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Originally Posted by Robert Coats
When I moved to ATL back in '86, the first directions I got were, "Get on I-285, exit at Peachtree, and I'll be at the Waffle House."
(285 is a ring/loop road, there are 100+ streets with 'Peachtree' and there are at least 2-3 Waffle Houses at every exit)
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I moved to Atlanta the summer of 76. You’re not kidding when it comes to street named Peachtree…
Peachtree St.,
Peachtree Dunwoody,
Peachtree Road,
Peachtree Creek Road.
Peachtree Lane.
Peachtree Avenue.
Peachtree Circle.
Peachtree Place.
Peachtree Drive.
Peachtree Plaza.
Peachtree Way. etc.
I went to look at a motorcycle one afternoon. I got on 285 at Shallowford and was supposed to get off at Lavista. I missed the exit and got to College Park before I realized I had gone too far. It would’ve been closer to keep going, but I made a U-turn, and went back. Saw the bike, but didn’t buy it.
Then there was the Atlanta Braves pitcher that was scheduled to start the game. He got lost and drove around 285 a dozen times before he found the exit and got to the stadium downtown.
Preparing for the impending hurricane today… 🙄
