My point of view: Campbellton Road

This article was originally published on The Cost of Living Project

Eric McCoy, 13, shows us around his neighborhood

The Cost of Living Project is about more than just high housing and rent prices; we want to talk about food, schools, healthcare and how we get around. What does everyday life look like for you, your family, and your community? Late last year, we invited students to participate in an experiment: We gave them each $100 and a disposable camera and asked them: What is it like to live where you live?

Here’s the answer from 13-year-old Eric McCoy.

My name is Eric and I am the artist behind this project. This is a picture of me drinking my favorite drink, boba tea, at Georgia Tech. This is the best boba tea near my neighborhood.

That’s my mother watching me in my room, next to some of my artwork.

My uncle Vant’e was a good sport and let me take his picture. He’s a good person.

The most important meal of the day! Breakfast, prepared by me.

Here I am watching my school bus turn the corner to pick me up for school.

I love watching the seasons change around my school. Fall in Atlanta brings us these beautiful orange trees.

This is my college, where I learn lessons from books and life.

This is one of my favorite places at school: the music room. We make good music there.

My real saxophone that I play in my school band.

This is the corner grocery store. My sister and I walk there to get a quick snack.

This is where I get my art supplies and pet supplies for my dog ​​Dasher. It’s my one stop shop.

This is my neighborhood, where I grew up: Oakland City.