Pavers and slate chips created a modern geometric look in the backyard, which was updated with a treehouse (to the left) and a deck.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Craftsman bungalow in Atlanta's Candler Park neighborhood was built in the 1920s.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Like other homes in Candler Park, the bungalow has a deep front porch, columns and a railing with modern lines.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The dining room table and chairs were both Craigslist finds. When they sanded the top, Stephanie Andrews said they found the table was made of two types of wood. "It created this really cool stripe that you can...Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner and designer Stephanie Andrews describes the interior design style as global and collected. The Craftsman bungalow's modern vibe comes from the burst of color, such as blues and greens, in the home.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The dining room table and chairs were both Craigslist finds. When they sanded the top, Stephanie Andrews said they found the table was made of two types of wood. "It created this really cool stripe that you can...Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

In the galley-style kitchen, they repainted the cabinets and added absolute black granite honed countertops, an undermount sink and a new faucet.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Instead of replacing the cabinets, Stephanie Andrews had them repainted in a creamy tone and removed the doors for open shelving.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner and designer Stephanie Andrews describes the interior design style as global and collected. The Craftsman bungalow's modern vibe comes from the burst of color, such as blues and greens, in the home.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An eggplant velvet sofa, colorful rug and olive green fireplace are set against the dark window sashes, doors and black lacquered mantel in the living room.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The live-edge coffee table has been in Stephanie Andrews' family for years: her grandfather made it in the 1970s and it's a favorite piece.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Hues such as eggplant, olive, black and white blend with patterns in the living room, Maggie, their dog, lays on a vintage Turkish rug from Designer Rug Warehouse.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A key architectural feature is the curved arch ceiling in the master bedroom, which reminds the homeowners of a ship. The low mid-century modern furniture fits with the dimensions of the upstairs space.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The front porch's rattan sofa is often a napping and reading spot. Colorful accents include the turquoise front door.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The backyard's colorful and modern makeover replaced a brick patio with a deck that offered room for dining and gathering.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The tree house rises and connects to the loft over the garage. It's among the updates that modernized and reclaimed the backyard, which previously had a small hill and water issues. The retaining wall also designated...Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The treehouse, equipped with a hammock, was added to the backyard several years ago and continues to be used by the family.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Edward and Stephanie Andrews built the treehouse several years ago in their Candler Park backyard. Edward is works for UPS, and Stephanie is the founder of Balance Design.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Sandy Richman (left), Eric Richman, Christie Dust and Don Dust (right) look over artwork while at the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL...

Kristina McFadden plays peekaboo with 11-month-old Benjamin Buffington while at the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Drue Robidoux looks over the clothes she made for a Wonder Woman doll during the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

People make their way past the many artists' booths during the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Artist Shane Flexer (right) explains his woodcarving techniques to Harry Udell, 6, during the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Fall-themed artwork was on display at the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Jackie Mattews calls people over to try some fudge samples at the Ginny's Fudge and Nuts booth during Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL...

Sr. Iofre Santa Creu, a performer from Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, walks through the Yellow Daisy Festival before his show at Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL...

Jon Mraz sits among his wall art while waiting for customers during the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Singer Graig Gleason performs at the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Donna Ross (left) makes cotton candy for Limberly Moriarty and her daughter Lily during the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Photo: STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

The guest house's board and batten walls are painted Upward by Sherwin-Williams. Golf clubs and balls and a statue of a female golfer harken to the property's location near East Lake Golf Club and a history with...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brick details and 12-foot ceilings are favorite features in the great room, where the homeowners watch golf on TV.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The East Lake sun design on the transom leading to the great room matches the sun design above the front door.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen was renovated to include an island and leathered granite countertops. The appliances are by GE. The exposed beams separating the kitchen from the great room were found in the attic during the renovations...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A stained glass transom featuring the sunny East Lake neighborhood logo welcomes people into the the late 19th century home. The original hardwood floors and trim are among the homeowners' favorite details.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A second stained glass transom decorates the entryway to the great room. The brick originally was on the exterior before Rick Baldwin and Lisa Walker purchased the home in 2013 and renovated it.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the three bathrooms is updated with granite counters and subway tile.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The bathrooms in the 1890s home are updated for today, with subway tile, a walk-in shower and granite countertops.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The East Lake backyard includes a casual seating area with ferns and flowers. The house is on the Sept. 15-16 East Lake Tour of Homes.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The flagstone patio, which has repurposed granite and brick from the foundation and chimney used for its perimeter, includes room for a teak dining set. The double-sided fireplace connects to the screened patio...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The front porch has painted brick in a hue that fits with the neighborhood logo. The bricks were believed to be made on the property when it was constructed, according to information that homeowner Rick Baldwin...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Rick Baldwin and Lisa Walker are the husband-and-wife team who own Rick Baldwin Homes with Keller Williams Metro Atlanta. (Christopher Oquendo Photography)Fast Copy News Service

The property originally was composed of two buildings - a home and separate cottage - that were connected during renovations in 2013-2014. The 1898 building was originally a boarding house while the 1894 cottage...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The screened patio contains colorful seating and Atlanta-themed art and accessories, such as a reproduction Coca-Cola cooler from Scott Antique Market. When they thought about connecting the cottage to the home...

