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The Thinking Machine
He was among the more well-known writers of his day, often compared to the creator of Sherlock Holmes. He traveled in a rarified circle of fame and success which was certainly a far cry from his days writing sports for the Atlanta Journal. A Georgia man who made it big discovers the end is near […]
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Pride in the flag – various dates and locations
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Very Hush-Hush
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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High around Loews – Peachtree near 11th Street – various dates
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Why So Wide?
It was rumored to have miraculous, healing properties and, if the first-person accounts were to be believed, drinking the water from this spring was good for what ails you. Miracle cure or not, what it most definitely turned out to be was a really good business opportunity. It is the tale of thirst and the […]
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Views of Inman Park – various dates
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Making A Statement
As students of Atlanta history, we have learned a lot through quotes about what people have to say about the city that we call home. Clearly, a lot of people have not been shy about expressing their thoughts on Atlanta and Atlantans. From glowingly poetic prose to less than flattering descriptions, those who have encountered […]
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In and Around the High Museum – various dates up to the present
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Political Pull
Two men sit down for a conversation. As a result, one of the men, and influential industrialist and newspaper owner, commits his political support to the other man. This is enough to get the other man elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, where, according to the plan they hatched during their conversation, the new […]
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Candler Park – Recent Past up to Present
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In and around Woodruff Park – various dates
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Decatur & Peachtree
G.W. Collier was one of those Atlantans who got in on the ground floor of a good thing. When he first came to the region there was nothing but wilderness and Indians. When Marthasville was incorporated as Atlanta, he became the city’s 1st postmaster and to fulfil his duties, he purchased a small parcel of […]
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Beloved John Lewis – Life and Memorials – January 2017 to August 2024
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The Second Career
One of the early residents of Atlanta was Dr. Joseph Thompson, who had been lured to the young city by an old friend. Dr. Thompson had a well-known and respected 20-year medical career in Decatur but issues with rheumatism put an end to his practice. He was running an inn when J. Edgar Thomson, a […]
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Broad St. – one block ‘tween MLK and Mitchell – 2017 to today
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An Appeal to Patriotism
During times of national crisis, we are all called upon to do our part. Such was the case during World War One when a plan was hatched for Atlantans to conserve oil and gasoline for the war effort. An interesting twist was, for those who violated the restrictions, there was no fine. Instead, the city […]
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Tibet Week at Emory – Mandala Ceremony – past years
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An Explosion of Growth
In the later part of the 20th century, Atlanta experienced a period of rapid growth thanks to events set in motion with the beginning of World War II. Due to its transportation history and the city’s foresight in developing its aviation capabilities, Atlanta came through “The Big One” in prime position to become the city […]
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National Center for Civil and Human Rights – various dates
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