The Atlanta Objective with George Chidi

The Atlanta Objective with George Chidi

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The Atlanta Objective with George Chidi
The Atlanta Objective with George Chidi
Postcard From the Hustle

Postcard From the Hustle

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At midnight I found myself outside Grady’s emergency room, chatting with some EMTs. Writer’s block left me smoked like a salmon. I can’t drink through it like a respectable journalist — liquor sets off the gout — and I needed inspiration.

Everything seems like I’m staring at the edge of hell. I can smell the sulfur.

I’ve used Grady’s ER wait time as a so…

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