A planter is filled with flowers and woodsy touches, such as the owl accessories.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The window from the dining area to the kitchen is original to the house.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brick details and 12-foot ceilings are favorite features in the great room, where the homeowners watch golf on TV.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The flagstone patio, which has repurposed granite and brick from the foundation and chimney used for its perimeter, includes room for a teak dining set. The double-sided fireplace connects to the screened patio...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

DeKalb County, Ga: Business section of Brookhaven whose population is on the increase...growth is so rapid that existing facilities become inadequate almost overnight. Nov. 1949.Unknown/AJC staff

Playland Roller Skating Rink at 4405 Buford Highway in 1966. LBSGPNB1-140a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives,...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Dekalb-Peachtree Airport, more commonly known as Peacthree Dekalb, in 1976.Joe Benton/AJC

Undated but early photo of the Capital City Country Club, originally known as Brookhaven Country Club, and built 1927.AJC file

Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna on horseback making a publicity appearance in Brookhaven, 1943. LBP22-043e, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Though there was a date of 1940 attached to this shot of Brookhaven, it seems much more likely that it's in the early 1950s. The billboard on the left appears to be advertising a new 1953 Ford. LBGPF8-052a, Lane...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Brookhaven Pharmacy in 1954. LBCB040-003a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

A Brookhaven street scene from 1955. LBGPF8-049a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

A Brookhaven street scene from 1942. LBGPF8-051a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

A Texaco station on Peachtree Road in Brookhaven in 1952. LBGPF8-050a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Shops in the commercial district of Brookhaven, 1949.AJC file

Expanding commercial areas blossom with signs along Buford Highway in Chamblee in 1967Donna Warner

These days, the intersection of Buford Highway and Plaster Road (and the very close-by Dresden Drive) is a lot busier than this scene from 1951. LBGPNS2-098b, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Chamblee's Wallace and Warnock's general store was established in what later became Masonic Hall. In this photo from 1983, it's the Treasure Mart.Unknown

First of the stores in the old business district of Chamblee, GA stand across the street from the railroad tracks. (Dwight Ross / AJC staff) 1965Dwight Ross/AJC

Chamblee Plaza in 1963. LBGPF1-055a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library.Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Chamblee Plaza shopping center, 1965. N30-159_01, Tracy O'Neal Photographic Collection, 1923-1975, Photographic Collection. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University.Tracy O'Neal

Students rehearsing at the Chinese Community Center in Chamblee for the Chinese New Year celebration in 1992.Jean Shifrin/AJC

Cheerleading team from Chamblee High School, DeKalb County circa 1962.William Black Collection/DeKalb Historical Society

Colonial Stores supermarket at the intersection of Clairmont Road and Buford Highway in 1955. LBGPNS3-076a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Brookhaven Fire Department in 1947. LBGPOA2-039b, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Eastman Kodak Company, Chamblee, Georgia, circa 1954. LBCB045-060a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

WW1 scene at Camp Gordon in Chamblee. The training camp was abandoned in 1921. During World War II, the former Camp Hancock near Augusta was renamed Camp (leter Fort) Gordon.AJC file

Locomotive after a collision, Chamblee, Georgia, 1948. Damaged negative. N02-043_01, Tracy O'Neal Photographic Collection, 1923-1975, Photographic Collection. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University...Tracy O'Neal

A surprised Margaret Mitchell at her favorite Brookhaven swimming spotSPECIAL COPY WORK

McElroy Memorial Presbyterian Church at 3593 Clairmont Road NE, in August 1962. N20-074_01, Tracy O'Neal Photographic Collection, 1923-1975, Photographic Collection. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State...Tracy O'Neal

Production crew and actress look over script before filming, circa 1940s, somewhere in Chamblee.Carolyn McKenzie Carter/AJC

Oglethorpe University benefactor John T. Lupton and his wife, Elizabeth Patten Lupton at an on-campus ceremony in the late 1920s. LBGlass - 057, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976...Lane Brothers Commerical Photogr

Oglethorpe University in 1941. LBGPF4-033b, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library...Lane Brothers Commercial Photogr

Peachtree Road and Club Drive, Brookhaven, Georgia, 1955. Looking north. N04-193_01, Tracy O'Neal Photographic Collection, 1923-1975, Photographic Collection. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University...Tracy O'Neal

Phillips 66 automobile service station at Buford Highway and Clairmont Road in August 1955. LBGPNS2-099a, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection, 1920-1976. Photographic Collection, Special...Lane Brothers Commercial Photgra

Dominick Blaylock is a wide receiver at Walton High School. Blaylock is Cobb school’s first Super 11 selection since Tyren Jones and Brandon Kublanow in 2012.Jenna Eason/AJC

Andrew Booth is a cornerback at Archer High School. Booth is the Gwinnett school’s first super 11 selection since Dylan Singleton in 2015.Jenna Eason/AJC

