I grew up in Montana. I'm not sure there ever was a Christmas that was not white. If there was, I don't remember it. I learned to take advantage of the white stuff about 6 months before I moved to Texas when I learned to snow ski. (Oh, that's another story...sorry!)

Ice skating was around, but you had to be careful if lakes and ponds were not frozen solid enough. To heck with that, WHO can stand up on those things? Not me! 

BUT, if you are from the North, and miss your ice skating...never fear...

The Ice Skating Rink at Centennial Olympic Park

The rink opened November 21st and is open past the holidays up until January 13, 2013. And at $10 for 90 minutes on the ice AND your skate rentals, this could be a great (an less expensive place) to take the kids and the whole family for some holiday fun! 

Associate Broker

Thomas Ramon Realty @ Palmer House Properties

2911 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Buckhead 30327	Buckhead 30342
Chamblee 30341	Decatur 30307
Doraville 30340	Downtown Atlanta 30303
Druid Hills 30329	Dunwoody 30338
East Atlanta/Ormewood Park 30316	East Lake/Kirkwood 30317
Grant Park 30312	Midtown Atlanta 30308
Midtown Atlanta 30309	Midtown West/Collier Hills 30318
Morningside 30306	Morningside 30324

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FALCONS vs CARDINALS PRO FOOTBALL
Atlanta on a Sunny Day in November 2012

Travel to the game on a beautiful sunny day and enjoy every moment of the trip in both directions. Link here for the CHEAT SHEET about all the game data.

TRANSPORTATION? Park near the event or take MARTA.  Sports Illustrated states, “The team plays downtown at the Georgia Dome, which opened in 1992. The Dome is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The Georgia Dome is a great place to watch a football game. Most seats have great sightlines and are roomy. While all the seats in the lower level give a prime view of the action, the Club level sits you a little higher up and provides access to upscale restaurants and an exclusive sports bar. Take MARTA public transportation and get off at the Dome/Philips Arena stop or the Vine City stop. Vine City is less crowded and can be a shorter walk. If you want to drive, there are private parking lots in the neighborhoods around the Dome. Parking fees run $15 to $30. On-site parking is reserved for VIPs and season-ticket holders. Traffic is very congested around the Dome before games, so take the MARTA if you can.”

While you enjoy the game, know that the FALCONS share their income to make the world a better place.  The list of donations below just barely scratches the surface of all the wonderful initiatives that the Blank Foundation funds from team earnings.

Have a happy day-
Lynn

Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation

Berkmar High School
Lilburn, GA  $600  
For football equipment, as part of the 2011 Salute to High School Football Luncheon.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Atlanta, GA    $250,000 over two years
To deliver year-round Falcons Fitness Zones activities, including a test of Saturday programming, to approximately 1,200 kids at six club sites in the City of Atlanta.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Atlanta, GA    $2,500
To provide two scholarships for staff from Atlanta Public Schools to attend the Urban Physical Education Leadership Summit in New York.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation
Atlanta, GA   $350,000 over three years
For a challenge grant to implement the S.H.A.P.E. Act statewide in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years, including administration of FitnessGram assessments, evaluation and reporting, and design and management of a Governor's rewards program.

Cool Girls, Inc.
Atlanta, GA  $15,000
To expand the Cool Fitness program to provide free fitness, health, wellness and nutrition services to 500 girls.

East Point Velodrome Association, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
$5,000  For coaching and equipment needs for the Bicycle Little League Youth Cycling Program, which serves 1,076 elementary, middle school and high school students during the year.

Food Family Farming Foundation
Boulder, CO
$42,500   To provide salad bars to at least 15 Georgia schools and training for food-service staff on salad bar operations, with an emphasis on Hall County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools.

Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
$10,000  For the GPBeWell campaign that supports the statewide rollout of FitnessGram, the S.H.A.P.E. Partnership and the connection between physical activity and school performance.

Georgia Organics
Atlanta, GA  $122,450 over two years
To increase access to affordable, healthy food for all Georgia families through a series of school and community-based activities and policy changes.

Georgia State University Research Foundation
Atlanta, GA
$6,000   To provide at least 20 middle school students from Brown Middle School with a series of six mountain bike rides over a six-week period.

Georgia State University Research Foundation
Atlanta, GA  $5,800
To introduce 'Project Choosing Health and Experiencing Wellness' at Crawford Long Middle School, featuring an organic edible school garden, a fresh produce station within the cafeteria, and a nutrition education program.

Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation
Atlanta, GA
$24,500  For a challenge grant to carry out Phase I in development of a food-processing cooperative that enables small and medium-size growers to gain access to the distribution chain and deliver locally grown produce to Georgia schools.

Georgia Tennis Foundation
Atlanta, GA
$9,000   To deliver after-school and summer programming to more than 1,000 kids at the Arthur M. Blank Family YMCA, the Butler Street YMCA and the Georgia Mountains YMCA in Gainesville, and to host the 3rd annual Atlanta Circle Cup at Washington Park.

