Synopses & Reviews
Vinings, located across the river from Atlanta, Georgia, is a very old community with a unique history. Called Crossroads at first, Vinings is where Hardy Pace operated a ferry that allowed people to cross the Chattahoochee River and where the Western and Atlantic Railroad headed north on its way to Chattanooga. The area, where the bluffs run down to the river, was once rich farmland dotted with churches and stores. It evolved into a summer community where
Atlantans traveled to find relief from the heat and later became a small commercial community of antique stores and eateries served by excursion buses. Vinings, home to some of best restaurants and finest homes in the area, is part of Cobb County's prosperous "Platinum
Triangle" of important commercial development just up the interstate from Atlanta.
About the Author
Susan Kendall has been the manager of the Vinings Library for 15 years. Through this work, she has met many residents of the community. The Vinings Historic Preservation Society, other historical associations, and current and former residents have made photographs and historical items available for inclusion in this book; their generosity allows Vinings to come alive again.