Kyle Hamilton plays safety at Marist. Hamilton is Marist's first Super 11 selection since Bartley Miller in 2001.Jenna Eason/AJC

Jadon Haselwood is a wide receiver at Cedar Grove High School. Haselwood in Cedar Grove's first Super 11 selection since Antwuan Jackson in 2015.Jenna Eason/AJC

Chris Hinton is a defensive and offensive lineman for the Greater Atlanta Christian School. He is the Gwinnett school's first Super 11 selection since Kyler McMichael in 2017.Jenna Eason/AJC

Ramel Keyton is a wide receiver for Marietta High School. He is Marietta's first Super 11 selection since Derrick Tinsley in 2000.Jenna Eason/AJC

Trezmen Marshall is a linebacker at Clinch County High School. Marshall is the first Super 11 selection from the Homerville, Ga., school.Jenna Eason/AJC

Harry Miller lines up at center for Buford High School. Miller is the Gwinnett school's first Super 11 selection since Korie Rogers in 2013.Jenna Eason/AJC

Owen Pappoe is a linebacker for Grayson High School. Pappoe is Grayson's first Super 11 pick since Deangelo Gibbs and Jamyest Williams in 2016.Jenna Eason/AJC

Jalen Perry is a cornerback for the Dacula High School. Perry is the school’s first Super 11 selection since Des Williams in 2002.Jenna Eason/AJC

Travon Walker is a defensive tackle for Upson-Lee High School. Walker is the first Super 11 selection from the Thomaston, Ga., school.Jenna Eason/AJC

The 6,300-square-foot Dunwoody home includes five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The Colonial home, which was built in 1974, will be featured in the Sept. 15 National Association of the Remodeling Industry...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

The blue dining room in the Colonial home has a formal air, with molding, an ornate mirror and china.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The breakfast nook, with a vaulted ceiling, is flooded in natural light in Steve and Caron Morgan's Dunwoody home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A collection of Minton china from homeowner Steve Morgan's grandmother decorate the dining room walls, which feature a blue patterned wallpaper. The gold mirror was owned by Steve's mother and the tray was inherited...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Bells and Bibles are displayed on the secretary in the living room.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Wine-toned walls set the scene for music in the formal living room, which includes velvet king and queen chairs and a Persian rug.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The foyer is the setting for a pump organ and a painting by Gary Tonge Latimer.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An unexpected foyer feature is the pump organ, which the couple inherited from Caron Morgan's great aunt.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A commissioned painting by English artist Gary Tonge Latimer was inspired by a photo of the marsh in Florida near Cape San Blas, their favorite beach, said homeowner Caron Morgan.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The stage is set up for the homeowners’ granddaughters to dress up and perform. The backdrop is used a print of Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, of the Clan of MacLeod (enlarged and printed by Pixers...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The family room also has a vaulted ceiling, which provides room for large-scale pieces such as the hutch.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Steve and Caron Morgan's basement renovation, completed in 2017 by Weidmann & Associates, will be on the Sept. 15 National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Atlanta Tour of Remodeled Homes. The quartzite...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The earth-tone bathroom in the basement connects to the guest room. The countertop and shower seat were fabricated by Art Rock Creations.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

The basement has two full bathrooms, including this sea-inspired space that is below the sunroom and serves as a changing room when using the pool.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The basement is complete with a playhouse."This child-friendly environment is piquing their curiosity, igniting their creativity and stimulating their imagination just as we had hoped it would," Caron said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Retired teacher Caron Morgan designed the basement playroom with areas for exploration and hands-on learning for her granddaughters.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

The vaulted sunroom, completed in 2011, includes a pool by Endless Pools. Kauffman Design was the architect and project manager for the sunroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Steve Morgan said their granddaughters like to play in the stream bed when they wet it by the hidden pipe and valve. "We move the rocks and look under them for creatures," Caron Morgan said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

Decks & More built the deck, which has furniture from AuthenTEAK Outdoor Living.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

Caron and Steve Morgan purchased their Dunwoody home in 1993. Caron is a retired teacher and Steve is a retired dentist.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

August 23, 1990 -- Jason James, 13, from Stockbridge, waits at the front gate to Fort Gillem in Forest Park with an American flag as convoys of the 101st Airborne stop for an overnight stay before continuing their...

August 26, 1965 -- Surprise, surprise! This view down Forsyth Street downtown proves whatever the decade, you won't catch a break from Atlanta traffic. GUY HAYES / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 25, 1943 -- In 1943, the Atlanta-Southern Dental College was almost altogether a training institution for the armed forces. Of the 374 students, 341 were members of Army and Navy training units taking as...

August 24, 1989 -- Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games members, including Billy Payne (front left), International Olympic Committee members and their party meet Thursday with Mayor Andrew Young in his office...

August 17, 1977 -- Oz Records on Peachtree Street remembers Elvis Presley with a marquee message. Presley died one day earlier, stunning the music world. BUD SKINNER / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVESajc staff

August 27, 1960 -- Presidential candidate Richard Nixon and wife Pat campaign in Atlanta during a downtown parade. John F. Kennedy ended up winning the state and its 12 electoral college votes. DOZIER MOBLEY / AJC...

