3 Notes on Attending an Atlanta Falcons Game
I got to go to an Atlanta Falcons game. I grew up going to Atlanta sports as well as college…
4 Reasons To Try Bicycle Tours of Atlanta
Bicycle Tours of Atlanta is the perfect way for anyone visiting, moving, or living in Atlanta to get to know the city.
Biking The Michelle Obama Trail along Georgia’s South River
The PATH Foundation has been building out an entire network of protected trails around Metro Atlanta.
Murals in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, Georgia
Cabbagetown in Atlanta has devoted entire blocks to massive murals.
Atlanta Skyline From Grant Park
Why hello Atlanta!
Murphy Ave, Beltline, and MARTA
Walking around Atlanta where there’s constantly changes coming.
Midtown Atlanta Skyline from Piedmont Park
There are so many angles in Piedmont Park to frame Atlanta’s Midtown Skyline.
Blighted by Margaret Stagmeier
Blighted by Margaret Stagmeier is a book about the housing crisis that plagues American cities, with a specific focus on…
Loserville by Clayton Tutor
“Loserville” by Clayton Tutor examines Atlanta’s turbulent relationship with its professional sports teams. Beginning in the 1960s, the city’s leaders used sports to redefine Atlanta’s image, but struggled with poor team performances and weak support. Despite this, sports have significantly contributed to Atlanta’s identity and development.
Atlanta’s Memorial Drive Bike Path Is Finally Happening
More than 5 years after the Georgia Dept of Transportation first said they were open to reworking one of Atlanta’…
Who I’m Voting For in the May 2024 Primary Election in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Here is the problem that I run into every 2 years. I’m sold on the idea that voting in every…
Bee Pollinating Native Plants
The bees know Spring is here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta United is one of the best sports experiences that I’ve ever been to. Fun team, great stadium, amazing atmosphere.
Atlanta BeltLine’s Southside section Is Under Construction
The Atlanta BeltLine’s Southside section is under full-on construction! It is crazy to see how many utilities beyond just a…
6 Reasons Why Atlanta’s Delta Museum of Flight Is Underrated
Atlanta, a city tons of famous attractions like Aquarium, National Civil and Human Rights Museum, College Football Hall of Fame,…
4 Notes About Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta’s best places. It is owned by the City and maintained in partnership with the…
Small Urbanism in Atlanta
Right in the middle of the City of Atlanta, near the wannabe walkable, urban Peachtree Street, there is a Trader…
3 Notes from attending an Atlanta Hawks game in 2023 vs 2015
1. Experience is much improved. Food, transportation, in-game entertainment, fan vibes, etc are all A+. The new owners have really…
Atlanta Skyline from King Memorial Stations
The Jackson Street bridge and Piedmont Park get all the tourist photos of the Atlanta Skyline. But I’ve always been…
Atlanta’s Newly Renovated Central Library
Atlanta’s newly renovated Central Library is incredible & worth regular visits.
Sibley Pond
I stumbled on the loveliest pond during a day hike in the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. I was hiking through…
Bike Lanes on Glenwood
Slowly but systematically, Atlanta is becoming a better place to bike for transportation.
Fall in Grant Park
Fall in Grant Park Atlanta, GA is always amazing. This photo is looking from the Milledge Triangle towards Constitution Spring…
Sunset over Zoo Atlanta
This is a photo of the sunset over Grant Park at Zoo Atlanta.
South River in the Swann Preserve
The Swann Preserve is a lovely little nature preserve on the southside of Atlanta. It protects a small forest of…
Southside BeltLine in 2021
I took this photo in February 2021 along the Southside BeltLine near DH Stanton Park in Peoplestown. In about a…
Loring Heights Park
This photo is from Loring Heights Park, nestled in the neighborhood of Loring Heights. It’s another one of Atlanta’s quiet,…
South River at Constitution Springs
This photo is of the South River as it leaves the City of Atlanta on its way through Panola Mountain…
Planespotting Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
These photos are all from my pre-COVID-19 planespotting expeditions at the world’s busiest airport. You do have to be pretty…
Turner Field from Capitol
This photo is of the former Turner Field looking from Downtown. Even though Atlanta doesn’t play baseball there anymore, I’m…
Atlanta Skylines
These are all of my photos of Atlanta’s skyline. Atlanta’s skyline stretches on a North to South spine along Peachtree…
Castleberry Hill
These are photos along Peter St in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood in Atlanta. Castleberry Hill is a really interesting neighborhood….
Georgia Dome
This is an old photo of the Georgia Dome right before it was demolished to make room for Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Old Fourth Ward Park
This photo is from Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward Park. It’s now been nearly 10 years since it was built from…
Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA
Piedmont Park is Atlanta’s Central Park nestled right in the middle of Midtown. I don’t go there as much as…
Mitchell St Atlanta, GA
This photo is from Mitchell St in Downtown Atlanta. It’s part of what was “Hotel Row” near the old train…
I-85 North at Brookwood
This photo is from Peachtree St looking at I-85 right where it merges with I-75 to form Atlanta’s Downtown Connector.
Constitution Lake
This photo is of Constitution Lake in Southeast Atlanta.
Mercedes Benz Stadium
This is a photo of Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium during an Atlanta United game. It’s an incredible venue. It’s what you’d…
Beautiful Day for a Neighborhood Festival
This photo is from the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival back in August 2017. The day was warm and sunny….
