Emory University - Campus Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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28 Features f tlanta, the tg heart and hub w -, J . of the South- east is a grow- ing metropolis of over 2,250,000 peo- ple. A city enriched with much history and culture has become, today, a city with booming business and growth. Atlanta is proud to headquarter such corporation giants as Chick-Fil-A, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and RJR Na- bisco. It is also the home of the Cen- ters for Disease Control which has re- ceivied much national notoriety. For many students of Emory Univer- sity, Atlanta has been incorporated into their everyday routine. From the top of the Woodruff Library to numer- ous other locations on Emory's cam- pus, Atlanta's skyline is easily visible. Atlanta is a very diverse city with a number of neighborhoods and com- munities. While each of these sec- tions are uniquely different, they all come together to unite the wonder- ous city of Atlanta. The downtovm area, bustling with businesses, govemment, and grand hotels is a main attraction for Nation- al Conventions. This summer Atlanta if ., , r 41' 5 3 jsff-'aft rafmw-1.,1r, f rfb, , , ., 1, , r... ., ,,., 'X-. r r 5 V ,gil-rwl ti-.1 1' , i2?1'i3:'l ,. -q f, ,Q ,rw 5 ,-if uf,-4 ' l-.' A will be hosting the National Demo- cratic Convention which has brought alot of hipe to the city. Between the Peachtree Center, W rr '- 5 Il' fs TWif15:355''qi-.Q-'Ts-1Q1ri'5frg' arg: -'y:'.:3',w..,-i,.:sit , t , . .r.,,..,,,, ,,k.j?: .0 T . .. ..l,M,,,..fVt. l,w,.1q5l.i5 J.,-rL95,,:wf4.,, S .Lake .LBHICUQA haven s-.' f a denfsswhfnrfiie Woodruff Park, the l-ligh Museum of Art, and the television studios of CNN Center, Atlanta offers a wide variety of attractions. Atlanta's famous Peach- tree Street is culturally alive with five different theaters including the fabu- lous Fox Theater and the Woodruff Art Center where the acclaimed Atlan- ta Symphony Orchestra performs. Located slightly Northwest of the Emory campus is the famous Buck- head district. lt began as an area for huge estates and beautiful rolling landscapes and has evolved into a hot spot for Atlanta's finest restau- rants and night spots. Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza have put Buckhead shopping in a class by itself. Virginia Highlands, located around the intersection of Virginia and Highland Avenues has also been a popular area for Emory students. It is not uncommon to see crowds of people strolling dovm the streets wan- dering into the many Antique shops, bookstores, and restaurants. A few blocks south of this quaint intersec- tion, where Highland Avenue inter- sects Ponce de Leon is the well-known Midtown Area. lt is here at The Majes- tic, located in the heart of this area, where many Emoroids frequent. The Majestic, open 24 hours, caters to all sorts. .. f f f- - - ' . - r L , . vu .. gap an ns. 't':,.'ts.w.rq5..sv t.,s.a - -M. Y-sas? .1 Efiir 5925 swragalixtir ' 1' ' .L , .,. . - . . ,.t..,-. . . tba... our t. -.,,.,,,:... .... :t:sr:..af,.,tc,... Geargiais Capitol: . The buil'dinggrw'as fashioned after the-3 nation's capitol, and? features a gold dome- mined in Dahlonega.. '

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