Virtual Globetrotting: Georgia

Virtual Globetrotting: Georgia http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:06:38 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Tyler Perry's Home]]>

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Tyler Perry's Home
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By: severe1
@ 2008-10-07 19:06:38
Tyler Perry's 30,000-square-foot French provincial mansion on a 17-acre tract off Paces Ferry along the Chattahoochee River.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57533/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57533/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:06:38 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57533/ 33.85643700 -84.45458400 <![CDATA[McIntosh House]]>

McIntosh House
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-04 14:18:19
This house was originally only two stories. The third floor and some iron railings were added in the 1800s. This house was the site of the first Constitutional session of the Georgia Legislature in January of 1783. George Washington visited this house in 1791. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57399/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57399/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:18:19 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57399/ 32.08173800 -81.09116100 <![CDATA[Arnold Mill Road Castle]]>

Arnold Mill Road Castle
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-04 13:52:59
The approx. 6,600 sq. ft. structure is located at the corner of Georgia Highway 140, officially called Arnold Mill Road (a.k.a. Hickory Flats Highway to residents of 30+ years), and Cox Road in Alpharetta (north Fulton County), Georgia. Construction began in 1969 and was completed (for the most part), in 1977, according to Mr. McLaughlin who completed this "labor of love" primarily by himself, but some help from friends and relatives. The structure was completed using granite mined from quarries near both Stone Mountain & Elberton, Georgia. The pink & white marble used in the construction of the home was mined at the Georgia Marble Quarry in Tate, Georgia (a nearby community to Ball Ground, GA). ]]>

Columbus Stockade
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-04 09:37:50
This old jail was the inspiration for the song "Columbus Stockade Blues", a song that has been performed by many artists in several musical styles.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57389/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57389/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:37:50 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57389/ 32.46987100 -84.98422600 <![CDATA[Columbus POW/MIA Memorial]]>

Columbus POW/MIA Memorial
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-04 09:34:04
This memorial is standing on the front plaza of the Columbus Government Center and is dedicated to the memory of the nation's POW's and MIA's]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57388/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57388/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:34:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57388/ 32.46965400 -84.98836800 <![CDATA[Veteran's Memorial-Columbus, Georgia]]>

Veteran's Memorial-Columbus, Georgia
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-04 09:31:10
The Veteran's memorial with it eternal flame is dedicated to all veterans by the citizens of the City of Columbus.
The dedication plaque reads as follows:

"In Memorium

May this eternal flame burn forever in memory of those brave and patriotic members of the Armed Forces who sacrificed so much to ensure the freedom of our great nation.

Dedicated by the Citizens of Columbus to all Veterans on May 23, 1991"
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57387/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57387/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:31:10 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57387/ 32.46811500 -84.99066400 <![CDATA[Lawrenceville City Hall Clock]]>

Lawrenceville City Hall Clock
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-03 20:03:04
Dedicated to

J. Ray Oakes - 'many years of devoted service to the City of Lawrenceville and ite people.

"In memory of our National Tragedy of September 11, 2001.

and

In honor of those who have served the City and its residents so well.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57371/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57371/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:03:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57371/ 33.95503700 -83.98698100 <![CDATA[Baseball Hall of Fame]]>

Baseball Hall of Fame
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-03 19:59:12
Museum located in the Norcross City Hall highlighting the local baseball heroes and teams since the town was founded.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57370/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57370/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:59:12 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57370/ 33.94731200 -84.21168600 <![CDATA[Phoenix Rising from the Ashes Statue]]>

Phoenix Rising from the Ashes Statue
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-03 18:37:18
“Phoenix Rising from the Ashes,” is a bronze statue of a woman and a bird, which represented Atlanta’s comeback after the Civil War. The statue was relocated to Woodruff Park as part of the $5 million dollar renovation and is the focal point of the park’s Five Points entrance.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57368/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57368/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:37:18 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57368/ 33.75940100 -84.38772400 <![CDATA[Georgia State Capitol]]>

Georgia State Capitol
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-03 18:29:16
The Georgia Capitol building was constructed between 1884 and 1889. It is built in the neoclassical structure with a gilded dome and is the perfect expression and symbol for the capitol of the ‘New South’ as Atlanta considered itself to be after the Reconstruction. The dome is gilded with Gold that was mined in north Georgia.
The grounds around the Capitol have many statues of the leaders of Georgia that played a significant role in the states history. There is also a museum inside the Capitol.
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Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-03 18:22:25
The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the first Catholic Church and Mother Parish of Atlanta, is one of the oldest standing buildings in the city. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57366/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57366/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:22:25 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57366/ 33.75563700 -84.38890500 <![CDATA[R2D2 Mailbox]]>

R2D2 Mailbox
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-03 17:30:26]]>

