838 Ponce de Leon Avenue

It was Atlanta, Georgia in 1953 where adventures began for two Southern girls that left their home and families in Gadsden, Alabama to start new lives. What they discovered was a city full of charm and grace like no other city in the world. They were fortunate enough to find a place to live that gave them a feeling of home, and friends that they will never forget. Living in this special house at 838 Ponce de Leon Avenue gave them enough wonderful memories for a lifetime Ramona Hackney was born and raised in the South by loving, Christian parents. Their trust and belief in her gave her the courage to explore the world around her and enjoy many journeys and make wonderful friends along the way.She wrote these pages in order to share her life in that special boarding house with others. The joy that she gleaned from her years there should make you feel part of the memory trip back to 838 Ponce de Leon Avenue and enjoy the people and all their time together