Twenty-seven summers ago, all eyes were on Atlanta — the host of the 1996 Olympics. The opening ceremonies for the biggest event in Atlanta’s history were held on July 19, ‘96.
For the first time, all invited nations sent athletes to the games, and more than 10,000 athletes from 197 nations competed in 271 events. Two million visitors flocked to the city for the games, putting Atlanta further on the map.
On to other local news:
Annual Ice Cream Festival this weekend
Summertime and ice cream are a match made in food heaven. Satisfy your sweet tooth this Saturday for the 13th annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park — with ice cream flavors, cones and toppings galore.
There will also be live music, a traditional bharatanatyam group dance and an ice cream eating contest.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and entry is free and open to the public. If you’re interested in discounts from the vendors, click here to register.
— Hannah E. Jones
Remembering Georgia journalist Bill Shipp
The memorial service for Bill Shipp on July 14 brought together friends, family and colleagues — all honoring one of the most influential political journalists in Georgia. Shipp, 89, died on July 8, just a month shy of his 90th birthday.
The memorial service was held at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta. After the service, Shipp was buried at Kennesaw Memorial Park with military honors. A bagpiper performed during internment.
— Maria…
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