R2D2 Mailbox
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-03 17:30:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57365/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57365/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:30:26 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57365/ 33.75355000 -84.38811100 <![CDATA[Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr.]]>

Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-02 16:12:50]]>

Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-02 16:12:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57325/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57325/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:12:50 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57325/ 33.76036500 -84.37090200 <![CDATA[Westin Peachtree Plaza]]>

Westin Peachtree Plaza
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-01 16:29:18
- Part of the massive Peachtree Center Development, the Westin Peachtree Plaza was the tallest hotel in the world when completed. It was the tallest skyscraper in Atlanta from time of completion until 1987, when it was surpassed by One Atlantic Center. Even though it has been overshadowed by taller and newer buildings, it is still known as Atlanta's "signature" tower, and has been featured on various postcards, television programs, and movies, which has made it instantly recognizable to the general public.

- The hotel features 80,000 square feet of meeting space on floors 6 through 14 (note that the floor labels begin with the first underground parking level), and 1,068 guest rooms on floors 15 through 70. Floors 71 through 73 contain a revolving restaurant, observation deck, and lounge called the Sundial Bar & View, which is accessed through two external glass elevators. Other points of interest include an indoor pool with a retractable glass dome and a massive four level underground parking deck with space for 1,000 automobiles. The hotel recently underwent a 40 million dollar renovation, remodeling every square inch of the hotel and adding ammenities such as high speed internet access and computerized HVAC controls in the guest rooms.

- The front entrance at Peachtree Street is 7.01 meters (23 feet) higher than the back entrance.]]>

191 Peachtree Tower
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-01 16:22:24
Features a seven story, 31 meter(102ft) high atrium of retail 15000ft² space which connects to the adjacent 450-room Ritz Carlton Hotel.

- BOMA Building of the Year Award in 1991 and 1998.

- The twin towers are cladded in flame-finished Rosa Dante granite with gray tinted glass.

- A striking feature is the tower's two rooftop crowns, seven full stories of interwoven arches and domes that culminate in a ring of columns that are illuminated at night.

- The Hotel Majestic once occupied a portion of this site fronting Peachtree Street NE.

- Originally proposed in July 1987 at 48 floors.

- There is a 15-level garage with 1,386 spaces, a ratio of 1 per 1,000ft².
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Extreme Makeover, Home Edition: Harper Family House
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-30 18:42:06
See link for more info.]]>

Extreme Makeover, Home Edition: Harper Family House
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-30 18:42:06
See link for more info.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57245/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57245/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:42:06 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57245/ 33.60984800 -84.35588100 <![CDATA[Johnny Lee's House]]>

Johnny Lee's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2008-09-29 13:52:39
The legendary country music singer lives here. His 1980 single, "Lookin' for Love," not only spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard country singles chart in the second half of 1980 (and, by the way, became the #1 country song for that aforementioned year), but also went to the Top 5 on the Pop charts, and Top 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary survey. He also had a short lived marriage to actress Charlene Tilton of "Dallas" fame in the 1980's.]]>

World Globe Gas Tank
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-28 15:24:05
See link for more info.]]>

World Globe Gas Tank
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-28 15:24:05
See link for more info.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57165/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57165/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:24:05 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57165/ 32.03269100 -81.10907800 <![CDATA[The Great Fish]]>

The Great Fish
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-27 14:57:20
Located at the Atlanta Fish Market in Buckhead, The Great Fish is a bronze statue that is 65 feet long and "leaps" from a tiny fountain. It was created in 1995 and was fashioned by Randy and Jason Blain.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57136/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57136/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:57:20 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57136/ 33.84643100 -84.37345500 <![CDATA[One Atlantic Center]]>

One Atlantic Center
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-27 13:44:06
When this skyscaper was built in 1987, it was the tallest building in Atlanta; now, it's the third tallest. One Atlantic Center is modeled after the Tribune Tower in Chicago. It has 50 floors and is 249.9 meters tall.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57133/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57133/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:44:06 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57133/ 33.78884900 -84.38716700 <![CDATA[Suntrust Plaza]]>

Suntrust Plaza
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-27 12:35:15
Second tallest building in Atlanta. Constructed in 1992, has 60 floors and is 274.9 meters high.]]>

Suntrust Plaza
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-27 12:35:15
Second tallest building in Atlanta. Constructed in 1992, has 60 floors and is 274.9 meters high.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57129/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57129/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:35:15 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57129/ 33.76760700 -84.38465600 <![CDATA[Cannons at Zoo Atlanta]]>

Cannons at Zoo Atlanta
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-27 12:26:37]]>

Cannons at Zoo Atlanta
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-27 12:26:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57128/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57128/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:26:37 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57128/ 33.77515200 -84.35302700 <![CDATA[Kenny Blank's House]]>

