Fūdo Atlanta

Noting Fūdo as a dependable choice for “unpretentious” sushi in the metro-Atlanta region

The modern and lively sushi bar known as Fūdo in Chamblee emerged in early 2019 as a fresh dining destination reflecting the vision of husband-and-wife restaurateurs John Lee and Grace Lee (née Grace Cho). The Lees are better known for their prior ventures,

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Roswell, Georgia

No aliens here! This Roswell has a rich agricultural and textile history.

Roswell, Georgia, situated in northern Fulton County, is a city rich in history and cultural heritage. Established in the 1830s by Roswell King, who envisioned a manufacturing hub powered by the waters of Vickery Creek, Roswell quickly became a center for the textile industry in the Southern United States.

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Alpharetta, Georgia

​Alpharetta, Georgia, located approximately 25-30 miles north of Atlanta, has a rich history that reflects the broader narrative of the region. The area was originally part of Cherokee County before becoming part of Milton County for nearly seventy-five years,

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Everything’s Archie Comics

We wanna dance, and we wanna sing, have some fun and go adventuring.

When I was 11 years old, I would go to Alpha Drugs in downtown Alpharetta, Georgia. They had a comic book section, just as you walked in the front door. One of my favorites was “Everything’s Archie” comic book, it even had a picture of Archie’s rock band on each cover. A lot of the stories had to do with the band, music, and dancing which fit in with Archie’s albums that were being released in this period. It was, of course, published by Archie Comics, from 1969 to 1991. It also was in conjunction with the Archie TV cartoon series that was on Saturday mornings.

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Cherry Coke

Outrageous!

My first experience with a Cherry flavored Coca-Cola was at Alpha Drugs, in Alpharetta, Georgia, when I was in Elementary School. My friend, Ross Stephens, would order it at the fountain and one day I did too, and I liked it!

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