Mark ZIEMER

Atlanta

Designer of graphics, explorer of cities, viewer of pop culture, and ponderer of life. Same username on all social platforms.

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Farm to table: Your city guide to Suwanee

2 months ago | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

One of Gwinnett County’s many growing suburbs, Suwanee lies between Duluth and Buford on the I-85 corridor. And like those cities, Suwannee is home to a growing array of food, fun and families compared to its humble beginnings. The town began as a Cherokee settlement named Shawnee, many years before white settlers established their town with a similar name in the 1800s.
Best eats and hidden gems: Your city guide to Snellville

2 months ago | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

Located northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett, the city of Snellville has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Sitting at the crossroads of US-78 and Georgia 124, Snellville started as a mercantile spot and remains a great place to visit and live today. Georgia may have been named for Britain’s King George, but that’s not the state’s only connection to the UK. Back in 1884, two London friends journeyed to America and eventually settled in rural Georgia.
Diners, drama and degrees: Your city guide to Lawrenceville

May 30, 2024 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

The county seat of Gwinnett County — metro Atlanta’s booming northeast hub — the city of Lawrenceville has grown into a bustling suburb from its humble farming roots. Named after the War of 1812 veteran Captain James Lawrence, this city was incorporated in 1821 and built around a series of natural springs. Its earliest years were dominated by farming and the cotton trade, but as railroads were built connecting Atlanta up the eastern seaboard, Lawrenceville became an important trade stop.
A haven for cravings: Your city guide to Brookhaven

Mar 31, 2024 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

Just northeast of Buckhead, as Peachtree Road stretches past Lenox Mall, you’ll soon find yourself in the leafy streets of Brookhaven. And while this suburban city may only be a little over a decade old, its history goes back much longer. Plantation pioneer John L. Evins settled in the area in the early 1800s. While few families lived in modern Brookhaven for much of the century, summer homes and a country club were established by the early 1900s.
City at a crossroads: Your city guide to Dunwoody

Mar 8, 2024 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

Located just north of Atlanta near the junction of the I-28 Perimeter and GA-400, Dunwoody is a booming suburb with a growing number of hot spots for families and foodies alike. Established in the early decades of the nineteenth century — on land the Cherokee tribe called home along the Chattahoochee River — Dunwoody is named for Major Charles Dunwody.
Feasts, treats and beasts: Your city guide to Locust Grove

Mar 1, 2024 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

30 miles south of Atlanta, nestled along the drive down I-75 towards Macon, lies the quiet city of Locust Grove — at least until you hear a train whistle. Established in 1893, the railway town of Locust Grove was named for its locust trees, not the feared insects. It was centered around a train depot along a major shipping line that transported produce and cotton and the town also had other industrial buildings like cotton gins and warehouses. But it wasn’t all industrial.
Plenty of flavor here: Your neighborhood guide to Blandtown

Feb 27, 2024 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

This Westside neighborhood — located between Huff Road, Howell Mill, and Marietta Boulevard — may conjure images of barren land and white walls, but we assure you it’s anything but. Named after freed slave Felix Bland after the Civil War, Blandtown became one of the first prominent African American neighborhoods in the late 1800s. As railroads and developments grew from the city center, Blandtown became connected to industry, joining its churches, clinics, and numerous neighborhoods.
Off the beaten tracks: Your neighborhood guide to Candler Park

Jan 29, 2024 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

While neighboring Little Five Points and Decatur get most of the cultural buzz, Candler Park — located just east of Little Five — is a charming residential neighborhood with plenty of history, greenspace, and activities to enjoy. After the Civil War, the Edgewood community was established in the early 1870′s on both sides of the train that connected Atlanta to Decatur. It began as an independent community, serviced by multiple streetcar lines and home to a mix of families.
Rooted in History: Your Neighborhood Guide to Vine City

Dec 28, 2023 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

Situated in the western shadow of the giant Mercedes Benz Stadium looming over the neighborhood, this central Atlanta residential district has been around long before any giant buildings emerged from Downtown. Instead, it was a home for cultural giants and major figures like Martin Luther King, Jr.After its founding in the mid-1800s, the area was built to be one of the most renowned areas for Black residents.
Majestic and historic: Your neighborhood guide to Poncey-Highland

Dec 18, 2023 | accessatlanta.com | Mark ZIEMER

Nestled between the Eastside BeltLine, Druid Hills, and Little Five Points lies a district named for a simple intersection. But while it may sound quaint, Poncey-Highland punches above its weight in impact and entertainment. It served as a vantage point during the Civil War, a meeting place for the city’s political leaders, and the site of neighbors banding together against developers. (It’s no surprise that the district is home to multiple buildings on the National Register of Historic Places).