atlanta: Tree Lighting Ceremony - Concourse at Perimeter- Atlanta, GA
- 11/21/08 10:17 AM
There is a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday December 1, 2008 at the Concourse at Perimeter in Atlanta, GA. It’s the Inaugural Event of “Love Lights a Tree.” Why is this tree lighting ceremony different than any other? It is a celebration of those who have given and received the gift of life through Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. It’s a big deal to me because I am a living donor. I donated a kidney to my brother 4 and a half years ago. The proceeds from Love Lights A Tree help support Donate Life Georgia's mission to save … (0 comments)
atlanta: I'm a re-run on HGTV - My First Place
- 11/21/08 04:56 AM
It's official. I have become a re-run on HGTV. 2 years ago we started filming a show called My First Place. It's a show about First Time Home Buyers and the drama that can go along with it. The show filmed me and my business partner Tracy Haskins with a couple that was buying their first home. Filming took more than 40 long hours condensed into a show that is just 22 minutes without commercials. What you don't see is that we were filming at midnight on a couple of occasions to try to coordinate with everyone's schedules. The camera also doesn't … (38 comments)
atlanta: Field of Greens - Georgia's 3rd Annual Farm Aid Festival
- 11/13/08 12:09 AM
Yesterday, I was going through the box of organic vegetables we pick up every week from our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). It's locally grown organic fruits and vegetables that we buy a subscription to. There is always a great surprise in the box. This week it was a flyer on Field of Greens, Georgia's 3rd Annual Organic Farm Aid Family Festival. The Festival is Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's a family event with food, music, education and fun with proceeds to benefit Georgia's local organic farmers and Slow Food Atlanta.
It will be at … (5 comments)
atlanta: Save Granmaw Gordon- Benefit Event
- 11/11/08 11:59 PM
Granny Jam (benefiting the Granmaw Gordon Greenspace) will be this Saturday November 15, 2008 from 5-9 pm at the E-church (First Existentialist Congregation) at 470 Candler Park Drive, Atlanta, GA. If you haven't heard about Granmaw Gordon, "she" is a historic pecan tree in the last greenspace available on Dekalb Ave in Atlanta. Not only is she original to the Sutherland Estate - owned by former Georgia Governor and Senator Gen. John B. Gordon, but this particular tree appears resistant to Pecan Scab, a fungus that costs Pecan growers across the Southeast millions of dollars. The USDA is interested in testing it further to determine if Granmaw … (3 comments)
atlanta: Art Show Featuring Amie Hamby
- 11/10/08 12:47 PM
This Friday night there will be an art show featuring my friend Amie Hamby. Amie is a talented artist who does a variety of art, including botanicals, contemporary portrait art, collage style painting and a contemporary series on gallery wrap.
The art show will be at the home of Gene and Cristina on Candler Park Drive across from the Candler Park Golf Course in Atlanta GA. It will be from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday November 14th. RSVPs are appreciated. If you would like to attend please contact me at 404-456-5024.
-------------------------------------------------- Jen Bowman is … (4 comments)
atlanta: Free Coffee at Starbucks when you Vote
- 11/02/08 11:16 PM
Starbucks wants you to vote! According to Starbucks.com, on Election Day Tuesday November 4th, walk in to any Starbucks yes, anywhere in the country and tell them you voted. You will get a Tall Coffee for Free!
Where are some of the Starbucks located around Decatur and Atlanta, GA? Kroger - Decatur (the big Kroger on the corner of Dekalb Industrial and North Decatur Rd) 2875 North Decatur Blvd Decatur, Georgia 30033 North Druid Hills & Briarcliff (near Target) 2321 N Druid Hills Road Atlanta, GA 30329 Decatur Square (on the corner of Ponce de Leon Ave and East Court … (4 comments)
atlanta: Cabbagetown's Chomp and Stomp Festival
- 11/01/08 12:00 PM
Cabbagetown is a cool little neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia located south of Inman Park, east of Oakland Cemetery, north of Grant Park and west of Reynoldstown. Cabbagetown is having it's Annual Stomp and Chomp Chili Cook-off and Festival. The event is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday November 8, 2008. It will be in Cabbagetown Park located at the corner of Tye St. and Kirkwood Ave in Atlanta.
There will be live music with bands playing all day with old time mountain music, bluegrass, string bands, alternative country and rock and roll. There will be an artist market, beer … (3 comments)
atlanta: Benefits of Condo Living in Decatur, GA.
- 10/18/08 03:04 AM
There are plenty of great options for condo living in Decatur, GA. List prices as of today range from $12,500 to $799,900. There really is something for everyone.
