If it is southwest of Atlanta, why is it called East Point?
This week on the Stories of Atlanta, we take a look at what seems to be an Atlanta history contradiction. It has to do with the naming of a neighboring city and why it got its name.
With the unpleasantness of dealing with Atlanta’s rowdy element behind them, Atlanta’s city fathers turn their attention to what would become a constant nemesis during the city’s pre-Civil War days…fire. Of course, Atlanta’s history and General Sherman’s infamous blaze go hand-in-hand, but prior to the big one, the threat of fire was always on the minds of Atlantans, so they came up with a plan to be better prepared…