Rock Solid, The True Story of Georgia's Dixie Mafia

by Billy Stonewall Birt

The True Story of Georgia’s ‘Dixie Mafia” has never been told. At its core was one man, and he was bigger than life. He was the author and enforcer of the rules that governed the entire organization. He set the standard code that made the ‘Dixie Mafia’ impenetrable. And if anybody broke that code, he was the one they would have to face. His name was Billy Sunday Birt, and this is his story. Billy Birt’s 1970 Cyclone Mercury was the fastest whiskey car that was ever built. NASCAR had nothing on it. For the three years it roamed the highways of the Southeastern United States, the Cyclone never lost a race and was never caught in a chase. He pulled more bank heists than John Dillinger, He committed more robberies than Jessie James and He was an informant’s worst nightmare. According to a law enforcement official Billy Sunday Birt was “The Deadliest Man in Georgia History”.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stoney is a big time boaster about his dad’s exploits and the book is not well written but Stoney isn’t a writer. Stoney is a man that loved his father despite his vocation and he learned from his father’s mistakes and seems to have lead a great life on his own. Despite the book’s shortcomings, it is a fascinating story that held my interest. Also, I recommend the podcast about this book and life story called In the Red Clay. Awesome podcast that features Stoney throughout.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of interesting history about Winder Georgia. It is not the best written book. It does read as if the author is sitting at a table with you telling you the stories himself. Overall of a fascinating read about an interesting time. Definitely have a slice of southern American life.

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this after listening to the podcast. Interesting story.