Update ( 12-4-25 ) of I-285 / I-20 West Interchange

                               ( Image of the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center )
 

by C. Henry Adams

On Thursday, December 4th 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the I-285 / I-20 West Interchange meeting which is P.L. Number 0013918. This event was held at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center located off Fulton Industrial Blvd on the Fulton County Airport, also known as Charlie Brown Field , a county-owned, public-use airport in Fulton County, Georgia, United States.

Basically the discussions were Improvements:

*  Removal of left-hand, ramp entrance and exits, Improvements to horizontal and vertical alignments, and construction of two-lane ramps within the interchange

*  Construction of a westbound collector-distributor system, or connecting lanes, * from the I-285 / I-20 West Interchange to Fulton Industrial Blvd.

*  Construction of additional lanes along I-20  from Factory Shoals Road east to Hamilton E. Holmes Drive and a long I-285 from MLK Jr Drive North to Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway to accommodate Interchange improvements

*  Modifications or replacement of bridges within the interchange and along I-20 and I-285


Although, several residents of the  I-285 / I-20 West Interchange made it known that due to the removal trees, sound barrier walls and construction, they could not relax peacefully at their homes.

Several flyers were shared at the Georgia Department of Transportation of GDOT event,  here is how to stay in touch as of 12/ 23/ 2025:

Note:  This information below is subject to change or no longer useful.

Link:     https://0013918-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/

Email address:     westinterchange@dot.ga.gov

Voicemail:    (770)-343-0770

Georgia Department of Transportation
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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Answering A Special Call - Patricia Elaine Robinson Tate the Great Neonatal Nurse & Manager

 

by C. Henry Adams

I find it to be true.  When you ask God for help, it is very likely that he has  already answered.


It took many years to understand that the greatest power of a human being is unconditional love.


If power is defined as the ability to do something or act in a particular way, then this mentor that we are about to tell you of in this particular blog; will make you believe that doing good things to help others will likely change your individual life forever.


Once in a town called Steubenville, Ohio.  A young woman join the Steubenville High School band.  It is said that she played the saxophone.  Now, this young lady was no ordinary person.  Prior to playing saxophone in the " Big Red Marching Band ", she cheered the team as a Cheer Leader.


Perhaps, someone motivated her.  People like Martin Luther King Jr. said, " If you were a street sweeper,  be the very best street sweeper that you could become. "


Patricia Elaine maintained good grades in High School and graduated to later attend Akron University in Akron, Ohio as a Nursing Student.


Once she completed her studies while at  the newly built Mary E. Gladwin Hall , a place which is said to help students focus on relationships with the surrounding community;  she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Akron University.


Inspired, she left the State of Ohio to move south to the State of Georgia.  By 1981, she had become a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.


Filled with compassion, in 1992 she joined the Emory Regional Center to work as a Neonatal Transport Nurse.  As a member of Angel II Transport Team, Patricia Elaine exceeds to higher heights.


Fully aware of what she wanted to do in life, by 1995 she had accomplished a Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Georgia State University.

In 2019, this great nurse was recognized as the DAISY Nurse Leader. 

What does the acronym DAISY stand for in this discussion? 


   " Diseases Attacking the Immune System "


An international program honoring nurses for compassionate, skillful care, created by the family of J. Patrick Barnes (who had ITP, an autoimmune disease) to thank nurses for their support during his illness, with nominations welcome from anyone for nurses showing empathy and clinical excellence in any role,

By November 2002, this Extraordinary Woman accepted an Extraordinary Man - Ernest Tate as her soul mate.  For 23 years they completed their vows together until Patricia Elaine Robinson Tate left this life for a celestial home.

This is the story of Patricia Elaine Robinson Tate.

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Dedicated to Mr. Odis Howard Sr. ' Field Services '

 

by C. Henry Adams

On the evening of December 17th 2025, I received a text message via my email address that shocked me, then brought me back to reality.  With life, there will be death. What one person gains going through this journey is likely not measurable.

The message from the daughter of a great mentor  simply stated that her Father passed away that morning.

Then, I heard this saying and I can actually witness the fact of it being true by the very person I speak of in this blog.

‘ When life changes, you don’t lay down and die.   Instead, you get up and
keep moving.’


Once in April of 1995, I recall Mr. Odis Howard, Sr. stand with some young men and myself at a Wedding event representing his son, Odis Howard, Jr who was away serving our country (USA) during a major war conflict.

At that time, I realized how blessed I was and all of the men standing with us were to have Mr. Odis Howard, Sr. representing his Son and the Howard Family.

Following that experience - other times, I found myself calling up Mr. Howard on the phone to discuss the Atlanta Falcons during Football Season.  He is and will always be an inspiration to me.

Thank you Mr. Odis Howard, Sr. for your motivation.  Until we meet again, take care, Sir.

Update:

Public viewing will be held on

Friday, December 26, 2025, at Murray Brothers Funeral Home, located at 1199 Utoy Springs Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Please call Murray Brothers for times.


Funeral services will take place on

Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1875 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30314.


Interment will follow at


 Lincoln Cemetery, 2275 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30314.


A repast will be held following the burial at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement.

The family sincerely appreciates all prayers, love, and support during this time of bereavement.

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