Atlanta 1996 Olympics Centennial ParkAs I watched the London Olympic opening ceremonies last night, I couldn’t help but think back to the year 1996 and the Atlanta Centennial Games.

For 17 days the world came to Atlanta, and since my real estate office was located in the heart of the city, I got to experience much of excitement first hand.

And even though I was able to attend about a dozen or so events, the real story was about the people that came to Atlanta to participate in the Olympic experience.

I spent a lot of time downtown In Centennial Olympic Park just trying to drink it all in. You cannot even imagine the enormity of this quadrennial celebration until you are right in the middle of it.

The monuments to the 1996 Games remain. Olympic Stadium was converted into Turner Field which is the home of the Atlanta Braves. The Olympic Village became dormitories for both Georgia Tech andGeorgiaState. Many of the other venues still exist in some form and scattered across the metropolitan area.

It was a time in Atlanta history that I will never forget. And every four years, I am again reminded of those hot Summer days in 1996 when the Olympics came to us!

Atlanta Centennial Park in 1996

1996 Atlanta Olympic Rings and Torch Cauldron

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7 Comments on The 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games remembered,

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I would love to go someday, but I don't know that i will ever get there.. SO many people to deal with.. If it was here in NY maybe.. It does sound like you have the best of it as you were right there! A Great opportunity..
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It is good to hear that so many of the venues are still used today in some form unlike other places like China who have destroyed or just abandoned most of the buildings.
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Yes, Richard, I too have fond memories of the games.  I was still working for Delta and flew a lot of folks in and out of Atlanta.
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The Olympics always leave a mark on the local landscape and in the memory of all who have the opportunity to attend. Seems like only yesterday....
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Great memories for Atlanta. 
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Richard, what a wonderful recount of your memories if the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
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Richard- having the Olympics come to your city does have a way of making people come together and take pride in their city.  You're very lucky to have those memories. 
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