Saturday, February 9, 2013 Posted by Debby and Hubert Yoder, DECATUR, GA — Just off the busy Clairmont Road corridor in Decatur lies Mason Mill Park, a neighborhood green space with a very interesting history. Not far from Emory University, it sits adjacent to a public library and provides playgrounds, tennis courts, and walking trails. The parkContinue reading “The Ruins”
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Atlanta’s Warped Civil Right Legacy: The Sad Story of Paschal’s Restaurant
Saturday, January 19, 2013 Posted by Debby and Hubert Yoder, ATLANTA GA — The historic Paschal’s Restaurant and Motor Hotel, where much of the civil rights movement was launched, stands in ruins. Across the street shines a brand new Wal-Mart. Parts of the neighborhood are undergoing renovation with new condos and strip malls, while Paschal’sContinue reading “Atlanta’s Warped Civil Right Legacy: The Sad Story of Paschal’s Restaurant”
The Georgia Aquarium: Sanctuary for Sea Creatures or Playground for the Rich?
Sunday, January 6, 2013 Posted by Debby and Hubert Yoder, ALTANTA, GA — For a city that conference-goers in particular love to hate, the Georgia Aquarium offers a unique sanctuary of sorts. Opened in 2005, the aquarium is the world’s largest. From the moment you walk through its doors you are transported to a magical place. TheContinue reading “The Georgia Aquarium: Sanctuary for Sea Creatures or Playground for the Rich?”
“Stay the Nite, or Stay Forever…Free Wi-Fi”
Saturday, October 13, 2012 Posted by Debby Yoder, DOUGLASVILLE, GA — For years I have driven by the extended stay hotels in my community and pondered about the people who occupy the rooms. There is little industry or tourist appeal here, so the large number of hotels has always puzzled me. I assumed the roomsContinue reading ““Stay the Nite, or Stay Forever…Free Wi-Fi””
Welcome to DragonCon!
Saturday, September 22, 2012 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta’s Labor Day weekends are filled with interesting things to do around the city. But perhaps the most popular and famous event is DragonCon. Founded in 1987, DragonCon is now the largest parade and convention dedicated to all things science fiction around (DragonCon officials willContinue reading “Welcome to DragonCon!”
Railroad Atlanta?
Saturday, August 11, 2012 Posted by Hubert and Debby Yoder, DULUTH, GA — Atlanta’s current struggles with transportation problems are ironic given the city started as a railway hub. In the early 1800s, when goods and people moved about by railroad, Atlanta was an essential crossroad between major routes north and west from Georgia’s southern ports. Some say Atlanta’sContinue reading “Railroad Atlanta?”
1970: The Year Women Finally Got the Right to Vote
Sunday, July 15, 2012 Editor’s note: I was in college in the 1980s and by then I thought discrimination and prejudice against women were things of the past (well at least for white women anyway). I wasn’t aware of it happening to me often. But during the times throughout my life when I knew it wasContinue reading “1970: The Year Women Finally Got the Right to Vote”
Caribbean Proud
Thursday, July 5, 2012 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta boasts a rich and diverse Caribbean culture with most of the 28 island nations represented. Recently the city’s 24th Annual Caribbean Carnival was held downtown. This famous parade began on West Peachtree Street and wound to the Sweet Auburn District for an all-day festival. There were more than 30Continue reading “Caribbean Proud”
College Town Poverty
Saturday, May 12, 2012 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATHENS, GA — When most people think of Athens they think of the University of Georgia, REM, the B-52s, and college football. A community bustling with the energy of young people preparing for their future and enjoying college life. But just a short half mile from campus pervasive poverty is evident.Continue reading “College Town Poverty”
Raise Your Hood to Stand Your Ground
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATHENS, GA — Like at many universities and colleges all over the country, a rally was recently held at the University of Georgia (UGA) Arch to bring attention to the case of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old that was killed while walking home from a convenience store.Continue reading “Raise Your Hood to Stand Your Ground”
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