Local Stories
Using creative storytelling to present lesser-known facts about Atlanta's rich history.
Atlanta Downtown works with curators to select Atlanta artists who are then tasked with interpreting a local story through a visual lens. One Local Stories artwork is displayed each month on the digital sign at Margaret Mitchell Square (140 Peachtree St NW) and can be seen daily in between commercial content.
Summer 2025 Curator: Courtney Brooks
Courtney Brooks is an Atlanta-based independent curator, multifaceted visual artist, muralist, and founder of Journey of a Black Girl. Originally hailing from Denver, Colorado, Brooks earned her BFA in Digital Design from American InterContinental University in 2010. With over a decade of experience, she has provided creative direction for interactive art events and curated more than 20 solo and group exhibitions throughout the Atlanta area. Brooks is a staunch advocate for all creatives, proudly identifying herself as a visual artist first.
Brooks recently opened CBROOKS Gallery in Atlanta's Chosewood neighborhood in June 2025.