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A Fitting Tribute
Pay a visit to pretty much any cemetery in the world and you will notice that, in addition to the traditional gift of flowers, people leave all kinds of items behind after their visit. Stones and coins are a favored way to show that the departed has not been forgotten, as are pictures and family […]
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Airstreams around Atlanta – various dates
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Degenerating Minds
It is illegal in Mobile, Alabama to spray Silly String. In West Virginia, if you’ve ever fought a duel with a deadly weapon, you can forget about running for office, that would be illegal…as would entering a mine in Wyoming should you be intoxicated. And, if you’re under the age of 18 in the State […]
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Signs of Coke in ATL – various times
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They Just Wanted Some Gum
One of the most sought-after attributes in our fast-paced, never enough time lives is convenience. As with the mousetrap, create something truly convenient and the world will beat a path to your door. The microwave oven, overnight shipping and drive-thru windows come to mind and, if you think about it, you’d probably agree with the […]
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It Started at Oglethorpe
In a moment of national unraveling, one man had the courage to stand against greed, complacency, and the erosion of public trust. This week’s Stories of Atlanta begins in the spring of 1932, as the Great Depression tightened its grip on the country. New York’s governor had come to Atlanta to speak to the graduating […]
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Pros at Con – Dragon Con – various times
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Rust in Peace – Old Car City USA – near Cartersville – various dates
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A Quiet Architect of Atlanta’s Schools
An unsung name. An unforgettable legacy. Atlanta history is filled with big names etched into its skyline and politics and Stories of Atlanta has covered many of them over the years. But some of the city’s greatest builders worked quietly, shaping lives without ever seeking the spotlight. This is one of those stories. She began […]
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A Well-kept Secret
In 1891, Atlanta’s Mayor began spending the City’s money, secretly buying land on the outskirts of Atlanta. It wasn’t a case of embezzlement, just good-old business common sense. In attempting to solve one of the City’s ongoing issues, the Mayor had made a decision, a decision that would not only affect every single Atlantan for […]
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Outside of Mercedes and in the Backyard – various dates
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He Defied the White House Press Corps
This episode of Stories of Atlanta uncovers a forgotten moment in Atlanta history—when one man, one quiet act of defiance, and an Atlanta newspaper made national headlines. It began with a locked door in Washington, D.C.It ended with a handshake that echoed across the country. Discover the story too few remember—but none should forget. It’s […]
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Changing Atlanta’s Broadcast History
A clever, under the table move that bent the rules without breaking them left a mark on Atlanta’s broadcast history. This episode of Atlanta history begins in the 1970s – nearly a thousand miles from the City of Atlanta. A struggling college radio station. A government rule that couldn’t be broken. And a wealthy businessman […]
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Sic Transit Gloria MARTA – various dates
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How Atlanta Rewrote the Old Money Playbook
Atlanta history following the Civil War, led to the adoption of The Phoenix as the city’s symbol for its rise from the war’s ashes, but the rebuilding didn’t stop there. With each passing decade, Atlanta has continued to rise. Yet unlike cities to the north, Atlanta didn’t have a class of wealthy industrialists to fund […]
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Honoring the hero C. T. Vivian – passed July 17, 2020 (same day as John Lewis!)
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They tried everything…including this
When the Braves Couldn’t Win on the Field, One Man Made Sure They Won in the Stands It’s a matter of Atlanta history that the Atlanta Braves of the 1970s weren’t known for championships—but their promotions were legendary. From ostrich races to on-the-field cash grabs, the Braves’ front office turned the ballpark into a spectacle, […]
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Five Years On – Honoring John Lewis – Feb. 21, 1940 -> July 17, 2020
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Bad Blood
In 1862, while the Civil War raged on, two men—both claiming the same badge—met inside an Atlanta saloon. Only one would walk out. This week on Stories of Atlanta, we step back into a city caught between battle lines and internal conflict. Whitt Anderson, a former Deputy Sheriff wounded at Antietam, had returned to Atlanta […]
