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 Vehicles included a police cruiser, ambulance,
fire truck, road grader, jeeps, a Rolls Royce, a rescue vehicle,
Gator, farm machinery, 1940 Plymouth, Camaro, street sweeper, a
covered wagon, a boutique in a bus, and kid’s riding toys.
Other activities included face painting, a man making a variety of
balloon animals and a cookout by the Palms Grill Café.
Susan Hoblit, who is part of the Atlanta Economic Development
Commission, said they have done this event before and when it was
held last year, it was a lot of fun. They may have the event again
next year.
Larry Collins said he is the official bubble blower and bubbles
bring happiness to people’s lives, especially when they pop the
bubbles. He said no matter how old you get, you can always have fun.
Children said the vehicles and rides were cool and one tried out
the toy tractor. As they waited for rides and had balloon animals made, the joy
on their faces was apparent.
Proceeds from the event will be used for the Atlanta Betterment
Fund, which is for community improvement. The fund provides grants, which have
been used for items like a new sign for the Community Building in Atlanta
Memorial Park.
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Bill Thomas, who is also part of the Commission, said the funds will also go
toward completing the restoration of the J.P. Heironymus Carriage House. It is
the last remaining wooden carriage house in Atlanta and was built by John P.
Hieronymus when he constructed his new home in 1909. The house was moved from
its original location after being purchased by the Atlanta Betterment Fund and
is now located next to the Hawes Grain Elevator Museum.
Thomas said the brick wall around Atlanta’s Route 66 Park is one of their next
projects.
The event provided fun for the whole family.
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