Anne Ortiz's (anneortiz) Blog

Yes, the landscape is lush, but that is not the only reason that Cobb County Georgia is green. Cobb County is the first government in Georgia to achieve silver certification as a Green Community by the Atlanta Regional Commission. The ARC on Wednesday announced the first three governments to achi...

Mold growth in homes is a serious condition that can lead to severe health complications.  Its source is excessive moisture in the home that is not controlled.  Be aware of damp conditions and take the necessary steps to eliminate them before mold gains a foothold. When water leaks or spills occu...

It certainly is not a home maintenance item that we think about every day, but gas appliances deserve regular attention to ensure that they operate safely.  Serious health problems could result if these appliances do not have the requirements they need. Gas appliances such as water heaters, furna...

New examples of environmentally friendly housing are on the Marietta in Marietta, Georgia.  A newly erected house at 1492 Murdock Road is the first in Georgia to be rated as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum-certified, factory-built home. It is also the first LEED Platinum ...

Not only is Marietta, Georgia the jewel of Cobb County, just northwest of Atlanta, but is also a city known for its ethical practices of governing. The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) at its annual convention in Savannah in June recertified Marietta as a City of Ethics for adopting an ethics ...

There are thousands of houses in Georgia and throughout the Southeastern states that are constructed over crawl spaces. Traditionally these crawl spaces have vents installed in the foundation walls. Until recently, the vents were required by building codes. In the last 15 to 20 years, however, ou...

Cobb County, Georgia knows how to launch a spectacular July 4th celebration.  Each city hosts its special events to honor the birth of our nation.  Kennesaw gets things booming on July 3rd with a free pre-Independence Day concert and fireworks downtown.  The Journey tribute band Frontiers will pe...