August 30, 1961 -- Three African American students (Willie Jean Black, Donita Gaines, Arthur Simmons) leaving Northside High School (later North Atlanta High School) on the first day of its racial integration. Unlike...

August 1949 -- Pallbearers lead the casket of Margaret Mitchell during the funeral service at Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery. The author died on Aug. 16 when she was hit by a car on Peachtree Street in Midtown. AJC...

August 27, 1950 -- Carolyn Carter, the first woman photographer for The Atlanta Constitution, climbs atop a light tank. Willard Neal, at the right, wrote the story. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 6, 1971 -- Walter Botts strikes his Uncle Sam pose during a visit to Atlanta. In 1938, artist James Montgomery Flagg was drawing an Army recruiting poster, and he asked Botts, a musician, to pose as Uncle...

August 16, 1949 -- Panoramic view of recently renovated Atlanta Municipal Market on Edgewood Avenue shows new lighting system and display stalls. Also known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, the building opened in...

August 5, 1984 -- Spiderman was one of the many superheroes, elves, dragons, and movie characters who appeared at that year's Atlanta Fantasy Fair in the Costume Contest. The Atlanta Fantasy Fair was held August...

Aug. 15, 1983 -- Dan Sweat speaks at a World Series Task Force press conference. The task force chairman, Shirley Franklin, stands to the right. The 30-member group was created to plan the city's celebrations in...Nona Boyd/AJC

Aug. 19, 1988 -- Cheshire Bridge Road just being Cheshire Bridge Road, with its hodgepodge of ethnic restaurants, bars and lingerie-modeling services. LOUIE FAVORITE / AJC FILE PHOTOLouie Favorite/AJC

August 1955 -- Workers move in to fill a huge chasm under Ponce de Leon Avenue across the street from where Mary Mac's Tearoom is today. The cavity at Penn Avenue extends 42 1/2 feet below the street and is 25 feet...Van Toole/AJC staff

August 11, 1989 -- Dale Murphy is congratulated by a team bat boy after his 376th homer, making him the all-time Atlanta Braves home run king. FRANK NIEMEIR / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 15, 1948 -- WSB-TV employees are shown broadcasting on location, the same year that the station was granted its broadcasting license. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 2, 1926 -- Crowds throng the streets for the grand opening of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Sears remained in the building until 1987 before it became reborn first as City...Atlanta History Center

August 1966 -- Miss Freedom gets some attention from an unidentified worker on the Georgia State Capitol dome. DWIGHT ROSS JR. / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVESAJC

August 15, 1965 -- Two Atlanta police officers phone in to the station during the night watch. Only three years earlier, African-American APD officers were given the authority to arrest whites. MARION CROWE / AJC...

August 26, 1978 -- "When are we gonna BE there?" Visitors to Six Flags Over Georgia make their way via parking lot shuttles to the amusement park for a day of fun. A brochure from that year advertised attractions...

August 1930s -- Children swim and fish in Clara Meer at Piedmont Park. The stone bathhouse building in the background was constructed in 1926. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 20, 1974 -- Two boys jump from twin diving boards at the Pittman Park pool. CALVIN CRUCE / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 1, 1966 -- An Atlanta Police sergeant looks over a reward poster for information on the Mary Shotwell Little disappearance. Little, a newlywed, failed to show for work in 1965 and has never been seen since...

August 1951 -- Atlanta Constitution editor/publisher Ralph McGill chats with poet Carl Sandburg. The two men became close friends after McGill interviewed Sandburg that year (perhaps during the meeting in this photo)...

August 6, 1978 -- Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson works at clearing kudzu during the First Annual Great Park Cross Country Run and Kudzu Kaper in East Atlanta. CHARLES R. PUGH JR. / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 14, 1945 -- A soldier and a woman embrace on V-J Day ("Victory over Japan Day") on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. That day, the Peachtree Street was mobbed with celebrants throwing confetti. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 2, 1980 -- The Falcons' David Becker gets a drink of water during team workouts. That year, the Falcons would go 12-4 and finish first in the NFC-West. STEVE DEAL / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 25, 1946 -- Elias Nour rescues a dog on top of Stone Mountain. Nour, who moved from Lebanon to Stone Mountain at age 10, became famous for being an expert climber of the mountain. By the time of his death...

August 18, 1965 -- Southern-fried Beatlemania hit Atlanta Stadium during the Fab Four's U.S. tour. The band was only in town for 10 hours but the visit produced what the group called the best sound of their U.S...

