Man found living atop Georgia Waffle House
Some people eat at the Waffle House so much it feels like home.
Friendly waitresses only add to the charm.
The first Waffle House is now a museum in Avondale Estates.
But there’s no denying the popular roadside eateries are also weirdo magnets.
Something wacky can happen at any minute. Kid Rock may be throwing punches, or cooking up grub while meeting and greeting local fans. Or maybe a famed tiny outlaw is doing his “Little Houdini” impersonation and slipping away from a hungry deputy.
In Augusta Tuesday, an air conditioner repairman found a man living atop a Gordon Highway location in what was described as a temporary shelter, according to Augusta’s ABC station.
Waffle House managers aren’t allowed to talk about the incident, and firefighters called to the scene to pluck him off the roof didn’t identify the man or know how long he was up there.
The rooftop denizen was taken to a local hospital for dehydration. It’s a good thing too, it’s going to be hotter than a Texas Melt today.
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78 comments Add your comment
oh well
May 11th, 2011
12:30 pm
a hobo and a side of hash browns smothered , covered and scattered ! damn it don’t get much better
Charles
May 11th, 2011
12:35 pm
Scattered and smothered please
Elder Flower Child
May 11th, 2011
12:45 pm
Hey, he felt safe up there. Actually kind of creative.
IHOP
May 11th, 2011
12:48 pm
Was he the cook?
ssmith
May 11th, 2011
12:49 pm
Smart man! He’s the first one in line for dumpster leftovers!
vee
May 11th, 2011
12:50 pm
sounds better than where this guy lives under a bridge on I85. i’m always afraid he’ll roll over in his sleep and end up in the slow lane!
Brenda
May 11th, 2011
12:57 pm
I really think this is a sad story and not one to be laughed at and made fun of. Obviously a homeless person while your tax free megachurches remain empty other than Sunday morning while the plate is being passed. Have some compassion, it could be you or a family member next.
Old Scratch
May 11th, 2011
1:02 pm
They should let him live on top of the World of Sid & Marty Krofft when it’s resurrected!
Don
May 11th, 2011
1:04 pm
Brenda:
I am a member of a 161 year old Methodist church. In addition to daily church activities the following meet there at no charge: Alcoholics Anonymous, GED, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts.
John Marchant
May 11th, 2011
1:08 pm
The sign did say Waffle HOUSE right?