Daren spotted this former Decatur resident (Sunday Paper) hanging out at the intersection of Ponce and Highland Ave in, uh, well, Poncey-Highlands.

From an Agnes Scott press release…

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright will deliver keynote remarks at Agnes Scott College’s 121st commencement on May 8.

Albright was the 64th Secretary of State of the United States. As the first female to be named to that position, she became at that time, the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government.

“Dr. Albright has been a true trailblazer for women in our country and around the world,” said Agnes Scott President Elizabeth Kiss. “Her record of leadership, public service and commitment to creating a more just and humane world makes her a perfect role model for Agnes Scott students. We’re honored to have Dr. Albright share her experiences with our graduates as they leave campus to engage a wider world.”

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If you’re standing on the MARTA plaza Saturday night and suddenly those towering “Beacons of Teal” go dark, do not fear.  It’s not the Apocalypse.

It’s just Earth Hour!

Over on The Decatur Minute, Cheryl details the city’s plans…

The City of Decatur is participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 until 9:30 pm. Cities and states across the country are joining together to raise awareness and demonstrate our nation’s commitment to fighting climate change by joining Earth Hour. The City of Decatur will turn off the lights in City Hall as well as on the MARTA Plaza to show support for this global initiative.

Businesses:  anyone have plans the public should be aware of?  Residents:  what do you do when you unplug during Earth Hour?

I’m a few hours late with this news, but for those detached from the news cycle over the past 24 hours, be warned – Stone Mountain is more dangerous than it looks.  From the AJC…

The body of an Emory University graduate student reported missing Tuesday night was found Wednesday morning on the sculpted side of Stone Mountain.

Antony Edge plunged some 600 feet to his death after crossing a protective fence on the mountaintop, said Chuck Kelley, the park’s chief of police and fire.

…”The mountain is very deceiving and that’s why we have that fence,” [Kelley] said. “You can start over and it doesn’t look that steep, but when you stop and turn around, the mountain is very steep.”