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Old 06-01-2008, 02:26 PM
 
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Here's a video link instead of photos. This is my somewhat lazy way of showing off my part of the ATL. Hope you enjoy!

Kickin’ It In Oakhurst « Decatur Metro
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Old 06-01-2008, 07:18 PM
 
Location: West Cobb County, GA (Atlanta metro)
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Here's a video link instead of photos. This is my somewhat lazy way of showing off my part of the ATL. Hope you enjoy!

Kickin’ It In Oakhurst « Decatur Metro
Hey, after a couple of beers and a margi, I'd probably like living under a runway at the airport!

Really though, neat video. Guess we should start adding some video links, too. I've only got a couple of quickies on youtube but I haven't figured out how to improve the quality over the crap-tube quality that is the default on it yet.
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Old 06-06-2008, 10:06 AM
 
Location: Near L.A.
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Atlanta's Midtown skyline as seen from the observation deck at the lake in Piedmont Park. Various condo buildings as well as offices can be seen.

There has since been a newer skyscraper added to this view and once I take an updated shot I'll update it.

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Cool.

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Next is the "fun" - the Olympic ring fountain at Centennial Olympic Park near the CNN Center and the Aquarium.




Last is the "ugly" side to Atlanta - the HUGE problem with vagrants in parts of downtown. Near the "Five Points" area is the worst. Avoiding the political debate as to the difference between a homeless person who needs help vs. a "bum", let's just say the city has done it's best to steer tourists away from this area and into the Aquarium/Centennial Park areas these days so they don't see this. Here below, you see a multi-million dollar fountain that was built for the Olympics.

Yes, Centennial Park is very nice.

I ate at a Moe's Southwest Grill very close to GSU and only 1 1/2 blocks from Five Points. Moe's was good, but man, how sad is it to see all of those vagrants? Saw one dude EATING OUT OF A TRASH CAN outside next to the window where my buddy and I were eating. The vagrant situation there is worse than Chicago, NYC, Cincinnati, or any major city I've been to.

Until Atlanta can get this problem under control, I just can't see living Downtown.

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Is this the Downtown view from Buckhead?

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Have you ever seen the view on I-20 eastbound coming in from Lithia Springs at night? It makes for one of my favorite skyline panoramas in the nation, ranking up there with Lower Manhattan from Weehawken and Chicago from way out on Navy Pier.

And where do I find these Ghetto Burgers?

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Inman Park




Traffic.. what Atlanta does best


Inman Park looks beautiful, also like a place with a lot of old money.

Yes, Atlanta does traffic very well, which is why I'd want to live close to where I work.

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Old 06-07-2008, 03:09 PM
 
Location: St Simons Island, GA
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Inman Park looks beautiful, also like a place with a lot of old money.
Inman Park might have been old money about 110 years ago, but not lately. When Druid Hills began to develop in the early 1900's, the money went there; Inman Park went into a long period of decline. Then in the 70's, when many cities were beginning to appreciate the old neighborhoods again, it began its climb back to where it is today.
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Old 06-07-2008, 10:04 PM
 
Location: Near L.A.
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Inman Park might have been old money about 110 years ago, but not lately. When Druid Hills began to develop in the early 1900's, the money went there; Inman Park went into a long period of decline. Then in the 70's, when many cities were beginning to appreciate the old neighborhoods again, it began its climb back to where it is today.
Ahhhhhh, okay. See, I learn something new everyday!
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Old 06-08-2008, 12:20 PM
 
Location: Atlanta, GA - ITP
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All images are the exclusive property of Sean Morgan and may not be used without proper permission and/or licensing. Any unauthorized use will be punished to the fullest extent by law.
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Old 06-12-2008, 05:57 PM
 
Location: ATL suburb
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I wanna play!
In and near the CNN center.



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Old 06-12-2008, 08:37 PM
 
Location: West Cobb County, GA (Atlanta metro)
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That last photo of the Westin Peachtree Plaza. This was taken AFTER they fixed the windows after the tornado?

They couldn't even match up the window shading? Ewww that's ugly (not your pic - the building, now).
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Old 06-12-2008, 09:43 PM
 
Location: Atlanta, GA - ITP
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Here are a few of mine. Sorry for the double post, but my images got messed up last time!


Skyline from Jackson St. Bridge

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3098/221987417083405971a2ie3.jpg (broken link)
Skyline from Vinings


Skyline from SCAD in Midtown

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/892/2423654869baeda8d56dii6.jpg (broken link)
Skyline from Jackson St. Bridge -- again
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Old 06-14-2008, 09:39 PM
 
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The "impressive" Millennium Gate!

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