There’s nothing quite like spending a hot summer day at the lake, but many Georgians probably don’t realize that Lake …
Atlanta History
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Clark Atlanta University was established June 24, 1988 from two separate institutions – Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869).
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It seems impossible to fit the history of protests and racial inequality in Atlanta into 100 words.
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One Atlanta institution that’s been a stronghold during the pandemic (and for over a century before) is Grady Memorial, located …
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The construction of I-85 across Georgia began in September 1951 and lasted until December 1979.
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In Atlanta 25 years ago, things looked a little different than they do today.
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The year is 2016, and it proved to be a big one for Atlanta.
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Founded in 1973 as a small plot of display gardens, Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG) slowly morphed into the 30+ acre garden …
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Atlanta is no stranger to tragedies and setbacks. We have always had the ability to come together and rise above, …
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At 1,686 feet tall, Stone Mountain is the world’s largest piece of exposed granite. It’s considered one of Georgia’s seven …
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Mary Mac’s has been a Ponce hot spot for over 70 years, serving up some of the best Southern cooking …
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The Georgian Terrace, a long-standing Atlanta landmark, was designed by architect William Lee Stoddart in a beaux-arts style – modeled after the …
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Located in the Sweet Auburn community of Atlanta, Ebenezer Baptist Church has been home to those seeking spiritual guidance since its …
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Waffle House has been an Atlanta staple for decades, and while we all know how we like our hash browns …
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Since opening in October of 1884, Westview Cemetery has become a historic centerpiece in Atlanta.
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Let’s take it back nearly 400 years ago to the first Thanksgiving. When the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians gathered at …
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The Milledgeville, Georgia, home of famed American author Flannery O’Connor has reopened to the public after nearly a year of …
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While July 4th has always been a joyous occasion, we haven’t always celebrated the same way. We break down a …
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Barbecue has been a long-time favorite among southern states, but there is a notable rich history for this comfort food …
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Politics aside, the recent passing of Barbara Bush struck a chord. Beyond her place in history as a first lady …
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Every April, Atlantans enjoy the blooming of our dogwood trees and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival that celebrates them. Walter Rich, …
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Celebrated on March 17 in observance of the death of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is full …
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With one invention, Frank Mason Robinson changed not only the history of Coca-Cola, but also advertising.
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One of Georgia’s most legendary performers would have turned 87 this Sunday, September 23. Despite being blinded at age five, …
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During the Great Depression, life was hard for everyone, and Vernon Rudolph was no exception. But at least he had …
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In 1883, Lemuel P. Grant, a founding father of Atlanta, gave the city 100 acres under the stipulation that “the …
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After 68 years of selling gently used merchandise, the Nearly New Shop, owned by the Junior League of Atlanta, is …
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For almost half a century, the “Blue Dome” atop the Hyatt Regency Atlanta has been an iconic part of Atlanta’s …
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The Georgia Trust’s newest initiative, Inherit Georgia, is focused on cultivating interest among the next generation of preservationists. The initiative’s …
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The Georgia Trust Spring Ramble features exclusive tours through historic sites in Athens and Lexington, Ga. from April 17-19. Rambles …