FOREVER YOUR GIRL

By Wendy Binns

An issue of Atlanta INtown i s buried under concrete in the Inman Alley building on Krog Street. It was six years ago when the building association collected items for a time capsule to mark the opening of the redeveloped space in Inman Park. Whoever exhumes it in 100 years will discover a piece of INtown soul – and a part of my soul, actually. This 20th anniversary of INtown sends me down memory lane.

I first arrived to the office in 1997 fresh out of college and with so much to learn. Mentors emerged. Long-standing friendships formed. Bonds that would help navigate my way and eventually lead me to ownership of the company.

They were years of soul-fulfilling work. But, after a period overcoming breast cancer and then adopting a little boy, I needed a break. It was a good time to sell the business.

However, I do have a confession.

I miss deadlines. I see story ideas everywhere I go. I long for my old office and connecting with the community on a daily basis. I’ve moved on to new projects and have a new venture brewing, but I’ll always be an INtown girl at heart.

Happy Anniversary, INtown . I’m glad to have played a part in your history.