Prepare your family and your home in case disaster strikes. http://www.houselogic.com/

Prepare your family and your home in case disaster strikes. http://www.houselogic.com/

This free event is sponsored by the Gwinnett Alliance Against Senior Citizen Abuse, an affiliate organization of the Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute ( G.N.L.I. ), and is conducted in partnership with the Gwinnett Council for Seniors.

Yes It has come to pass, and not we must be ready for the new year.

 

Atlanta-based Metro Brokers, with more than 2,000 agents, has joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the companies announced Monday.

 

 

 

http://www.ajc.com/business/metro-brokers-gets-new-230410.html

Metro Brokers, a leading real estate brokerage company in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, and one of the largest in the nation, announced a long-term franchise agreement on Dec. 7, 2009 with two of the most well known brands in the industry. Metro Brokers’ residential division now operates as part of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC franchise network. In addition, Metro Brokers’ commercial real estate division now operates as part of the Coldwell Banker Commercial franchise network. This is one of the largest franchising agreements in recent years within the real estate industry. Residential Division: With 2,300 agents and 28 offices, the residential division is now known as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers. It continues to operate under the direction of its president and CEO, Kevin Levent, who took the position in 1996 after two decades as one of Metro Brokers’ top sales associates. This affiliation allows BHGRE Metro Brokers to build on the solid momentum gained in the last five years and propels the company into the next generation, helping BHGRE Metro Brokers to grow strategically and sustainably. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers franchisees a wide variety of tools and services including more online exposure, a digital and print marketing center, presentations, coaching calls, specialty seminars, and more. As part of the new relationship, BHGRE Metro Brokers will have access to best-in-class marketing, next-generation technology and web tools to build on current offerings and continue to expand within the north Georgia and Atlanta real estate communities. Plus, BHGRE Metro Brokers can leverage the lifestyle brand of Better Homes and Gardens. The growing Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network includes more than 100 offices and more than 4,200 sales associates serving home buyers and sellers in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington. Commercial Division: The commercial division is now known as Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers. It continues to operate under the direction of its president and CEO, Kevin Levent. Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers has 150 commercial real estate professionals who specialize in a variety of commercial real estate sectors including office, retail, industrial, multi-family, lodging and land sale. The firm was recently ranked among Atlanta’s Top 25 commercial real estate brokerages by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers will continue to serve the 20-county Atlanta market. Metro Brokers’ commercial niche works with mid-sized clients and investors who rightfully demand outstanding service. The Coldwell Banker Commercial network offers a national presence with a management team devoted to assisting on every level. In addition, Coldwell Banker Commercial provides a digital marketing center, international business directory, research tools and more. Metro Brokers couldn’t have found better partners than Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Commercial in order to serve our respective residential and commercial real estate market segments.

I do not mean to go off on a rant but, I must wonder what does it say about our society, when we have a problem with a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient flying the United States Flag on his property, because of estetics no less, the same flag that thousand have die to deffend and the same flag that one day will surely drape his coffin, today it seem that we are infatuated with sports stars, movie stars, we are star struck and give more credence to someone in a reality show than a true to life Hero.

This man one day will receive the salute of a grateful Nation when he is laid to rest with full military honors, why not salute him now that he still alive by honoring his right to fly our flag, after all he put his life on the line for it, that is much more than many people are willing to do today.

Talk about the ultimate betrayal.

 

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/article/POLEGAT02_20091202-091201/309031/P0/

The information below is provided by Gwinnett County.

http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/cgi-bin/gwincty/egov/ep/gcNavView.do?path=Home|Hidden+Page|Federal

(ATLANTA) - Residents in Catoosa, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale counties are now eligible to receive federal assistance. Governor Sonny Perdue requested this aid following severe thunderstorms and flooding that hit Georgia on September 18 and continued for several days. The Federal Disaster Declaration follows one issued for four counties on September 24. Four additional counties were added earlier today.

"Now, even more Georgia families will have access to much-needed financial assistance that will help them on their road to recovery," says Governor Perdue.

"We are pleased that FEMA recognized the need for and approved the state's request, which will facilitate recovery efforts of families and businesses in these six counties," says Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English.

The total number of counties designated under this disaster declaration now stands at 14. The list now includes: Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Stephens and Walker counties.

Residents and business owners in these counties who sustained losses can begin applying for Individual Assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (local time) Monday through Sunday.

Individual assistance can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration also will be available to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance.

Governor Perdue made the request for a federal declaration after reviewing preliminary damage assessment figures.

GEMA is the lead state agency for coordination of emergency and disaster response activities. For more information on GEMA, visit www.gema.ga.gov. To learn how to prepare for disaster, visit www.ready.ga.gov.

-September 2009-

Planning Commission
September 07 (Cancelled)

Fall Festival Concert - The Swingin' Medallions
Downtown Duluth Town Green and Amphitheater, FREE. Great music and fun for all. Enjoy a great show from one of the best bands around, the Swingin' Medallions. Picnics, blankets and chairs are welcome.
September 11 at 6:30pm

City Council
September 14 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
September 15 (6:30pm)

Flicks on the Bricks: Dave FM/Special Events Network Sponsored Movie - Igor
Saturday, September 19

Planning Commission
September 21 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
September 23 (7:00pm)

Duluth Fall Festival
Downtown Duluth, FREE ADMISSION. Activities include arts and craft vendors from all over the Southeast, free entertainment, fabulous food and tons of children's activities.
September 26 & 27

City Council
September 28 (7:00pm)

 
-October 2009-

Planning Commission
October 05 (7:00pm)

Duluth Merchants Association
October 06 (6:00pm)

City Council
October 12 (7:00pm)

Planning Commission
October 19 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
October 20 (6:30pm)

City Council
October 26 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
October 28 (7:00pm)

Halloween on the Green
Saturday, October 31. Begins at Noon

Monsters vs. Aliens
Saturday, October 31

 
-November 2009-

Planning Commission
November 02 (7:00pm)

Duluth Merchants Association
November 03 (6:00pm)

City Council
November 09 (7:00pm)

Planning Commission
November 16 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
November 17 (6:30pm)

City Council
November 23 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
November 25 (7:00pm)

 
-December 2009-

Duluth Merchants Association
December 01 (6:00pm)

Planning Commission
December 07 (7:00pm)

City Council
December 14 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
December 15 (6:30pm)

Planning Commission
December 21 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
December 23 (7:00pm)

City Council
December 28 (7:00pm)

 

**Notice: These events are not city sponsored, but are open to the public