August 1971 -- Richard Rich (left), chairman of the board of Rich, Inc. assists Willard G. Rouse, vice chairman of the board of Rouse Co., in unveiling Perimeter Mall's 30-foot papier mache ice cream cone, the symbol...Bita Honarvar/Special

Maya Patel, a kindergarten student in the dual language immersion program at Level Creek Elementary School, raises her hand during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Jenna...Jenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Ana Fogle-Weekley, a kindergarten student, colors a picture during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.comJenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Kerri Griffin, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, talks to her students, Ana Fogle-Weekley and Owen DeGeorge. Griffin teaches one of the dual language immersion classes. Jenna Eason / Jenna...Jenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

A young boy poses for a photo against the brick walls of Peachcrest Elementary School on the first day of school, Monday, August 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Peachcrest Elementary School assistant principal Stan Gaddis welcomes a student back for the new year. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Here’s the back to school scene at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary in East Point. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Youngsters get a hearty welcome back. BOB ANDRES/AJC

A good breakfast makes for a great start to the school year. BOB ANDRES/AJC

One last hug before heading off to class. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Learning to line up and wait your turn is an important first lesson for kids. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Just about ready to head into the building after the first day’s bus ride. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Is summer break really over? Sigh... BOB ANDRES/AJC

First day back traffic: The school drop-off line. BOB ANDRES/AJC

The new year brings a mix of new faces and some of the older kids who have this school thing down pat. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Brumby Elementary School principal Amanda Richie greets students and parents as they enter the school during the first day in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Students wait to be guided to their teachers during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Peyton Forest principal Cynthia Gunner, along with teachers and staff, gets ready to great students with a circus theme. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Second grade teacher Megan Donnelly greets her students during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Donnelly (left) greets Aniya Bowden (right) during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Paraprofessional educator Purity Kamau (center) directs a group of second graders to their classroom during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary.  (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Second grader Aniya Bowden smiles at her desk before class begins during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Robert Hill holds his grandson Scotty while using an umbrella to cover his granddaughter Jasmine as they walk to the entrance of Brumby Elementary School during the first day of school. Hill was at the school to...Alyssa Pointer

Seniors complete interactive math lessons during the first day of school at Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Students tour the hallway during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

An empty classroom is set up for the new school year during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

A class schedule is displayed during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Choir instructor Megan Schuitema listens as her students sing a scale during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Math teacher Amy Shaffer works with her students during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Portia Langley, from Atlanta Stilt Dancing, was on hand to great Students at Peyton Forest Elementary. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students walk through the Peyton Forest Elementary parking lot as they arrive for school with their families. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The first school bus arrives at the school. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Kids and parents enjoyed the circus-themed welcome back. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The Peyton Forest kids are all smiles, but a busy school day awaits. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Aleyah Jackson, 4, has breakfast in the cafeteria with her grandmother, June Crawford, as she starts her first day of Pre-K. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Xavier Williams, 5, is led by his mom as they search for his kindergarten class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, wearing a Peyton Forest t-shirt, visited the school. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, wearing a Peyton Forest t-shirt, had chicken and waffles with the pre-k and kindergarten students. They also got popcorn. Carstarphen has visited various APS schools every year...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students are introduced to a math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen helps London Williams with her math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. “I think that the first day attendance, the first day participation -- whether it’s staff or students...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

You bet math is fun: The Peyton Forest kids didn’t waste any time getting down to the tricky business of addition. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students and their families arrive for the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop here. BOB ANDRES ...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop at Boyd Elementary, and gave out stickers to students before visiting some classrooms. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen takes one of her traditional Day One selfies with students, staff and parents at Boyd Elementary. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Carstarphen greets students in Traci Cohen's 3rd grade class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students in Traci Cohen’s 3rd grade class are introduced to Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students are attentive to the day's lesson in Jenethia Forte's 4th grade ELA / Social Studies class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Emily Costine, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps her student, Leland Griffin, get in his seat. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.comJenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Emily Costine, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps her student, Arianna Sims, during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.comJenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Carmen Herrera, a kindergarten paraprofessional teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps a student, Olivia Washington, in a dual language immersion class during the first day of school. Jenna Eason / Jenna...Jenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

James Jackson Elementary teacher Shandi Robbins gets a hug from a student on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSchaefer

Para-pro Shaniqua Layne walks Kayla Tran into James Jackson Elementary. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Kids head into James Jackson Elementary on the first day of school. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Arturo Oliver and his wife Elizabeth walk their child Kayla into James Jackson Elementary. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

School crossing guard Freda Stafford directs traffic in front of James Jackson Elementary. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Meanwhile, across the street from Jackson Elementary School, Zadyah Royster and Ahania Gover are dropped off at Jonesboro High School on the first day of school. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Pedestrian bridges and a pond dotted with golden frogs at the Rio Shopping Center, looking west toward Midtown on September 12, 1993. According to the story at the time, business was picking up there. It wouldn't...Nick Arroyo

Sledders enjoying the snow in Piedmont Park during the 1993 blizzard in Atlanta in March 1993.Joey Ivansco

Road race on Georgia 400, before it opens to auto traffic, Atlanta, Georgia, June 19, 1993. This is about the half way point, just past the toll plaza during the one-time four-mile run.Kimberly Smith

Henry County Airport in January 1993.AJC file

Jerry Kessler in front of his store, Kessler's, on Broad Street, August 26, 1993Renee Hannans

A view of traffic backed up on Peacthree Street in Buckhead, July 25, 1993. This is a view from the west side of Peachtree looking southeast. Cars headed north on Peachtree are backed up waiting for the light at...Dwight Ross Jr.