Good Sports
Quincy, MA   $50,000 over two years
To donate at least $100,000 worth of equipment to groups removing barriers to participation in physical activity for kids across Georgia.

Good Sports
Quincy, MA
$4,990  To ship equipment donations to 17 Georgia organizations.

Good Sports
Quincy, MA
$5,807   To ship equipment donations to 23 Georgia organizations.

Metro Atlanta YMCA
Atlanta, GA
$14,390   To install healthy vending 'smart' technology at two Falcons Fitness Zone locations, the Blank Family YMCA and the East Lake Family YMCA.

The Morehouse School Of Medicine, Inc.
Atlanta, GA   $150,000 over three years
For a challenge grant to deliver health and wellness services to students, parents, teachers and school staff through six APS schools located in Vine City and the area MSM has designated for Promise Neighborhood interventions.

Moving in the Spirit
Atlanta, GA   $15,000
For the Stepping Stones introductory dance program, reaching 150 kids ages 3-18 in Fitness Zone neighborhoods during the school year.

Park Pride, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
$25,000  To build a playground in Vine City Park, with features designed for kids ages 2-12.

Phoenix Boys Association, Inc.
Atlanta, GA   $105,000 over three years
To launch a new chapter providing health, education and leadership skills to young men from single-parent families in the Vine City / Boone Boulevard corridor, serving 60-80 young men year-round.

Piedmont Park Conservancy
Atlanta, GA   $2,500
For a challenge grant to provide 25 one-week scholarships to students from area Title I schools participating in the EnviroVentures summer camp.

Truly Living Well Center For Natural Urban Agriculture
East Point, GA   $15,000
To construct a pavilion at the Wheat Street Garden for training and education programs and for farmers market expansion.

University of Georgia Foundation
Athens, GA   $25,000
For the Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmers Market Program to expand its food distribution and nutritional education services from four sites to eight sites.

Women's Sports Foundation
East Meadow, NY   $75,000
To provide the Zamzee activity meters, the Zamzee online rewards program and the GoGirlGo! curriculum to 1,500 Atlanta girls.

Better Beginnings

Georgia State University Foundation
Atlanta, GA   $217,158 over three years
For a challenge grant to provide technical college students and graduates an academic and career path to a four-year Bachelor's degree in Birth through Five Education, and to provide professional development and technical assistance for existing childcare teachers and centers.

Seedco
New York, NY   $260,000 over three years
For a challenge grant to expand access to benefits for community college students with young children 0-5 years, and expand access to benefits for childcare center staff.

Teach For America, Inc.
New York, NY   $110,000 over three years
To include a rigorous evaluation of TFA's impact on early childhood education in a larger national K-12 program evaluation of corps member effectiveness, conducted by Mathematica Policy Research.

United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
Atlanta, GA   $160,000
For general operating support for Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students.

Atlanta Georgia Aquarium - Albino Alligator

One of the many wonders to be seen upclose and personal at my favorite Atlanta haunt, the greates acquairum in the world! And one more reason to love Atlanta and its many-faceted metro area.

If you live in the area, get yourself a season pass and enjoy it year 'round, like I do.

Video courtesy the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team's YouTube channel.

During our building rush a few years back, there were cranes everywhere as it seemed like the buildings were just coming out of no where. Well, times have changed, and the new construction, at least in high-rise condominiums is non-existent. But, you still have some select opportunities like Twelve Centennial Park in Downtown Atlanta!

Rising 39 stories above the streets of Downtown Atlanta, Twelve Centennial Park Condominiums offer views that are as exciting as the variety of floor plans. With 517 homes, you are sure to find something you will like! And with Close Out pricing starting in the $130's for a one bedroom and $200's for a two bedroom, they are VERY affordable. The building is also FHA approved, making your financing much easier too!

Living at Twelve Centennial Park in Downtown Atlanta means you are just steps away from all the fun things Atlanta has to offer. The Georgia Aquarium, The World of Coke Museum, CNN Center, Phillips Arena AND the Georgia Dome are ALL within walking distance of your home! Imagine, check out the fish, and then see the Falcons play! How cool is that??

And if are looking for amenities in your new condominium community, just take a look at these:

• Elevated Outdoor Terrace
• Dazzling Pool and Sundeck
• Wireless Internet
• Outdoor grills and bar along with a Poolside clubroom complete with Catering Kitchen and wet bar
  
• Plasma TV's for entertaining and Internet Kiosks
• State-of-the-art fitness center with aerobic and weight areas
• Common areas monitored by 24/7 unobtrusive cameras
• Controlled access throughout the building and parking deck
• Restaurants that include the Lobby at Twelve, Mellow Mushroom and Jimmy John's Sandwich's

Just take a look at the location of Twelve Centennial Park...

And look at the list of features you'll find in your Twelve Centennial Park Condominium....

