Writers
Andisheh Nouraee on Twitter
East Ponce de Leon at East Court Square*, Decatur, GA, 30030
Nouraee tweets about the serious to the absurd. He’s the city’s premier microculture critic, with his tongue firmly planted in cheek.
Website: http://www.twitter.com/andishehnouraee
Category: Personalities, Professionals, Writers
Laurel Snyder
Website only, Atlanta, GA, 30303
This prolific scribe (five novels and six picture books) tackles serious subjects like divorce and interfaith family life with equal parts pathos and humor.
Website: http://laurelsnyder.com/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Downtown
Category: Best of Atlanta 2013, Personalities, Professionals, Writers
Peachtree Keen
Krog Street*, Atlanta, GA, 30307
The author intersperses her thoughtfully glib comments on MARTA, Krog Street Tunnel, and the Clermont. Her takes on transit and Southern identity are must-reads.
Website: http://peachtreekeen.tumblr.com
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward
Category: Professionals, Writers
WonderRoot
982 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30316
404-254-5955
Since opening in 2004, this inspirational nonprofit committed to advocating for arts, artists, and social change has hosted more than 1,000 music shows and 700-plus classes for artists.
Website: http://www.wonderroot.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Reynoldstown
Category: Art, Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Musicians, Non-Profit Organizations, Professionals, Writers