This photo accompanied a story on parking woes in Buckhead. This is a view of Bolling Way on May 27, 1993.Renee Hannans

As the original caption noted, in July 1993, "Atlanta's night owl population enjoys such places as the Majestic restaurant on Ponce de Leon Avenue for an after-midnight breakfast."Jonathan Newton

The original caption on this photo from Jan. 1993 reads: "Biker baby: Scooter Morgan, 2, hangs out in front of the Euclid Yacht Club in Little Five Points."Nick Arroyo

Reflections of Little Five Points shoppers in a bike mirror, January 14, 1993.Nick Arroyo

The railroad overpass on Ponce de Leon Avenue, August 30, 1993, with the old Sears building/City Hall East in the background. It's now the Beltline and Ponce City Market.Rich Mahan

A pedestrian walks down Alabama Street at Underground Atlanta, January 26, 1993.William Berry

Alison Mayer, left, and Dr. Jerry Lynn eat at Thelma's, a downtown landmark, on November 19, 1993.Marlene Karas

Andrew Young, Maynard Jackson, and Nelson Mandela talking together, Atlanta, Georgia, July 12, 1993.W.A. Bridges

Workers install sign at the new City Hall East on July 9, 1993.

Aurora Coffee in near the intersection of Virginia and Highland avenues in March 1993.AJC file

An aerial view of Buckhead in July 1993.Dwight Ross Jr.

Kristin Pettit rides a mechanical bull at Mama's Country Showcase on Covington Highway in Belvedere Park on January 9, 1993.Erik Lesser

Cartersville's Main Street with the renovated Grand Theatre in February 1993.Marlene Karas

Bare framework of the Big Chicken during its disassembly following major storm damage in Marietta on January 13, 1993.

Colby Pomenter and Mike Bannister pulverize asphalt to prepare the Olympic Stadium construction site, July 30, 1993Rich Mahan

Dale Murphy (right) and Ernie Johnson Sr. in SportsSouth broadcast booth on June 30, 1993, as the Atlanta Braves play the Colorado Rockies.Rich Mahan

The population sign in from of the Darlington on Peachtree St. on September 27, 1993.Kimberly Smith

Atlanta Braves announcers Don Sutton (left) and Skip Caray in September 1993.Frank Niemeir

Future UGA star, Super Bowl MVP qnd "Dancing With the Stars" winner Hines Ward in his days as a Forest Park high School quarterback. He's seen here with his mother on October 27, 1993.Erik S. Lesser

The Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones on Sept. 19, 1993, one week after making his MLB debut. He was 21 years old.Frank Niemeir

Nelson Mandela is greeted by eight-year-old Alexandra Jackson and her father, Mayor Maynard Jackson, at Fulton County's Charlie Brown Field on July 11, 1993.David Tulis

Otis Nixon scores in the 6th inning for the Atlanta braves in a game against the Pirates on July 15, 1993. The Braves won 4-0.Jonathan Newton

Paul McCartney gives an autographerd 'Beatles Diary Card' to 10-year old Bill Keller as his dad, Georgai State Patrol trooper Van Keller, looks on just before McCartney's May 1, 1993, concert at the Georgia Dome...David Tulis

People walking past the La Fonda Latina restaurant in Little Five Points on September 7, 1993.

Prince performing with his band at the Fox Theatre during the first of his two sold-out concerts in Atlanta on March 12, 1993.Frank Niemeir

Prince performing with his band at the Fox during the first of his two sold-out concerts in Atlanta on March 12, 1993.Frank Niemeir

Pedestrian bridges and a pond dotted with golden frogs at the Rio Shopping Center, looking west toward Midtown on September 12, 1993. According to the story at the time, business was picking up there. It wouldn't...Nick Arroyo

Aerial view of Atlanta as it was on November 18, 1993.Kimberly Smith

Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz on April 12, 1993.Marlene Karas

An aerial view of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium on October 17, 1993. It would be demolished four years later.Rich Addicks

Theatre in the Square in Marietta on July 29, 1993.Joe McTyre

Audience members doing the Time Warp during a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in November 1993 at the Northlake 8 AMC Theaters.Erik S. Lesser

Storefronts along North Highland Avenue in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood in December 1993.Walter Stricklin

Author Jackson Pearce's office space looks out to the backyard and her "chicken fortress." The paneled walls are painted with Behr's Gentle Rain.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A collection of prints top a green cabinet, which was a Facebook Marketplace find and now is in the dining room of the Decatur home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A mug collection is on display next to artwork featuring bighorn sheep, which were found on Craigslist.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The wall decor is one way author Jackson Pearce brings whimsy into her home office. She lightened up the dark pine paneling with Behr's Gentle Rain.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner Jackson Pearce refinished the dining room table, which was passed down from fiance Nelson Dean' grandmother. The room's decor includes a poster from "The Great War," a YouTube series on World War I and...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

