Articles by Monique Rojas

When opioids hit the U.S. in 1775, their use remained widely medical, aiding Civil War soldiers in dealing with intense pain. However, over more than 100 years, the recreational use of opium became popular. In […]

Joel Hurt, an Atlanta Businessman of the late 1800s to the early 1900s and co-founder of Suntrust Bank, is credited with building the Atlanta we see today. He is the man behind The Hurt Building […]

Lake Lanier is a popular weekend destination suitable for fishing, boating, and sun-tanning, but its existence lends itself to a history of state-sanctioned theft. Despite many instances of accidental drownings, the lake remains a top […]