Noodle Decatur

Fresh pan-Asian cuisine featuring tastes of Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand at this popular noodle house.

Noodle in Decatur, Georgia, has become one of the city’s long-standing downtown fixtures, located at 205 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, with the phone number (404) 378-8622. The restaurant was founded about twenty years ago by siblings Lili, Lina, and Lenny Shou, who established it as a neighborhood spot serving pan-Asian dishes.

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Scottdale, Georgia

The community originated in the late 19th century as a mill town.

Scottdale, Georgia, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in DeKalb County, located in the eastern corridor of Metro Atlanta. It covers about 3.33 square miles, sits roughly 1,030 feet above sea level, and had a population of 10,698 according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

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Altamaha-ha

Legendary cryptid said to inhabit the muddy waters of Georgia’s Altamaha River.

Altamaha-ha, often nicknamed “Altie,” is a legendary cryptid said to inhabit the muddy waters of Georgia’s Altamaha River, particularly near the town of Darien and the surrounding coastal marshes. Rooted in Native American lore and embraced by local folklore,

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Lake Avondale, Avondale Estates, Georgia

Lake Avondale, is a five-acre lake located in the heart of Avondale Estates, Georgia, and serves as a central feature of the city’s design. When Avondale Estates was established in the 1920s as one of the earliest planned communities in the Southeast,

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Social Circle, Georgia

The arrival of the Georgia Railroad in 1845 marked a significant milestone, establishing Social Circle as the county’s first rail center.

Social Circle, Georgia, affectionately known as “Georgia’s Greatest Little Town,” is a charming city located approximately 45 miles east of Atlanta, straddling Walton and Newton counties. With a population of 4,974 as of the 2020 census, it offers a blend of rich history, vibrant community life, and Southern hospitality . The city’s origins date back to the early 19th century when,

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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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Braselton, Georgia

The town was officially incorporated in 1916, with William Henry Braselton as Mayor.

Braselton, Georgia, is a town that spans across Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties in the northeastern part of the state. Its origins trace back to 1876 when William Harrison Braselton, a farmer from Hall County, purchased approximately 800 acres of land to establish a plantation.

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Armadillos

I was driving on I-285, 2 miles from my exit, and saw a dead armadillo on the side of the highway. It was the first I’d seen around my Decatur, Georgia home. My trail camera, in my backyard, has captured photos of deer, coyotes, owls, hawks, squirrels, possums, raccoons, crows, stray cats, and dogs, but no armadillos yet.

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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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