One of the coolest things about Poncey Highland is that it’s managed to retain much of its original history into present day. The area was established in the very early 1900’s, which is evident in much of the area’s architecture. Now converted into lofts, the Ford Motor Company built an assembly plant in Poncey Highland around 1916. If you know anyone who lived in Atlanta in the past 80 years, ask them about the Majestic Diner. It was built 1929, and is still going strong as a 24-hr diner today.

Poncey Highland is home to the Carter Center, which is a non-profit organization founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The neighborhood is also home to Freedom Park, which has emerged as one of Atlanta’s premier landmarks. It is the largest public park in Atlanta. Poncey Highland is boarded by Inman Park, Virginia Highlands, The Old 4th Ward, and Little 5 Points.

Like the businesses, there are many craftsman bungalows still remaining from the early 1900’s. Industrial buildings have been turned into apartment complexes, and with the resurgence of the Beltline, a large amount of new apartments and townhomes are beginning to pop up in the area.