Community History


City’s Black Community is Shrinking
January 19, 2024
City’s Black Community is Shrinking Jerry Castleberry Class of 1965 Hey mates, this is an article I sent to The Times when the city began

Uncle Flecther Randolph and Aunt La-la and Uncle Jim Walker
January 19, 2024
Uncle Flecther Randolph and Aunt La-la and Uncle Jim Walker I use to go out on Athens Street to Uncle Flecther, and on Cooley Drive

Growing up on Summit, High, Prior and Atlanta Streets…..Lord have mercy!
January 19, 2024
Growing up on Summit, High, Prior and Atlanta Streets…..Lord have mercy! I actually was born on 509 Summit Streetand then we moved to 416 High

Newtown needs a compromise to clear the air
January 19, 2024
Newtown needs a compromise to clear the air Forty-two years ago, no one disputed Carl Loef’s claim that he could improve 859 Athens St. with
Patriotic Retirement – the real stimulus package
February 16, 2024
Patriotic Retirement – the real stimulus package Dear Mr. President, Patriotic retirement: There’s about 40 million people over 50 in the work force; pay them