Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn

In Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn, Gary M. Pomerantz explores the intertwined histories of two prominent Atlanta families—the Allens, descendants of slave owners, and the Dobbses, descendants of slaves—over five generations. This narrative reveals how their lives reflect the evolving social, economic, and political dynamics of Atlanta, particularly at the crucial intersection of Peachtree Street and Sweet Auburn Avenue. Through extensive interviews and research, Pomerantz illustrates the impact these families had on the city, including the legacy of influential mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson Jr., all while highlighting the broader changes in race relations in the New South.