Costco to Host Book Signings for Legendary Locals of Intown Atlanta Author

ATLANTA - May 28, 2014 - PRLog -- Legendary Locals of Intown Atlanta shares the stories of unique individuals and groups, past and present, who have had a lasting impact on the community throughout its history.

Vintage images coupled with facts and anecdotes culled by local author Janice McDonald reveal the fascinating history of legendary locals in Intown Atlanta. From the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, the people of Atlanta have proven that daring dreams of change can become reality with the support of a welcoming and tight knit community.

“There is no shortage of legendary locals in Atlanta and no shortage of legendary locals in the making,” said author Janice McDonald. The book covers both city greats and unsung heroes like Carrie Steele Logan, who after the Civil War worked as a maid at the railroad depot who also raised funding for Georgia’s first orphanage for black children; Billy Payne, a lawyer and investor who passionately worked with the mayor and got the 1996 Summer Olympics to be held in Atlanta; and Pat Conroy, the renowned writer whose works like The Great Santini and The Prince of Tides have touched countless people around the world.

McDonald is excited to share the new book with locals. “All of those included here have made an impression on countless others and an impact on Atlanta itself. That’s what matters,” she said.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Costco

500 Brookhaven Ave., Atlanta GA 30319

When:  Saturday, June 7^th, 2013; 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

and

200 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta FA 30339

When:  Saturday, June 14^th, 2013; 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

The book will be available at events, area bookstores, independent retailers, online retailers, and through the publisher at (888)-313-2665.

Legendary Locals is an imprint of Arcadia Publishing, the nation’s leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Discover more than 8,500 books on the heritage of America’s people and places.

Legendary Locals of Intown Atlanta

by Janice McDonald

Legendary Locals

An imprint of Arcadia Publishing

128 pages/ softcover

Available: April 28, 2014