Cherokee County, United States (Local)
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Bob Meyers' coverage primarily revolves around local culture and historical events, indicating a strong interest in community-focused stories. He frequently explores topics related to local history, notable figures, and cultural traditions.
Given his focus on specific areas within Georgia such as Alpharetta and the Lebanon community, Bob would likely be interested in pitches that highlight unique aspects of these communities or delve into lesser-known historical events or figures from these regions.
Pitches centered around preserving local heritage or shedding light on the history of significant landmarks may resonate well with Bob's coverage interests. Additionally, he may appreciate pitches featuring interviews with local historians or individuals deeply connected to the region’s historical fabric.
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By: Bob Meyers
Portrait of Mary Lou Williams in her New York apartment circa 1946. The photo was taken by author/photographer William P. Gottlieb who took some 1,600 photos of jazz musicians from 1938 –1948, the “Golden Age of Jazz” when swing was at its peak. It was the first time that the jazz idiom was commercially successful. The Library of Congress purchased the photos in 1995, and as Gottlieb desired, his photos were put in the public domain.
Charles Worley and his son Phil stand in front of the country store that Charles and his wife Mary lived in and managed for Will Write until 1952.
By: Bob Meyers
The historic Sherrill House built circa 1904 has been undergoing extensive renovation by the Forsyth County Historical Society since 2012 with the support of the county and other community organizations. It is one of the most important historic structures remaining in North Forsyth County.
An exhausted Nurse Ginny Dornheggen rests for a few minutes on a bunk following the January 1971 attack.
The yellow-bellied slider is the most abundant turtle in the North Fulton and Forsyth County areas. They have a yellow stripe behind each eye. They live for about 50–100 years.
This rare photo of the Roswell Seating Company shows the facility circa early 1940s. Note the late model 1930s and early 1940s cars.
This portrait of John Forsyth by Freeman Thorpe hangs in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U.S. Department of State. Forsyth was governor of Georgia from 1827-1829 and Secretary of State in the administration of Andrew Jackson 1834-1841.
Houses on the 18-acre Lake Cherful. The community’s Lake Garrett is estimated at 36 acres. Boating and fishing are popular on the lakes. Lake Cherful is named for the counties the city borders: Cherokee and Fulton. Lake Garrett is named for William Garrett, the farmer who sold the land to the founders of Mountain Park.
By: Bob Meyers
Henry W. Grady, called the “Spokesman of the New South,” was managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s. He promoted Atlanta's post-Civil War growth and encouraged Northern investment in the city. Grady Hospital is named after him.
By: BOB MEYERS
When North Point Mall opened in 1993, a large store was named in honor of Rich's, a beloved Atlanta department store chain founded in 1867 as a dry goods store