An archway opens the dining room in the 1950s ranch home into the renovated kitchen.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An "I love this town" screenprint by InkyMixtape hangs next to a Craigslist-purchased bookshelf. A robot created by Michael Klapthor stands on top. The pair of dining room chairs was bought off Facebook and the...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A pair of Rifle Paper Co. prints featuring the Fox Theater in Atlanta and the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe in Paris are side-by-side in the Decatur home. "I love color, references to the city itself, and personality...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The renovated kitchen now has marble subway tile and repainted cabinets, and the blue tile counter was replaced with Ikea butcher block countertops. Homeowner Jackson Pearce's father make the countertop cuts, which...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A farmhouse sink purchased on eBay was installed during the renovations in Jackson Pearce’s 1950s ranch house in Decatur. "I love that it has clean lines without looking especially modern or sterile," she said...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Whimsy flows into the master bathroom with a model boat and an illustrated sea design from ModCloth. The ship on the shelf is a miniature replica of the Cornelia Marie from the TV series, "Deadliest Catch."Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bedroom furniture was acquired in a number of ways. One of the dressers is from a dance studio estate sale, while another dresser is a family antique and a nightstand is an old typewriter table.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The”B” is from the Borders bookstore, where homeowner Jackson Pearce said she wrote her first book as a high school student. “I will never part with my Borders  B,’”she said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The “chicken fortress” is Decatur homeowner Jackson Pearce’s favorite outdoor feature. Pearce built the coop using a plan from TheGardenCoop.com before adding her own additions. Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo 

The "chicken fortress" is Decatur homeowner Jackson Pearce's favorite outdoor feature. Pearce built the coop using a plan from TheGardenCoop.com before adding her own additions.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The chicken coop and run now houses seven chickens that her fiance, teacher Nelson Dean, named after females in history, including Eleanor of Aquitaine and Frida Kahlo.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A rooster decoration hangs from the chicken coop in author Jackson Pearce's Decatur backyard.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom ranch home, with a front garden, was built in 1955 in Decatur.

Jackson Pearce, an author of middle grade and young adult books, has taken on DIY projects since purchasing her Decatur home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Herpetology Program (http://srelherp.uga.edu) offers everything you need to know to stay safe around snakes. Make sure you visit their website for everything you’d ever...

SCARLET SNAKE -- They’re small and skinny and yes, it’s understandable that folks might mistake them for coral snakes, which are highly venomous. You won’t see them during the day since they’re active at night....

BLACK RACER -- Found from southern Maine to Florida, black racers are active during the day, make their homes in a variety of Southeast habitats and snack on insects, birds, rodents, amphibians, etc. But if you...

RINGNECK SNAKE -- As the name suggests, this common snake has a distinguishing ring around its neck and may have a yellow or orange belly. Northern ringnecks are found in the mountains while the southern subspecies...

EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE -- In Georgia, you’ll have to head south to find this large blue-black snake, the longest native to the U.S.. They’re active only in the daytime and they enjoy a nice buffet of varied prey --...

CORN SNAKE -- This is a juvenile, which looks quite different from...

... an adult. CORN SNAKES get a raw deal (or the business end of a hoe) thanks to often being mistaken for venomous copperheads. But look closely -- the corn snakes blotches are square; the copperhead’s are hourglass-shaped...

RAT SNAKES may be black, yellow or gray and have a wide range throughout the eastern and midwestern U.S. You’ll find them throughout the state of Georgia.  They also thrive in a variety of diverse habitats, from...

Here’s a juvenile RAT SNAKE, whose favorite snacks include small rodents and frogs as well as lizards. INFO BY: J.D. Willson.

The yellow RAT SNAKE is found along the Georgia coast. INFO BY: Trey Dunn - edited by Whit Gibbons.

You’ll find gray RAT SNAKES along the Savannah River in southern South Carolina and in south Georgia. INFO BY: Trey Dunn - edited by Whit Gibbons.

MUD SNAKES rarely come out of  the water, preferring to hide in the aquatic vegetation and various wetlands that make up their habitat. In Georgia, you’ll mostly find them to the south in the Coastal Plain. Amphibians...

This young MUD SNAKE has a vibrant red and black coloration. INFO BY: J.D. Willson.

RAINBOW SNAKES are, like mud snakes, rarely seen outside of the swamps and other water sources in which they live. As their name suggests, these snakes are multi-colored with black, red, pink and yellow scales....

With the nickname “puff adder,” the EASTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE sounds dangerous  and puts on quite a show when threatened, hissing and lunging as it spreads its head and neck skin like a cobra. But these non-venomous...

The SOUTHERN HOGNOSE SNAKE is far less common, found in the sandy and coastal areas of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and some parts of south Alabama. They also enjoy snacking on toads and put on a threat...

The MOLE KINGSNAKE, though rarely seen, makes its home throughout the PIedmont region of the Southeastern U.S. While they spend  most of their time out of sight, you may run across them in open areas like fields...