Open, spacious layouts

10-foot ceilings and Floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views

Quality stainless steel appliances

Striking cabinetry and hardwood finishes in choice of cherry or maple

Premium granite counter tops in both kitchen and bath

Large balconies

Ultra-high-speed Internet service included

Pre-wired for cable and DIRECTV™ Pre-wired for in-home audio package

I would love to show you this incredible community! Just give me a call at 770.713.1505 or Contact Me to arrange for your personal tour of Twelve Centennial Park in Downtown Atlanta TODAY!

Associate Broker

Thomas Ramon Realty @ Palmer House Properties

2911 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Direct: 770.713.1505  Office: 404.876.4901  Fax: 404.478.8495

 

              

 

 

 SEARCH ATLANTA HOMES FOR SALE BY ZIP CODE!

 

Brookhaven/Ashford Park 30319	Buckhead 30305
Buckhead 30327	Buckhead 30342
Chamblee 30341	Decatur 30307
Doraville 30340	Downtown Atlanta 30303
Druid Hills 30329	Dunwoody 30338
East Atlanta/Ormewood Park 30316	East Lake/Kirkwood 30317
Grant Park 30312	Midtown Atlanta 30308
Midtown Atlanta 30309	Midtown West/Collier Hills 30318
Morningside 30306	Morningside 30324

Are you looking for a specific Intown Atlanta neighborhood to focus on?

Contact Thomas Ramon Realty and we can set up a search for any specific neighborhood you are looking for!  

I finally made it to the pool on the 16th Floor of the W Hotel Downtown Atlanta this past week. Of course, it's usually reserved for hotel guests, but I was attending a special event being held there. It's really awesome.

Just so you know, the second picture I captured by sitting my camera on the glass top table and taking the picture without flash.....pretty cool, eh?

Associate Broker

Thomas Ramon Realty @ Palmer House Properties

2911 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Direct: 770.713.1505  Office: 404.876.4901  Fax: 404.478.8495

 

              

 

 

 SEARCH ATLANTA HOMES FOR SALE BY ZIP CODE!

 

Brookhaven/Ashford Park 30319	Buckhead 30305
Buckhead 30327	Buckhead 30342
Chamblee 30341	Decatur 30307
Doraville 30340	Downtown Atlanta 30303
Druid Hills 30329	Dunwoody 30338
East Atlanta/Ormewood Park 30316	East Lake/Kirkwood 30317
Grant Park 30312	Midtown Atlanta 30308
Midtown Atlanta 30309	Midtown West/Collier Hills 30318
Morningside 30306	Morningside 30324

Are you looking for a specific Intown Atlanta neighborhood to focus on?

Contact Thomas Ramon Realty and we can set up a search for any specific neighborhood you are looking for!  

Atlanta is a very popular location for people to not only visit but also to live in as well. Many individual travelers visit on a yearly basis.  One of the main reasons for this is that there a multitude of different attractions and even guided tours that exist throughout the city. The sheer number of people that arrive is astounding. This is just one of the main reasons why it is smart to search for the best Atlanta commercial real estate for sale. There are many underground festivals and events that are held in the area as well.   Below is a beginners guide on how to look research Atlanta Commercial property for sale.

 Best Forms of Atlanta Commercial Real Estate

There are a few different things that need to be kept in mind when you search for Atlanta commercial real estate. The primary one is location. You are going to want to get as much exposure to your business as possible. The more people that are able to see your business the more people will be willing to seek out your services.

 Prices on Atlanta Commercial Real Estate

You are going to want to look out for overpriced pieces of property as well.  Obviously things are going to cost more if they are on the main road and thousands of people pass by on a daily basis but don't jump into a property without comparing the rates of a few similar ones. This will help to ensure that you get the best deal when you do take the plunge and decide on your commercial real estate purchase. You may also want to look into buildings that have been recently foreclosed on.  Sometimes the buildings have not really been damaged or mistreated and are worth checking into.

Know all of the Information

It is crucial to ensure that you have all of the information available about the Atlanta commercial real estate that is for sale on the market. You need to make sure that you have adequate space for your business. Keep the number of offices that you're looking for in mind and how large they are going to be. You may also want to look for people who have owned the property beforehand to see how satisfied they were with the property and if there were any complications or problems. If there are other people in the building you could also check in with them to see how their levels of satisfaction rate.

 Atlanta Commercial real estate needs to be evaluated completely before it is purchased. A purchase of this magnitude is going to need careful consideration. Take a look into the rates offered on a purchase and pick the best plan that will work for your finances. In some cases it may make more sense to get a shorter term for the mortgage while in others the payments are more manageable if the length of time for the loan stretches out a bit longer. Although some things can be thought of on a large scale keep in mind that two situations are never going to be exactly similar and need to be thought of on their own terms.

Downtown Atlanta's annual restaurant "deal" is back! Central Atlanta Progress sponsors one week of low - priced dinners. Depending on the particular restaurant, you can get a 3-course meal for either $25 or $35 per person.

http://www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/restaurant-week