Originally built in 1904 as the home of Rhodes Furniture founder Amos Rhodes, Rhodes Hall has been an Atlanta landmark …
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Already owned by the city and located around a large lake, Lakewood Fairgrounds was the perfect site for the new …
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Established in 1889, Agnes Scott College in Decatur educates women from around the world to “think deeply, live honorably and …
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When the Atlantic Steel mill – established in 1901 – officially shut down operations in 1997, the land was environmentally …
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Originally home to the Cherokee people and later American settlers, Kennesaw Mountain was a peaceful farming area until June 27, …
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For 138 years, Atlanta-based Rich’s was a leading department store throughout the South and a favorite among locals. Rich’s – …
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Named after the naval hero Stephen Decatur, the city of Decatur was founded in 1822 as a DeKalb County seat. …
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When Bobby Jones Jr. found national success as a golfer in the 1920s, his hometown’s interest in the game soared …
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After the Cherokee Indian removal in 1838, the state of Georgia began auctioning tracts of land along the Chattahoochee River. …
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On the lot where the Cathedral of St. Philip’s members now park their cars once stood a mansion-turned-toy museum. The …
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