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Appreciative Guests
If you’re going to throw a party, make it a memorable party. The City of Atlanta did just that when railroad history came to town…the result? Atlanta got a free ride on a party train. This week on Stories of Atlanta, it’s a tale about the benefits of sharing water.
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Change is a fact of life
As the saying goes, the fastest way from here to there is a straight line. But, sometimes, it is not that simple. These days, there are any number of possible impediments to a speedy trip: roadwork . . . detours . . . even street names. Over the years, many of Atlanta’s streets have gone through multiple monikers. This […]
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The Iron Triangle
The Terminus location is fixed. The Iron Triangle is complete. There were winners and there were losers. It’s time to take stock on this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
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Atlanta University Center and surrounds by Kelly Jordan
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Malcolm X Fest – May 2019 and 2018 – Photos by Kelly Jordan
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The Name Change
He was one of 22 under-equipped soldiers charged with building a fort on Georgia’s western frontier during the War of 1812. After the war, he returned to the area, bought 1,000 acres and made a life for his family. The family business is long gone but the name is still around as told on this […]
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An Unexpected Guest
Our intent this week was to talk about Atlanta and her visitors. Any city that attains any sort of momentum attracts interesting visitors…some famous, some not so much. But with every visitor comes a story and this week we were going to tell a visitor story. A pretty good one too. Kind of a “Day […]
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Photo Pick: Just Opportunity Summit by Kelly Jordan
A few hundred people gathered for the first-ever Just Opportunity Summit on Thursday and Friday, set to learn and talk about equitable growth — and how to move the needle on racial and economic inclusion. Not just in Atlanta, but in all communities nationwide. “We are not talking about a technical-driven way forward exclusively,” said […]
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“Hare Krishna Festival of Chariots 2016 – 2019 by Kelly Jordan
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Photo Pick: Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) Leadership Institute. Photo by Maria Saporta
The inaugural graduating class of the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) Leadership Institute took place on Saturday, June 15 at a luncheon held at Ray’s on the River (Photo by Maria Saporta)
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Cabbagetown Reunion Festival 2019, also second “Olympics” by Kelly Jordan
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