The economic impact of shopping within one’s community is significant. Though estimates vary and are always open to fluctuation, a recent survey from American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business indicated roughly 67 cents out of every dollar spent at a small business remains in the community.
For the 15th year and a minute to go before 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, members of local patriotic organizations gathered on the front steps of the Atlanta Public Library. They were there to ring hand-held bells in a ceremony called Bells Across America.
Fans of the Atlanta High School Sports teams in the early 1950’s may have gotten confused to think one athlete was in fact one of triplet boys. In time, they realized that Andrew Booty Jordan was just one Rabbit player. He did seem to be everywhere when the Rabbits were competing in whatever sport. His coaches agreed that he was a natural athlete with great hand - eye coordination and good speed.
In April of this year lawmakers discussed several bills aimed at honoring the sacrifices of local heroes through the renaming of highways and bridges.