MARTA & CSX Freight
This is a photo of a MARTA train and a CSX Freight train running parallel at Hulsey Yard just east…
Duck Pond at Peachtree Heights Park
This photo is from one of the many interesting, but obscure City of Atlanta parks. It is tucked into the…
Downtown Atlanta Skyline from MLK Marta Station
One of my favorite skyline views of Atlanta is the Martin Luther King Jr MARTA station. If you go up…
Spring Redbuds in Grant Park
One of the best parts of Spring in Georgia is that every wave is colorful. First come the flowers like…
Westside BeltLine
This is a completed section of the Westside BeltLine on its way to meet up with the Southside BeltLine near…
East BeltLine Extension
This is a section of the BeltLine in Atlanta weaving its way through Reynoldstown on its way to the Southside…
Attending The Global Climate Strike in Atlanta
I got to attend the Global Climate Strike in Atlanta on September 20th 2019. It was the first protest that…
Southside BeltLine Underpass @ McDonough Blvd
Even though the Southside BeltLine is not paved, as of July 2019, it is open for hiking / running. I…
Best Contractors, Services & Professionals in Atlanta (Intown)
I moved to Atlanta with my family in 2013. Everything was new. And like anyone who has moved to a…
Lionel Hampton Trail
The Lionel Hampton Trail is actually a couple different inter-connected trails in Southwest Atlanta. They are all BeltLine Connector Spurs…
Pros & Cons of Moving To Atlanta
My family and I moved to Atlanta in February 2013 from Athens, GA. We have lived here ever since. Like…
Interim Southside BeltLine
I wrote about the Future Southeast BeltLine in 2016. Well, the city now officially owns the land, and it’s a…
Skyline Bench at Grant Park
Thanks to the Grant Park Conservancy, City of Atlanta and an anonymous donor, there is a new bench with skyline…
Doll’s Head Trail
There is a small walking trail through the Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve called the Dolls Head Trail. It’s only about…
Fireworks at Centennial Park
This photo is from the fireworks at Centennial Park. The show was absolutely incredible and highly recommended. This was also…
Atlantic Center
These are photos of the Atlantic Center, one of the iconic skyscrapers in Atlanta. I love the architecture and location.
Earth Day at Constitution Lakes
For Earth Day, I took my kids to Constitution Lakes, a Nature Preserve in south Dekalb County (and home to…
Woodruff Park in Atlanta, GA
This photo is from Woodruff Park. It is one of Downtown Atlanta’s two significant parks – the other one being…
Beautiful day, Atlanta
This photo was taken from my office in Fall 2016. One of the things that me and my family love…
Fall in Atlanta
Atlanta has so many deciduous trees that, if we can get the rain to hold off, we get to have…
6 Pros and Cons of Commuting and Getting Around by Bike in Atlanta
When I originally published this post in February 2013 – I had just moved to Atlanta, GA (metro area of…
Running Through Sunflowers in Ormewood Park
One of my favorite things about running is that I discover so much about my city. You move fast enough…
Farewell Turner Field, Hello SunTrust Park
I took this photo almost a year ago in May 2016. It turned out to be my last visit to…
Tourist’s Guide To Running In Atlanta: The Best Routes To Run
Running is possibly the best way to see any city. It’s fast enough to cover a lot of ground, but…
Future Southeast Atlanta BeltLine
The big project happening in Atlanta right now is the Atlanta BeltLine. It’s a plan to convert abandoned railroads around…
The Office
When I left Nebo, I got to outfit an office for the first time.
The Rooster of Ormewood Park, Atlanta
One of the best things about running the streets & neighborhoods of Atlanta is the cool things I come across….
Atlanta Commuters Slowing Down On Eastbound I-20
This photo is from Hill St. crossing over Interstate 20 looking eastbound. I took it while out running.
New office views.
After leaving Nebo to run my own business (again), I went searching for a small office space for a few reasons…
Oakland Cemetery. One of Atlanta’s hidden gems.
Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta’s first cemeteries. I live about a mile and a half from the Memorial entrance….
The Peachtree Center Ave. Cycletrack in Downtown Atlanta
I’ve been cycling in Atlanta ever since we moved here in 2013. And while I wouldn’t call Atlanta the next…
Beautiful Perkerson Park – one of my favorite hidden gems of Atlanta
Perkerson Park is nestled in the Capitol View neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta. Between the disc golf course, new playground, ballfields,…
You Know You Live in Atlanta When…Coca-Cola Is Art
Just up the street from my house there’s a music venue called “Grocery on Home” – and they have the…
Pathways in Grant Park Atlanta, GA
This photo is from walk on the north end of Grant Park. It’s Atlanta’s original city park and home to Zoo…
Eastside BeltLine
The Eastside phase of the Atlanta BeltLine was the first major section paved and open for business. The New York…
Enjoying An Afternoon in Grant Park
We’ve been living at our new house in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta for more than 7 months now….
GA 400 Cycle & Pedestrian Underpass
The Georgia DOT rebuilt the interchange between GA 400 and I-85. They added a couple of new flyovers. It’s been…
Northside BeltLine
The Northside BeltLine is really close to our apartment in south Buckhead. It has a very different feel than the…
Atlanta Silverbacks Stadium
I visited Atlanta Silverbacks’ stadium. It reminded me of a Minor League Baseball game. Super chill, cheap, up close action…
Photos of Atlanta’s Downtown Railroads
Atlanta is a city founded upon and built by railroads. But unlike a lot of railroad towns around America –…
Evening at Turner Field
This photo is from a warm summer evening at Turner Field. There are few things nicer than summer baseball.