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A Sustainable, Independent Bookstore
Friday, 1 Jul, 2011 – 5:59 | No Comment
A Sustainable, Independent Bookstore

By Angela Milkie
Little Five Points mainstay Charis Books & More is growing and expanding despite the trend of brick and mortar bookstores closing around the country.
In business for more than 37 years, Charis is one …

Place of Refuge: Mills Enrichment Center
Friday, 1 Jul, 2011 – 5:10 | No Comment
Place of Refuge: Mills Enrichment Center

By Courtney Marcelo Norton
At the Albert T. Mills Enrichment Center, the children are practicing for graduation.  Solemn 5-year-olds march single file onto a pretend stage while Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 plays …

Manuel’s Mainstay: Behind the bar with Bobby Agee
Friday, 1 Jul, 2011 – 5:09 | 2 Comments
Manuel’s Mainstay: Behind the bar with Bobby Agee

By Osayi Endolyn
At first, her comment sounded sacrilegious.
“The sign on the building might say ‘Manuel’s,’ but it’s ‘Bobby’s’ to us,” Patricia Kendall said, seated in a booth with a glass of beer.
She didn’t seem concerned …

5 Reasons to Eat Vegetarian in Atlanta
Friday, 1 Jul, 2011 – 5:05 | One Comment
5 Reasons to Eat Vegetarian in Atlanta

By Bernadette Constance
In 2010, PETA ranked Atlanta No.4 on their list of “The Most Veg-Friendly Cities in North America.” Restaurants from more seemingly obvious choices like San Francisco, Seattle and New York rated lower on …

Peach or Pitch? Atlanta’s ever-changing landscape has interesting history
Friday, 1 Jul, 2011 – 5:01 | No Comment
Peach or Pitch? Atlanta’s ever-changing landscape has interesting history

By Matthew Terrell
If it weren’t for some clever public relations, the symbol for Atlanta would be a big ball of tar. The idea of the luscious “Georgia Peach” is one part lie and one part …

Weed Warrior: Matti Dwyer advocates for sustainable, edible plants
Friday, 1 Jul, 2011 – 5:00 | 2 Comments
Weed Warrior: Matti Dwyer advocates for sustainable, edible plants

By Alex Berry
A wave of traffic rushes to a standstill in front of The High Museum on Peachtree Street. A guy walks dangerously close to the road, balancing himself on the curb. Barefoot and bare-chested, …