Recent months have served up a hearty slice of the bizarre and delightful headlines in The Peach State. From stealthy diner escapades to vintage finds and cinematic surprises, here’s a glimpse into the quirky happenings that have spiced up Georgia.
The Waffle House Wannabe: In Riverdale, a cunning caper unfolded at a local Waffle House, where a woman with a flair for the dramatic decided to take role-playing to a new level. She donned the iconic Waffle House hat and seamlessly blended in as an employee. After a brief two-hour “shift,” she made a grand exit, not with waffles, but with a fistful of cash from the register. Talk about taking the term “short-order cook” literally.
Goodwill Hunting, Literally: In an episode of thrift store treasure hunting, a savvy shopper’s $3.99 investment at Goodwill blossomed into a windfall worth over $100,000. Unbeknownst to her, the vase she admired for its beauty was actually a Scarpa masterpiece. This story proves that sometimes, the real ‘good will’ is found in the eye of the beholder (and a little bit of luck).
Time Travel at the Plaza Theater: Remodeling a movie theater in Atlanta turned into a historical excavation when workers discovered a wallet lost 65 years ago. Belonging to the late Floy Culbreth, the wallet was a time capsule containing memories and mementos. Reunited with her daughter, the wallet bridged generations, proving that some things, like family memories are truly timeless.
