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Dressing the Part: SCAD FASH Celebrates Costumer Sandy Powell
Megan Hodgkiss Megan Hodgkiss

Dressing the Part: SCAD FASH Celebrates Costumer Sandy Powell

SCAD FASH’s latest exhibit, “Sandy Powell’s Dressing the Part: Costume Design for Film,” takes guests on a behind-the-scenes tour of Powell’s 40-plus years in the movie industry. This debut exhibit of her work features more than 70 costumes from 30 different films.

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The Margaret Mitchell House: Renovated and Reenvisioned
Megan Hodgkiss Megan Hodgkiss

The Margaret Mitchell House: Renovated and Reenvisioned

The Margaret Mitchell House has reopened with a new exhibit. “Telling Stories: Gone With the Wind and American Memory” examines how Gone With the Wind has influenced our collective memory and understanding of the Civil War. It also explores Mitchell’s life in Atlanta and how her upbringing and family shaped her view of history.

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Cruising into the Savoy Automobile Museum
Megan Hodgkiss Megan Hodgkiss

Cruising into the Savoy Automobile Museum

The Savoy Automobile Museum features a permanent collection of 100 restored antique and classic cars, plus four temporary exhibition galleries. During my visit, I saw the Movie Cars exhibit, Moonshine Runners collection, and vehicles on loan from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

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Megan’s Interview with Shoutout Atlanta
Megan Hodgkiss Megan Hodgkiss

Megan’s Interview with Shoutout Atlanta

Hodgkiss Consulting’s CEO & Principal writer talks to Shoutout Atlanta about breaking the “non-traditional” stigma, creating your professional happy place, and the importance of connecting with a business coach.

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New Year, New Focus (With a Little Help From Hapeville’s Worry Rock)
Megan Hodgkiss Megan Hodgkiss

New Year, New Focus (With a Little Help From Hapeville’s Worry Rock)

One of my favorite New Year’s traditions is visiting Hapeville’s worry rock. Positioned just outside of the Hapeville Depot Museum & Visitor Center, this rock has been absorbing people’s stress and anxiety for nearly 90 years. Every December, I try to visit the worry rock, reflecting on my accomplishments and thinking about the challenges I’ll be tackling in the new year.

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5 Ways Everyone Is Wrong About the Future of Downtowns
Megan Hodgkiss Megan Hodgkiss

5 Ways Everyone Is Wrong About the Future of Downtowns

How should leaders address growing challenges related to the city’s post-pandemic economy and culture? This is a key question that Dr. Tracy Hadden Loh addressed during her recent presentation, “Five Ways Everyone Is Wrong About the Future of Downtowns (And What to Do About It).”

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