Extra Fries, No Slaw, and a Coke
If you were fortunate enough to be at The University of Georgia just a year or so after Herschel, you knew about Guthrie’s. Situated on Baxter Street just a short…
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The Great Georgia Football Victory … in England?
In the words of the legendary late play-by-play radio announcer Larry Munson of the Georgia Bulldogs, “Get the Picture”. December 21st, 1910. On a cold day in Kent, England, two…
The Many Pinnacles of Technology
In a previous life, I flew…a lot. For 12 years I was on an airplane every other week, spending three to five days in another major U.S. city, growing our…
From Warehouse Design to Digital Transformation: The Story of LIDD (Part Two)
For Charles Fallon, one of LIDD’s founders, Atlanta represents far more than another office location. As he often says: “We see Atlanta as the nexus of our future.” — Charles…
From Warehouse Design to Digital Transformation: The Story of LIDD (Part One)
Founded in Montreal in 2010, LIDD began with a clear mission: helping companies make smarter supply chain investments through data-driven warehouse design and operational excellence. What started as a boutique…
Princeton University’s New Museum of Art
In May of this year, while I was attending my 60th Reunion of my Graduate School, l had the wonderful opportunity to visit Princeton’s new museum of art on a…
SPAM is Appropriately Spelled MAPS Backwards
When you hear the word spam, what first comes to mind? For many the term is associated with junk mail. It is said such an affiliation came into being from…
The American City That Predates America
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, I find myself in a unique position. Professionally, I spend my days telling Savannah’s story to journalists, editors, broadcasters and audiences across…
The Great Seal Deserves a Great Tribute
On July 4th, 1776 one of the first things the Continental Congress did after the Declaration of Independence was adopted was to appoint a committee to design a seal for…
Princess Peggy
In the rush for American heiresses to marry titled husbands, there were very few actual love matches. Most were blatant trades of the privilege of wearing a coronet in exchange…