If you fear venomous snakes, consider yourself lucky if you have a resident EASTERN KINGSNAKE in your yard. These big snakes eat copperheads, rattlesnakes and cottonmouths, along with other snakes, rodents and turtle...

The SCARLET KINGSNAKE is often mistaken for the venomous Eastern coral snake due to its coloration. As SRELHerp writes on its site, these snakes “typically have alternating bands of red, black, and yellow in which...

EASTERN MILKSNAKES , too, are often mistaken for venomous snakes -- specifically, the copperhead. But these harmless snakes are beneficial to anyone looking to keep rodent populations down. You’ll likely find them...

If it’s daytime and it’s hot, you may come across a COACHWHIP -- unless you’re in the North Georgia mountains. These long, slender snakes love sandy soils, such as those in the Georgia Coastal Plain region, and...

The RED-BELLIED WATERSNAKE makes its home in a large swath of south Georgia, excepting the deep southeastern area of the state. They’re found in lakes, creeks, rivers, wetlands and swamps. Amphibians and fish are...

Another non-venomous snake often mistaken for the copperhead is the BANDED WATERSNAKE. These snakes are harmless, however, unless you’re a fish or an amphibian and it’s a banded watersnake’s lunchtime. These water-lovers...

Here’s another look at the banded watersnake.

The GREEN WATERSNAKE is found primarily in Florida, but you’ll find them also in deep south Georgia and along the Savannah River area near the far southern tip of South Carolina. Swamps and marshes are their habitat...

NORTHERN WATERSNAKES are regularly mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth (water moccasin), but these hefty watersnakes are non-venomous. While cottonmouths are generally found only in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, northern...

BROWN WATERSNAKES are large, hefty snakes. Because they prefer fish as prey, they’re more likely to be found in reservoirs and other areas that are permanent water sources. These watersnakes live in the Piedmont...

You’ll find ROUGH GREEN SNAKES climbing in vegetation on the hunt for the insects and spiders they eat. These long, thin snakes are found throughout Georgia and are a protected species in the state. INFO BY: J.D...

Although non-venomous, PINE SNAKES are a threatened species in Georgia and are protected. They’re big, heavy-bodied burrowing snakes that will strike when approached. Pine snakes are found in Georgia’s Coastal Plain...

The STRIPED CRAYFISH SNAKE is found only in a small part of extreme southern Georgia and is a protected species. Rarely seen, these aquatic snakes mostly feed on hard-shelled crayfish (hence their name) or shrimp...

GLOSSY CRAYFISH SNAKES are more prevalent in Georgia’s Coastal Region than the striped crayfish snake, but are similarly water-loving and secretive. Like their striped cousins, they eat mostly crayfish and are rarely...

QUEEN SNAKES also primarily feast on newly molted crayfish, avoiding the hard-shelled variety. Less secretive than their glossy and striped cousins, queen snakes are mostly active during the day and are often found...

Rare in Georgia, the PINE WOODS SNAKE is found mainly in Florida and is also scattered along the Coastal Plain of the southeastern US. They prefer wetland margin areas and woodland habitats, eat other snakes along...

Unless you’re spending your days in boggy, highly-vegetated wetlands you’ll probably not see the BLACK SWAMP SNAKE. These small, black aquatic snakes with bright red bellies are found throughout Florida and along...

Odds are, you’ve come across a BROWN SNAKE while gardening or mowing the lawn or generally being outside in the spring and summer here in metro Atlanta. These shy, harmless snakes are unfortunately often mistaken...

REDBELLIED SNAKES make their home throughout the eastern US, excepting the Florida peninsula. Although related to the brown snake, redbellied snakes are creatures of the forest, generally spurning the suburbs where...

Small and similar in appearance to the brown snake, the FLORIDA BROWN SNAKE is far less widespread than its cousin. They’re found only along the extreme southeastern coast and Okefenokee area of Georgia and are...

SOUTHEASTERN CROWNED SNAKES are distinguished by the black bands on their heads. You’ll find them in a variety of southeastern US states, but they are absent from southern Georgia and the Florida peninsula. They...

Where the Southeastern Crowned Snake is absent, the FLORIDA CROWNED SNAKE is prevalent. They’re mostly found in peninsular central Florida (hence their name) and has been found in only a few extreme south Georgia...

EASTERN RIBBON SNAKES resemble their cousins, eastern garter snakes, but are more slender and are differently striped. They’re found throughout the eastern US, excepting the Appalachian Mountains. Semiaquatic, these...

It’s easy to see how EASTERN GARTER SNAKES and their cousins, eastern ribbon snakes, are confused. Both are distinctively striped, both prefer habitats near water and both feed on fish and amphibians. But garter...

In Georgia, the ROUGH EARTH SNAKE makes its home mainly in the central and southern areas of the state. It’s rare in the Piedmont region and is absent from southwest Georgia and peninsular Florida. These small,...

The SMOOTH EARTH SNAKE is a heavy-bodied snake with a pointed snout. More prevalent throughout the state of Georgia and the southeastern US, the smooth earth snake is, like its rough-scaled relative, absent from...