Walking through the Atlanta Beltline on a typical weekday afternoon, you are bound to see tourists, locals and a few familiar faces, such as “Beltline Kevin,” who has become well known for rollerblading throughout the area with a song and a smile.
“My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, and damn right, it’s better than yours…” he sings as he dances along the pathway.
He is one of thousands who frequent the Beltline, which continues to expand as more Atlantans use the 22-mile loop of trails and parks that connect neighborhoods.
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