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East Atlanta Village

A blog for East Atlanta Village and surrounding communities.

Thursday, April 29, 2004

Larry Johnson has a great site where he posts photos from Oakland cemetery and follows developments at Glenwood Park, Atlantic Station, and this Sembler Development. Thanks to Larry -- who doesn't know me -- I took a walk in Oakland Cemetery last weekend with my girl. It is well worth checking out. Try swinging by Ria's Bluebird and then walking off breakfast (maybe a hangover) in the park/cemetary. Margeret Mitchell and Bobby Jones are buried in the cemetery. (Side Note: Mary Rose Taylor, founder of the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum used to be married to Charlie Rose, of PBS)

Monday, April 26, 2004

An Article about East Atlanta Village, suggesting you might
gird your loins on Glenwood? Maybe I have been in the village too long.

Sunday, April 25, 2004

ABout East Atlanta Village

Flat Shoals Road in East Atlanta used to be a major trade route for Native Americans, particularly the Creek and the Cherokee tribes, according to a recent article in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles. After the civil war ended in the 1860s, East Atlanta quickly recovered and became a suburb of Atlanta. At the time, Moreland Avenue was nothing more than a dirt path. Throughout the early 20th century, hardship fell on the area, though the neighborhood remained racially integrated. Just 10 years ago, the neighborhood was practically ignored by city trendsetters because of the intimidating crime and drug scene. But an infusion of urban pioneers served as a catalyst for growth and renewal.
Homes & Lifestyles Publishing