Marietta’s Big Chicken
May 24, 2008
Many of our readers are relocating to Atlanta. Looking at houses and researching school statistics is such a small piece of deciding where to live.
Let me tell you a story about living in Atlanta. We want you to see Atlanta the way we see Atlanta – with our hearts, memories, and stories.
The Big Chicken
I moved to the Atlanta area in 1981. My job was in Cobb County, so Marietta seemed the most convenient location to live.
Very quickly I learned the Big Chicken was critical for driving directions. “We’re above the Big Chicken.” “If you get to the chicken, you’ve gone too far.”
My husband loves telling a story about his trip to the Big Chicken with our daughter in 1993.
Over the years, the structure had deteriorated. Public outcry forced Kentucky Fried Chicken to rethink their decision to tear down the infamous landmark.
During final stages of construction, the chicken was shrouded from view.
Rick and Jessica planned for weeks to be on site for the much acclaimed unveiling – and free fried chicken.
Imagine the delight of an 8 year old when yards of canvas fell away to reveal bright yellow beaks, and a black round eye that moved.
What are your stories?
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- Why did you move to Atlanta?
- Do you remember when an Atlanta Braves baseball game only cost a dollar?
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Tell us what you like – or don’t like – about living in Atlanta.
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