“Whether you’re a lifelong Atlantan or a first-time visitor, local writer and long-time Charis friend, Jonah McDonald will help you marvel at Atlanta’s most obscure oddities.” - Charis Books & More “This gem contains dozens and dozens of Atlanta’s secrets. If you (like me) thought you knew our city – I think you’ll be surprised.” - 365 Atlanta Traveler “Readers can explore some of the city’s most obscure oddities and hidden spots, or view well-known sites from a new perspective.” - The Atlanta 100 What's really inside Atlanta's sealed Crypt of Civilization? Where can you experience a midnight costume party or get your hair cut at a museum? And is there really an elephant graveyard in the city? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and Secret Atlanta is the right book to prove this over and over again. Beyond the standard Atlanta tourist attractions, visitors and natives alike will find a city full of secrets""in the history, art, culture, nature, and places that are just plain weird. Tour the most hidden spots in the metro area, or see the famous sites through a new lens. You'll find the answers to common questions, like why there are so many streets named "Peachtree." Don't miss Atlanta's more uncommon quirks too, such as the story behind the clergy parking spaces at one local bar. Whether you're a lifelong Atlantan or a first-time visitor, local writer Jonah McDonald will help you marvel at Atlanta's most obscure oddities. His adventures through the city might sound too interesting to be true""but you couldn't even make this stuff up if you tried. Jonah McDonald is an Atlanta writer, storyteller, historian, and naturalist. He is the author of the popular guidebook Hiking Atlanta s Hidden Forests: Intown and Out and serves as a DeKalb County park naturalist. Jonah loves exploring his city via bicycle, canoe, or foot, and believes that there is a new story to learn and tell around every bend. When he s not already on an adventure, Jonah loves finding a new one. Connect with Jonah at jonahmcdonald.com.