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Transcript of interviews detailing the historical economic development, environmental changes, and community life in the tri-state Appalachia region, highlighting both the mining era and the growth of family-run Mercier Orchards.
Year: 2026
Region / city: Tri-state Appalachia, including Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee
Theme: Regional economic development, mining, agriculture, community life
Document type: Oral history / documentary transcript
Institution / organization: Ducktown Basin Museum; Mercier Orchards
Authors / speakers: Ryan Petersen, Rachel Gray, Melissa Mercier Lillard, Billy Wayne Chastain, Sarah Mickens, Tim Mercier
Target audience: General public interested in regional history and local industries
Historical period covered: 19th century – 21st century
Key industries: Copper mining, agriculture, textiles
Significant events: Discovery of copper ore in Ducktown Basin, closure of mines in 1987, development of Mercier Orchards and local tourism
Environmental impact: Acid rain from smelting operations, deforestation in Copper Basin
Community impact: Employment shifts, business closures, cultural continuity in small towns
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