Community Blog
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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.
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).”
Visiting Brookhaven’s “Wings of the City” Exhibit
The Wings of the City mobile art exhibition has landed in Brookhaven, Georgia! The installations celebrate the diversity of Brookhaven’s citizens while also connecting the community through the common language of art.
Story Behind the Stone: Alfred Eichberg’s Copyrighted Tombstone
Alfred Salom Eichberg was a prominent Victorian-era architect and one of the first Jewish architects to practice his trade in the Southeast. At Historic Oakland Cemetery, he’s also known as the only person who has a copyrighted tombstone.
Fun, Free Things to Do in Smyrna, Georgia
One of my favorite things to do is play local tourist and explore my community. I love learning about a city’s history and the hidden gems that make that place unique. Here’s my list of fun and free (or nearly free) things to do in Smyrna.
Advice from a Business Owner on Her Anniversary: a Top 10 List
It’s Hodgkiss Consulting’s anniversary! After several years of working through issues and celebrating accomplishments, I want to share a few pieces of advice I’ve learned along the way.
Georgia State University Names Megan Hodgkiss One of its 40 Under 40
Georgia State University named Megan Hodgkiss to its 2022 list of “40 Under 40” most innovative and influential alumni.
Story Behind the Stone: Atlanta’s Typographical Union
While the Typographical Union may no longer exist, we continue to experience and appreciate all of its efforts. The ITU fought for fair working conditions, championed women’s rights, and aimed to eliminate racial discrimination.
Book Review: Administrations of Lunacy: Racism and the Haunting of American Psychiatry from Georgia’s Milledgeville Asylum
In writing Administrations of Lunacy, author Mab Segrest sought to understand Georgia’s scrubbed history and how politics, economics, race relations, and culture have shaped our modern psychiatric practice.
Historic Oakland Foundation’s Resident Spotlight: Legendary Music Maker Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers, one of the best-selling musicians of all time, has been laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery. Fans and music lovers can celebrate and honor the life of this talented artist, whose exceptional career spanned six decades and crossed multiple genres.