Why live in a condo? You’re busy. You travel or would like to. You want a low maintenance lifestyle. You want the opportunity for social interaction with your neighbors. You do not want to deal with lawn maintenance. You do not want the responsibilities of dealing with exterior maintenance. You want amenities. You are renting now and are ready to stop paying someone else’s mortgage. You want to be part of a … (2 comments)
atlanta: Decatur Events for this Weekend
- 10/16/08 03:58 AM
What are you doing this weekend? October is such a great month with lots of Fall Festivals and Events for all to enjoy in Decatur and Metro Atlanta. Here are some of my picks for the weekend. Martinis and Imax at Fernbank Museum Friday nights are great. Oktoberfest in Helen, GA, is just an hour and ½ North of Atlanta. Get out and see the fall foliage! The Decatur Beer Festival on Saturday October 18th has sold out to the first 4,000 people. But, the whole Downtown Decatur area will be a flurry of activity. Come anyway and check out the … (5 comments)
atlanta: My Personal Tour of Decatur and Atlanta Homes
- 10/14/08 03:09 PM
I was out previewing homes today. As a real estate agent in Decatur, GA it's part of my job to know what's out there and available for my clients. Sure, I could lookon-line and I often do. But, I get a better feel for a home and neighborhood by actually being there. I'll take you along on my little tour of homes in Decatur and Atlanta, GA. You can view the map to see the push pin numbered with each location. My 1st stop was a home on Edmund Park Drive off of Rock Springs Rd in Atlanta. It's listed at … (2 comments)
atlanta: Boo at the Zoo Atlanta- Family Fun
- 10/08/08 12:45 PM
Zoo Atlanta has a special event for children starting this Friday night for a total of 6 enchanting nights. It's Boo at the Zoo! Zoo Boo Town will only be open Friday and Saturday evenings for the next 3 weekends. Be there when the spell breaks at Atlanta's favorite fun family Halloween festival! Travel the paths, taste the treats and enjoy the sights and inhabitants of Zoo Boo Town. (But beware the creepy bugs.) When: Fridays and Saturdays October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Get the spooktacular scoop on the legend of Zoo Boo Town straight from … (1 comments)
atlanta: Martinis and Imax at Fernbank Museum in Atlanta, GA
- 10/06/08 10:50 AM
Have you been to Fernbank Museum of Natural History's Martinis and Imax night yet? It is one of the great events to do here in Atlanta, GA. It's a great place, perfect for a date night or an evening out with friends. I love the architectural details in the building. You'll see a 47 foot replica of a dinosaur fossil, in addition to lots of other fossils on display in Giants of the Mesozoic. It's on our list of favorite places to take out of town guests. IMAX® tickets Friday nights during Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX® are $15 for adults and … (4 comments)
atlanta: What's this new Language?
- 10/05/08 01:39 AM
Have you seen the newest language, text speak? Text speak uses creative shortcuts and abbreviations. If you've been on the internet or texting, you have probably seen some letters that equal shortcuts while texting or IMing, (instant messaging). Well, text speak must be here to stay! I am seeing it everywhere and we just received some info on it from our cell phone provider. Here's a little help on what these letters mean: k= OK jk= just kidding dk=don't know idk= I don't know ?= I have a question ttyl= Talk to you later ty= thank you pcm= please call me … (2 comments)
atlanta: Down Payment Assistance Still Available in Dekalb County, GA
- 09/30/08 08:28 AM
Down Payment Assistance is available for 1st Time Home Buyers in Dekalb County. Applications are being accepted for the DeKalb County First-Time Homebuyer Program, funded by the DeKalb County Community Development Department and administered by the Housing Authority of DeKalb County. Here's how it works: All eligible applicants will receive $5,000 towards their down payment, closing costs, or other prepaid expenses. Those who successfully improve their FICO credit scores to 620 or higher may receive up to $8,000. What are the maximum annual income limits? Household of 1----$39,850 Household of 2----$45,550 Household of 3----$51,250 Household of 4----$56,950 Household of 5----$61,500 Household of … (24 comments)
atlanta: Hotoberfest- Beer Fest October 4th at Glenwood Park in Atlanta, GA
- 09/28/08 11:23 AM
Ahhh, Atlanta home of the Beerfest. Here is another one intown in the hot new neighborhood of Glenwood Park. Glenwood Park is a really cool live, work, play community with condos, townhomes with street front office space on the ground floor and single family homes. Retail space is also available for lease. Some of the homes have rooftop decks with skyline views of downtown Atlanta. It is especially amazing at night. Glenwood Park is an entire community built around green building principles. Each residence adheres to the Earthcraft House construction standard developed by the Southface Energy Institute and the Greater Atlanta … (3 comments)
atlanta: Free State Park Passes at the Library?
- 09/18/08 04:16 PM
When was the last time you went to the Dekalb County Public Library? If you are not familiar with it, you'll want to check it out. There are 22 branches of the library, so there is probably one near you. One of the best features I like is being able to search the library database from the comfort of my own home. I can go online and choose what I want, which is usually a different fitness DVD. The library will then email me to let me know that my selection has arrived at the branch I choose. I go pick … (4 comments)
atlanta: New Construction Home minutes to Downtown Atlanta
- 09/14/08 07:24 AM
Save BIG with Incentives and Grants from the Atlanta Development Authority! New Construction in Lakewood, Minutes to Downtown AtlantaLocation: LakewoodThis property qualifies for a 4% grant from the Atlanta Development Authority along with a 10% of purchase price as an additional incentive! That's $33,586!!!Home Atlanta is a mortgage program that provides a 30 year mortgage at a fixed rate not to exceed 6.25% along with a 4% grant to assist with closing cost. Eligible borrowers can also receive 10% of the purchase price as an additional incentive to assist with down payment. You probably qualify! Contact me now to ask me … (1 comments)
atlanta: Where were you when the world stopped turning, 7 years ago, September 11?
- 09/10/08 11:59 PM
I can't believe it's been 7 years ago since 9/11. I think about my young nieces and nephews, they weren't even born yet. I think today is a good day to reflect on 9/11 and think about where you were or what you were doing. How did your life change...did you start to appreciate the little things in life, stop sweating the small stuff? I had just gotten back to Atlanta, GA from a vacation to Alaska. Alaska is an amazing beautiful place and I suggest everyone try to get there at least once in their lives, oops I digress. My … (5 comments)
Author Bio: Jen Bowman is a Realtor and Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty with offices in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota and soon to be Longboat Key, FL. Jen is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
There is a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday December 1, 2008 at the Concourse at Perimeter in Atlanta, GA. It’s the Inaugural Event of “Love Lights a Tree.” Why is this tree lighting ceremony different than any other? It is a celebration of those who have given and received the gift of life through Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
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