April 2026
The Connector
From Game Boys to AirPods: The tech we grew up with is now at Roswell’s Mimms Museum
Mimms Museum of Technology and Art’s latest exhibition, iNspire: Fifty Years of Innovation from Apple, features the largest collection of the tech giant’s products ever displayed to the public. Among the 2,000 artifacts are early Apple computers and rare prototypes, as well as memorabilia from employees and fans.
Birding is booming as Birds Georgia celebrates 100 years
The thrill of the treasure hunt is part of what draws people to Birds Georgia, which has 2,500 members and turns 100 years old this spring. Since its founding as the Atlanta Bird Club in 1926, its members have not only honed field skills and added new species to their life lists, but they’ve also advocated on behalf of bird conservation and educated the public about why birds matter.
The Goods
The secret to (almost) never-ending azaleas
Nothing says spring in Atlanta quite like azaleas. The fragrant blooms, ranging in color from white to pink to fiery orange, first appear in early March, transforming the Southern landscape into a blaze of color. For Atlanta gardeners, the burst of azalea blooms can seem all too quick, leaving behind a humdrum bush of green leaves. But with some thoughtful planting, it’s possible to enjoy azaleas all the way into deep summer.
Miscellaneous
A love letter to Atlanta’s pollen
Now that it’s April, I am thrilled about our annual spring yellowing, even if it conjures allergies and practically mandates car washes. The pollen that coats our outdoor furniture and floats on our lakes and pools is nature’s way of reminding us that Atlanta is the city in the forest. It’s the small—albeit annoying—price we pay for our verdant tree canopy, vibrant azaleas, and temperate spring.
