Smith: Atlanta’s evolution

On the west side of the 22nd floor of the J.W. Marriott in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, I stand at an expansive window that frames a view of a downtown showcasing imposing skyscrapers, tall and erect, at daybreak.At first light, I can see the train tracks, which accommodate both MARTA coaches and freight trains, which rumble along at different speeds but inspire an idle mind....

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