses here.
Changes in society often lead to changes in language. Hear residents' observations about language in the county, the characteristic Chatham sound, and what, if any effect the changes in Chatham have had on the way residents speak.
The East/West divide (and to a lesser extent, North/South divide) has a long history in Chatham. Learn more about this somewhat fraught geographic division in the county and how it affects everything from local politics to economic development.
