Hart Mizell
Hart Mizell is a historian, teacher, and author whose work focuses on the people, landscapes, and institutions that shaped rural Georgia and the American South. A lifelong resident of Telfair County, Georgia, he is a graduate of Columbus State University and teaches at Telfair County High School. He is the owner and publisher of Pineridge Press, which he founded to help Southern authors and historians bring their work to readers. His work draws on archival research, fieldwork, family history, and community engagement, ranging from the multi-volume History of Telfair County, Georgia to genealogy, sports history, and historical fiction. Volume One: Land Between the Rivers was nominated for a Georgia Author of the Year Award.
About Hart Mizell: Q&A
- How can I get involved in local history?
- Hart is a member of the local Pioneer Historical Society. Historical societies and other local history organizations exist across the country. You can explore the American Association for State and Local History’s map to find organizations near you. Find local history organizations
- What does Hart enjoy doing in his free time?
- One of Hart’s hobbies is powerlifting. At the 2024 American Cup, he squatted 705 pounds, a Georgia state record. View Hart’s OpenPowerlifting results
- How is Hart involved in sports history?
- Hart was named a Yoseloff Scholar by the Society for American Baseball Research in 2015 and is an active member of the High School Football Historians Association.
- Where can I find Hart’s public appearances?
- The Events & Appearances page lists upcoming engagements and past events. View events
Published & forthcoming
Land Between the Rivers
The History of Telfair County, Volume I
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From Jamestown to Telfair County
A History of the Mizells in Early America, 1632–1813
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Mizells of the Ocmulgee Country
The Mizell Family of Telfair, Dodge, Wilcox, and Pulaski Counties, 1813–1951
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Crossroads of the New South
The History of Telfair County, Volume II
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The Confederate Yankees
An Unlikely Baseball Story in the Deep South
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The Pioneer and the Judge
A Wiregrass Georgia Family Saga
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Hurricane Helene
A Southern Catastrophe and the Struggle to Recover
Book details →Forewords and editorial contributions
Hart Mizell contributed the foreword to Folks Huxford’s History of Clinch County, Georgia, the opening title in The Pineridge Press Historical Preservation Series.
