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Name: Devils turn around

Location Type: Cemetery

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Coordinates: 34.057353, -84.524088

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<h1><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">👹 Devil’s Turnaround: Georgia’s Haunted Cemetery Folklore</span></h1><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you’re fascinated by local legends, paranormal hotspots, and eerie cemeteries, you’ve probably heard whispers about&nbsp;</span><strong>Devil’s Turnaround</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Located near Marietta and Kennesaw in Cobb County, Georgia, this site has long been associated with strange occurrences, ghost stories, and unsettling folklore.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this post, we’ll explore what Devil’s Turnaround is, where it is, the stories surrounding it, and how you can responsibly research or visit the site.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is Devil’s Turnaround?</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Devil’s Turnaround” is the folk name given to an old cemetery in the Marietta/Kennesaw area, commonly associated with the&nbsp;</span><strong>Old Noonday Cemetery</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><strong>Noonday Extension Cemetery</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, near Noonday Missionary Baptist Church. The nickname comes from the semicircular alignment of graves, which locals have linked to eerie or malevolent activity over the decades.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The cemetery is located in Cobb County, Georgia, in the White Circle / Noonday Church Road area. Approximate coordinates for Old Noonday Cemetery are:</span></p><p><strong>34.0573° N, -84.5219° W</strong></p><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">⚠️&nbsp;</span><strong>Important:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;Many areas around the cemetery are private property. Trespassing is illegal and disrespectful. Always obtain permission before visiting.</span></blockquote><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Legends and Reported Phenomena</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Local stories and paranormal enthusiasts describe a variety of phenomena at Devil’s Turnaround:</span></p><ol><li><span></span><strong>Semicircular grave alignment</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— said to form the “turnaround” that gives the site its name.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Disembodied voices</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— whispers, chanting, or children laughing when no children are present.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Strange lights and mist</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— orbs, cold spots, and unexplained fog.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Physical sensations</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— visitors have reported sudden chills, unexplained bruises, or scratches.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Objects and symbols</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— crucifixes, holy water, and other religious items are said to provoke unusual reactions, though these claims are anecdotal.</span></li></ol><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Most of these reports are based on&nbsp;</span><strong>first- and secondhand accounts</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, folklore, and amateur investigations.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Origins of the Name</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There’s no official historical record naming it “Devil’s Turnaround.” The legend appears to have grown from:</span></p><ol><li><span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The&nbsp;</span><strong>unique grave alignment</strong></li><li><span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Repeated nighttime visits and local storytelling</span></li><li><span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Folkloric traditions warning people to avoid certain gravesites</span></li></ol><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Over time, paranormal blogs, message boards, and ghost-tour writeups amplified the reputation.</span></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Investigations &amp; Media Coverage</span></h2><ol><li><span></span><strong>YouTube investigations</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— amateur explorers have documented nighttime visits with audio and video, though evidence is atmospheric rather than conclusive.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Local folklore indexes</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— sites like Shadowlands and GhostQuest catalog anecdotal reports of hauntings in Cobb County.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Community reporting</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— blogs and forums continue to collect visitor stories, adding to the mystique.</span></li></ol><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">While intriguing,&nbsp;</span><strong>no peer-reviewed or law-enforcement-verified evidence</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;confirms paranormal activity at the site.</span></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety, Legality &amp; Ethics</span></h2><ol><li><span></span><strong>Do not trespass</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— respect property boundaries and local laws.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Respect the deceased</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— cemeteries are sacred; vandalism is illegal and disrespectful.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Document responsibly</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— if visiting, do so in daylight with non-invasive tools (camera, notebook).</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Share cautiously</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— avoid posting exact GPS coordinates publicly to prevent vandalism or trespassing incidents.</span></li></ol><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Researching Devil’s Turnaround</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you want to study the site safely:</span></p><ol><li><span></span><strong>Start with archives</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— consult Cobb County cemetery records and church archives for historical context.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Collect original sources</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— newspaper mentions, maps, and deed records.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Interview respectfully</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— speak with long-time residents, church members, and local historians.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Catalog reports</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— note dates, locations, media evidence, and source credibility.</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Avoid amplifying hoaxes</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;— carefully separate folklore from staged or viral online content.</span></li></ol><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Quick Facts</span></h2><ol><li><span></span><strong>Common name:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;Devil’s Turnaround (Old Noonday Cemetery / Noonday Extension Cemetery area)</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Location:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;White Circle / Noonday Church Road area, Marietta / Kennesaw, Cobb County, GA</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Reputation:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;Haunted / malevolent site in local folklore (orbs, voices, mist, bruises, anti-religious reactions)</span></li><li><span></span><strong>Evidence:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;Primarily anecdotal; no verified paranormal documentation publicly available</span></li></ol><p><br></p>

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Legends and Reported Phenomena Local stories and paranormal enthusiasts describe a variety of phenomena at Devil’s Turnaround: Semicircular grave alignment — said to form the “turnaround” that gives the site its name. Disembodied voices — whispers, chanting, or children laughing when no children are present. Strange lights and mist — orbs, cold spots, and unexplained fog. Physical sensations — visitors have reported sudden chills, unexplained bruises, or scratches. Objects and symbols — crucifixes, holy water, and other religious items are said to provoke unusual reactions, though these claims are anecdotal. Most of these reports are based on first- and secondhand accounts, folklore, and amateur investigations.

Source: Shadowland

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