Our city has seen its fair share of mayors throughout the years – some more notable than others.
Atlanta History
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Deemed “America’s Favorite Treasure Hunt,” the Scott Antique Market has been a destination shopping experience for decades. Founded by Don Scott, the …
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Designed by George Harwell Bond as an art deco cinema and live theater space, The Plaza Theatre first opened in …
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Located just east of Atlanta off of I-20, Arabia Mountain is one of the more popular hiking spots for city-dwellers.
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We buried our father Sam Massell yesterday in Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery. He has many legacies, but one they don’t write …
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Before the interstates, tourists still drove to Florida through Georgia, usually on challenging dirt roads.
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In the early 1920s, many came to Atlanta from the Appalachians to work in the cotton mills, bringing their music …
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Big Bethel A.M.E. in the Sweet Auburn District is believed to be the oldest predominantly African American congregation in the …
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In a city rich with history, Mary Mac’s Tea Room has made its mark on Atlanta since 1945.
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The Macy’s Great Tree Lighting began in 1948, stemming from a suggestion by the former head of advertising for Rich’s …