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.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
