Atlanta
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Atlanta was plundered by the Union army during the Civil War. (See Sherman's march to the sea.)
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Heather Beitz, CEO of a clinical-research company in Atlanta, bought a restomod 1977 green Bronco for $300,000 without even driving it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
The day after graduating from high school, Monson de Kansky left on a train from Atlanta to study ballet under Elizabeth Anderson-Ivantzova in New York City.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
It was the first time Sheehan held an opponent to a single run since May 8, when he threw 4⅔ innings against the Atlanta Braves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
England's reward for progressing to the knockout rounds is a tie in Atlanta with DR Congo, who finished third in Group K after drawing with Portugal, losing to Colombia, and beating Uzbekistan.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
When they’d first arrived at Aunt Rose’s house after the fraught train ride up from Atlanta, Ophie had been excited at the idea of more family to spend time with.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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