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Avondale Mall, Decatur, GA: The Forgotten Shopping Landmark
Origins and Early Years (1964-1983) Avondale Mall, originally known as Columbia Mall, opened in 1964 near Decatur, Georgia. Developed by Macy’s, Inc., the mall covered 400,000 square feet and stood at the intersection of Columbia Drive and Memorial Drive. At the time, it was Atlanta’s second-largest shopping center, featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor retail spaces.
Metro Atlanta’s first Food Hub is now open in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs recently welcomed a new type of dining destination – SocialBites Food Hub. SocialBites combines a variety of delicious food and drink options with interactive decor and vibrant entertainment, creating a one-of-a-kind experience. Guests can order from four different food concepts at one point of purchase: The Original...
Savage Pizza Is Expanding to Three New Locations
Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. The iconic superhero-themed Savage Pizza from Little...
Paul's Pot Pies Celebrates 40 Years on Marietta Square
MARIETTA — Gerry Cottrell, of Marietta, said three great things came out of New Jersey: Bruce Springsteen, saltwater taffy and Paul’s Pot Pies. Every few weeks for the past eight years, Cottrell has been visiting the pie shop on Marietta Square to pick up 14 small chicken pot pies for his son. While his son is a die-hard chicken fan, Cottrell said he and his wife personally love the shepherd’s...
UPCOMING: Motions hearings wrap up in Young Thug’s trial
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A weeklong series of hearings are wrapping up Friday as the jury in Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial prepares to return Monday. On Wednesday, Brian Steel, one of two attorneys for the rapper - real name Jeffery Williams - was complaining to...
Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Captain! Let me command your home!”
Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website. The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male blonde labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see...
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Aug. 23, 2024
ATLANTA - Sandy Springs hosts tai chi classes on City Green: Experts say it’s a low-impact workout that can increase strength and flexibility while also reducing stress. And now, one metro Atlanta city wants to make the ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi easily accessible to everyone. The...
Sandy Springs hosts tai chi classes on City Green
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - Experts say it’s a low-impact workout that can increase strength and flexibility while also reducing stress. And now, one metro Atlanta city wants to make the ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi easily accessible to everyone. The City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks...
The Color Purple-The Musical Plays at Marietta Theatre in the Square
The Color Purple published in 1982 is a novel composed of letters by Alice Walker. nominated for 11 Academy Awards but didn’t win a single one. It was also nominated for The author won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983 along with the National Book Award for Fiction. In 1985 Speilberg produced the seminal award-winning film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey. Believe it or not, the film won four Golden Globe Awards and Goldberg won the Best Actress in a Drama. The American Film Institute ranked the film 51st on its list of the most inspiring movies.
GIVEAWAY: John Legend With The ASO At Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Experience a night like no other featuring John Legend and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Hear Legend perform hits you know and love under the stars at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on September 9. This special performance will feature songs and stories with 12-time GRAMMY winner John Legend. Experience intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” "Tonight"), unexpected stories from Legend's life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND ("Nervous," "Wonder Woman"). Click here to purchase tickets!
Marietta Art in the Park Upgrades the Art Festival Experience
For the 38th year, the historic Marietta Square will come alive Labor Day weekend with Art in thePark, a three-day outdoor event featuring fine art, local live music and creative children’s activities. Cobb County’s only fine art festival, the award-winning Marietta Art in the Park is also known for...
5 Best Roswell Barbecue Restaurants in Georgia
Roswell, Georgia, a charming suburb of Atlanta, is known for its vibrant food scene, where barbecue enthusiasts can find some of the best Southern smoked meats around. Whether you’re a fan of tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, or savory pulled pork, Roswell has a barbecue spot to satisfy your cravings.
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