Clothing store outside of Marta Station located at Broad Street Plaza

My first time visiting Little Five Points was last fall with my female friend at night. We were going to return some clothes she had bought at Rainbow. I haven’t been back since this fall; however, when I go back now I only go during the day time with friends. This is because since we are in a city, Atlanta houses some criminals and homeless that migrate to areas were people regularly go such as restaurants and clothing stores. Sometimes people can be a little aggressive when approaching you; therefore, it is always
great to go with someone.

Marta station across from Underground Atlanta

While doing my personal site response I  went with my friends, one male and one female. It was nearing seven o’clock and the sun was about to set. It was a lot of males in groups together surrounding the outside of stores outside of the Marta station close to Underground Atlanta. On the other side of the Marta Station where Broad Street Plaza is located there was many homeless people scattered around. The smell surrounding the Plaza was of grease from Popeye’s and the stench of bodily fluids. This is considerably normal when walking around Atlanta; however, it still takes me by surprise.

Center of Broad Street Plaza at Little Five Points

Being around Little Five Points and other areas surrounding it makes me more sympathetic towards the homeless. Living in the city is defiantly a different experience from living in the suburbs and then occasionally visiting the city. When you are just in the city for a few hours, the interaction between people is less and the want to interact is even lesser. However, now that I have stayed on campus I would like to help out with the community more by participating in community service events. That entitle donations and even spending time with the children in Atlanta.