Peaches...and watermelons

The owners and staff members of R. Thomas Bar and Grill are stationed along the road giving out watermelon to racers.

”I’ll throw it to ya!” They yell as racers pass by.

About the Author

Hannah Ziegler is a data analysis and reporting intern on the Digital Storytelling team. She is a rising junior at the University of Maryland studying journalism and information sciences. She is with the AJC through the Dow Jones News Fund data journalism residency and also serves as a news editor for her college newspaper, The Diamondback.

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