Kenny Blank's House
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-26 16:15:39
See link for more info.]]>

Kenny Blank's House
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-26 16:15:39
See link for more info.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57096/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57096/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:15:39 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57096/ 33.85509200 -84.40024500 <![CDATA[Bank of America Plaza]]>

Bank of America Plaza
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-25 21:04:31
This is the tallest building in Georgia and the tallest building in America outside of New York City and Chicago. It was built in 1992, has 55 floors, and is 311.9 meters tall.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57051/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57051/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:04:31 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57051/ 33.81081700 -84.36332700 <![CDATA[What is it]]>

What is it
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By: Tyco
@ 2008-09-25 01:24:20
My guess is baloon as you can see the sun.]]>

What is it
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By: Tyco
@ 2008-09-25 01:24:20
My guess is baloon as you can see the sun.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57024/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57024/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:24:20 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57024/ 33.75806300 -84.39459100 <![CDATA[Turner Field]]>

Turner Field
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-21 12:34:32
Atlanta Braves baseball team plays here.]]>

Turner Field
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-21 12:34:32
Atlanta Braves baseball team plays here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56798/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56798/ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:34:32 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56798/ 33.73950800 -84.39027800 <![CDATA[The Varsity]]>

The Varsity
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-21 12:28:29
The Varsity is a famous Atlanta restaurant that opened in 1928. It is billed as "The World's Largest Drive-In Restaurant" and is well-known for its hot dogs. This restaurant has been visited by Presidents Carter, H.W. Bush, and Clinton.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56796/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56796/ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:28:29 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56796/ 33.81010400 -84.37671700 <![CDATA[Road Closed]]>

Road Closed
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-21 09:48:37]]>

Road Closed
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-21 09:48:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56784/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56784/ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:48:37 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56784/ 33.77725700 -84.55254100 <![CDATA[Pizza Hut]]>

Pizza Hut
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-20 20:41:56]]>

Pizza Hut
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-20 20:41:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56764/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56764/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:41:56 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56764/ 33.93980000 -84.10841000 <![CDATA[Chateau Montagne]]>

Chateau Montagne
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-20 15:21:22]]>

Chateau Montagne
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-20 15:21:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56758/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56758/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:21:22 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56758/ 33.89150700 -84.27578000 <![CDATA[Sign for Macon, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama]]>

Sign for Macon, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-20 08:16:08]]>

Sign for Macon, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-20 08:16:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56731/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56731/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:16:08 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56731/ 33.79648200 -84.39250900 <![CDATA[World of Coca Cola Museum]]>

World of Coca Cola Museum
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-19 05:58:55
The World of Coca Cola Museum is dedicated the Coca-Cola soft drink, with numerous artifacts around the world and a tasting experience with samples of nearly 60 Coca-Cola products. This museum is located adjacent to Centennial Park next to the Georgia Aquarium (it was moved from its previous location in Underground Atlanta in the summer of 2007).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56659/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56659/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:58:55 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56659/ 33.79427000 -84.36573000 <![CDATA[Georgia Aquarium]]>

Georgia Aquarium
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-18 17:30:40
The Georgia Aquarium is stated to be the world's largest, with 8 million gallons of fresh and sea water. It is located adjacent to the New Coca Cola Center at Centennial Park.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56626/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56626/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:30:40 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56626/ 33.76698300 -84.39057800 <![CDATA[Georgia signal]]>

Georgia signal
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By: giove
@ 2008-09-18 08:36:50]]>

Georgia signal
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By: giove
@ 2008-09-18 08:36:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56550/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56550/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:36:50 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56550/ 34.99534000 -85.18919000 <![CDATA[XXX Auto Sales Building]]>

XXX Auto Sales Building
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By: microscopicxp
@ 2008-09-18 07:58:15]]>

XXX Auto Sales Building
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By: microscopicxp
@ 2008-09-18 07:58:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56548/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56548/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:58:15 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56548/ 32.12212700 -81.11721000 <![CDATA[Jon Koncak's House]]>

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Jon Koncak's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2008-09-12 16:59:56
The retired professional basketball player lives here. ]]>

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Jon Koncak's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2008-09-12 16:59:56
The retired professional basketball player lives here. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56306/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56306/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:59:56 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56306/ 34.03200300 -84.17146300 <![CDATA[John Smoltz's House]]>

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John Smoltz's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2008-09-09 15:26:38
The professional baseball player lives here. This estate has it all; a lake, tennis court, basketball court, baseball field, swimming pool and a couple of holes of golf. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56146/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56146/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:26:38 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56146/ 34.13361300 -84.29610600 <![CDATA[Q's House]]>

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Q's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2008-09-05 18:27:06
Quinnes Parker, who is a member of the R&B quartet "112", lives here. This home was featured on "MTV Cribs".]]>

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Q's House
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