Atlanta Off-Topic

[Spartan]

I was thinking about creating a thread with a summary of Atlanta's history from it's earliest days.

What do you guys think?

Also, what if I could put something together like this this P&C Index Thread that Aessotariq did in the Miami forum.

What would you think of that?

I'd say you have your work cut out for you

[ironchapman]

Thanks, Spartan.

I've got about half of the profile done in MS Word...I'll post it later today.

[ironchapman]

Well, the profile is officially finished, it's passed the five-day mark (which is the limit to which you can edit things).

I mentioned this in the profile, but I'd like to thank Spartan for pinning the topic.

My next profile will be on Chicago...expect in about a week.

[CarolinaLove]

Is Atlanta's Airport included in the cities land area? Geographically, it's located in Clayton County (I think). If it isn't included, i think Atlanta should add it on.

[Spartan]

No. That only happens if the airport is in the city limits, and it is not in this case.

[ironchapman]

I read somewhere that atlanta has one of the largest 4th of July Parades in the nation...any truth to that?

I'll probably be in Atlanta to watch it. Any advice on where to go to see it, where to park, anything else I should know?

By the way, Spartan, why'd you add that "I am the original Spartan" into your sig?

[Spartan]

By the way, Spartan, why'd you add that "I am the original Spartan" into your sig?

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Because I'd hate for anyone to have doubts on which is the original Spartan.

[meep]

Was it just nervousness because he was on the job for just a few months?  Or is he incomptent?

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It's funny you mentioned jb, because I hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere else. He did see very "off". My kid noticed it, too. We chalked it up to maybe he's just not a good public person, nervous, or emotional...

It was really strange when in mid-sentence, he would just sort of blank out. I haven't seen much of him myself, so I really just tried to assume the best (above).

[monsoon]

Because I'd hate for anyone to have doubts on which is the original Spartan.

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Indeed.

[ironchapman]

Just for the record, my birthday is tomorrow.

[Lady Celeste]

Just for the record, my birthday is tomorrow.

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Let me be the first to tell you...............

Happy Birthday Ironchapman!!!!!!!!

I wish you many many many more happy birthdays.

I checked your photobucket pictures.....your city pictures are great. I have a few years on you so don't take this the wrong way buuuuuut I checked your personal picture also and you are soooooooooooooo handsome. B)

If you are still near that age group then I am very impressed by your intelligence. If you are some years older, I am still very impressed by your mind.

Keep up the great work and have a great birthday.

[eastsider]

Have a good b-day IC!

[ironchapman]

Thanks guys. I'll be 16 tomorrow.

Sadly, I won't be able to get my license until at least the beginning of January.

[ironchapman]

Did anyone here hear about the Church of Chapel Hills in Douglas County being set on fire, vandalized (several windows were broken), and the anti-religion and anti-gov't symbols that were carved and sprayed throughout the church's grounds? They have made one arrest for the crime.

I live just down the street from this building, and the suspect tehy arrested graduated from my high school.

[ironchapman]

Anybody see the All-Star Game last night? I caught some of it up here in Canton, OH last night. Three of the NL's 4 runs were because of the Braves' Andruw Jones. I just thought that was interesting.

[charlotte_bon_vivant]

For those of you who remember (and miss) Kozmo.com, there's a new-ish service in Atlanta called Zifty. They deliver the same kinds of goods as Kozmo: DVDs, video games, food drinks, personal items. They also do restaurant delivery from restaurants like Nickiemoto's and Fuego. Currently, they only deliver to these Zip Codes: 30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30316, 30317, 30318, 30322, 30324, 30329, and 30332. I hear they're expanding as well. I hope they expand all the way to NC... I really miss Kozmo.

[ironchapman]

For those of you who remember (and miss) Kozmo.com, there's a new-ish service in Atlanta called Zifty. They deliver the same kinds of goods as Kozmo: DVDs, video games, food drinks, personal items. They also do restaurant delivery from restaurants like Nickiemoto's and Fuego. Currently, they only deliver to these Zip Codes: 30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30316, 30317, 30318, 30322, 30324, 30329, and 30332. I hear they're expanding as well. I hope they expand all the way to NC... I really miss Kozmo.

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Crap...they don't deliver to my ZIP Code (30135)

[charlotte_bon_vivant]

Sorry, ironchpaman. More Atlanta OT: If you like sweatshop free apparel, American Apparel is opening in Atlanta. The location will be on Spring St. There's one opening in Charleston, too. The only other SE location is Miami.

[Lady Celeste]

Thank you Girly for this heads up.....I definitely will patronize this shop and I will pass the word out also.

Ironman, don't feel left out hun, they don't do 30327 or 30097 either. *wiping tear from eye*

[teshadoh]

My lazy wife & I have been using Zifty for most of this year, and maybe even some of last year - I forget. It's great on the weekends when we're feeling lazy & just want to veg out all day - did that yesterday, I got a chimi from Acupolco Cafe (?) & my wife got some grocery items.

[ironchapman]

Thank you Girly for this heads up.....I definitely will patronize this shop and I will pass the word out also.

Ironman, don't feel left out hun, they don't do 30327 or 30097 either. *wiping tear from eye*

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Don't worry, I probably would use it anyways.

I live just a few miles (6, I believe) from Arbor Place Mall, a Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, Circuit City, Best Buy, and several other stores like that, so it's easier for me just to use them.

[Lady Celeste]

Here's an interesting article about how old spaces can be made new.

The old Suntrust bank building on Monroe will go from this:

to this:

I really want to see what it's like to eat pizza in what used to be a bank. How exciting.

The right recipe found for pie-shaped building.

Bon Apetite!

[ironchapman]

It really does have a unique shape, doesn't it?

A pizza place would be perfect there.

[charlotte_bon_vivant]

I love the old Suntrust building. That's one of my favorites. I hope Piebar stays around long enough for me to visit.

More retail news: I hear West Elm, the Williams-Sonoma furniture store, will be opening soon at Atlantic Station. It will be the first in the SE. Atlanta retail gets better all the time!

[Lady Celeste]

I love the old Suntrust building. That's one of my favorites. I hope Piebar stays around long enough for me to visit.

More retail news: I hear West Elm, the Williams-Sonoma furniture store, will be opening soon at Atlantic Station. It will be the first in the SE. Atlanta retail gets better all the time!

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You are right...........I heard that also. I love the kitchen and I love cooking with family around. They always have great pieces for cooking. It's always good to have choices. The more different stores that come to Atlanta, the better the prices become. I tell you though, the shopping at Atlantic Station is definitely going towards the trendy. I'm surprised that JCrew isn't opening there....although Banana Republic is.