Saturday, March 23, 2013 Posted by Debby and Hubert Yoder, ALTANTA, GA — Oakland Cemetery, right in the heart of Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood and not far from downtown, was established in 1850 before the concept of public parks had emerged. Back then people would go to the cemetery to picnic, spend time outside and enjoyContinue reading “Mixed Use: The Historic Cemetery that Feels Like A Public Park”
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The Ruins
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”
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?”
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