atlanta: MARTA, Atlanta Heavy Rail Commuter Service Looking to Expand Northward
- 07/01/14 09:01 AM
When the enemy — in this case, big-city transit — seems intent on invading your neighborhood, you can bet the opposition will be out in force. That’s how it started, at least, when MARTA held an information session on a potential rail expansion north on Ga. 400. About 100 local residents packed the meeting room at Dunwoody Community Church. It was standing room only. Atlanta Forward: Transportation Agency is committed to the best routes Before the transit agency made its presentation, the locals, most of them older residents, streamed past maps that showed a potential route along the east side of … (0 comments)
atlanta: Memorial Day Weekend's Atlanta Jazz Festival
- 05/22/14 02:05 AM
Atlanta Jazz Festival Announces Schedule In Piedmont Park For May 23-25 Atlanta, GA — “This year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival promises to be one of our best,” says Camille Russell Love, Director of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “We are presenting a diverse lineup of artists from around the world, and because we are blessed with a wealth of talent here in Atlanta, we’ve added a third stage in Piedmont Park for local artists. There will be no grilling at the festival this year so we have adjusted our dates in Piedmont Park to run from Friday through … (0 comments)
atlanta: When is the right time to downsize?
- 03/31/14 01:37 AM
As a Realtor serving the suburbs of North Atlanta, I am confronted on a weekly basis with questions from potential home sellers; "when is the right time to downsize?" I never seem to have a firm or standard answer to that question so I pose it to many of you: 1. When the last of your kids has actually moved out (or at least you think they have)? 2. When the dog that has urinated all over the carpet has passed away? 3. When you have finally retired for good? 4. When your Grandchildren have learned to drive? 5. When all or … (3 comments)
atlanta: St. Patrick's Day Savannah Georgia Southern-Style!!!!
- 03/10/14 04:28 AM
Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2014 March 17th: Savannah will truly paint the town green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a favorite holiday in Georgia’s First City. Named after Ireland’s beloved Patron Saint, St. Patrick’s Day enjoys a lively and spirited annual celebration in Savannah, in what has become one of the largest festivals in the Southeast. The 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will officially kick off on Sunday, March 2nd, Grand Marshal Public Investiture at the Savannah Civic Center at 2:45 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17th, St. Partrick’s Day Parade is Monday, March 17th, 2014. More … (0 comments)
atlanta: What does a Pink Pig have to do with Christmas?
- 12/16/13 06:28 AM
Since I am not a native Atlantan (few are); I just couldn't get over the excitement many expressed around the Holidays to ride on a Pink Pig. That's right, I said a Pink Pig!!!!! The Pink Pig is a children's ride that sets up shop every winter on the top of the Lenox Mall parking garage. A fun break for kids that are tired of holiday shopping, Priscilla the Pink Pig has been a symbol of the holiday season in Atlanta since the 1950s. Stop by from November 2 - January 5 to hop a ride around the fun fantasy land. … (4 comments)
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atlanta: Top 10 Things To Do In Atlanta This Labor Day Weekend, even if you aren't from Alabama
- 08/26/13 07:20 AM
Top 10 Things To Do in Atlanta 2013 Labor Day Weekend By CB969 on Aug 21 2013, 12:00p 136 <img alt="" size_name="large_730" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/18218983/dome.0_standard_352.0.jpg" /> Dome Sweet Dome. If you are bored in Atlanta on Labor Day weekend, you aren't living right. If you are a sports nut, Atlanta is the place to be Labor Day Weekend 2013. There will be a cornucopia of events to tantalize the sense. Below is a sampling of the events: Top 10 Things To Do in Atlanta 2013 Labor Day Weekend: ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE vs. VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES - well, duh. What else did you … (0 comments)
atlanta: Atlanta's latest attraction: 200 Foot-Tall Ferris Wheel
- 07/26/13 03:44 AM
One of Atlanta's newest attractions — a 200-foot tall Ferris wheel — has opened to the public. SkyView Atlanta opened Tuesday afternoon and will offer riders a bird's eye view of the city during its 15-minute trips near Centennial Olympic Park. According to the attraction's website, rides for adults will cost $14.45, $13 for seniors and members of the military, and $9.10 for children. Those prices include tax. Each gondola is required to have an adult riding in it along with the children. Copyright The Associated Press
atlanta: Final Four to bring lots of traffic to downtown Atlanta this weekend
- 04/04/13 06:04 AM
Final Four to bring crowds, traffic snarls to downtown Atlanta John Spink Set up begins Centennial Olympic Park Thursday for the Final Four basketball games, fan festivities and free concerts that start Friday. By Mike Morris The Atlanta Journal-Constitution So you’re planning on driving downtown for this weekend’s Final Four basketball games, fan festivities and free concerts. The best advice: Don’t. Take MARTA instead. Atlanta police are expecting more than 100,000 people per day to make their way into downtown, so if you absolutely must drive, leave early and pack plenty of patience, because traffic is bound to be a … (0 comments)
atlanta: What's Wrong With Sandy Springs, Georgia?
- 02/08/13 05:49 AM
Not a damn thing in my humble opinion! What's wrong with Sandy Springs, Georgia? Absolutely nothing! I have lived in Sandy Springs for nearly 23 years and don't understand the reluctance some homebuyers have with moving into this city. Sandy Springs has been one of the most, if not the most successful at a transition to cityhood. Let me point out some of the great things about living here: Sandy Springs is hands-down one of the most professionally run cities in the US. Sandy Springs has actually produced an enormous Tax Reserve Fund. More streets have been repaved and sidewalks poured … (0 comments)
atlanta: Dunwoody-Sandy Springs Georgia Current Real Estate Trends
- 01/31/13 03:32 AM
I represent Buyers, Sellers and Investors in the Executive Communities of North Atlanta. I would like to share with you the current real estate trends for the Dunwoody-Sandy Springs market area as recently published by FMLS, Georgia. These numbers include the City of Dunwoody in Dekalb County and the Dunwoody panhandle of the City of Sandy Springs in Fulton County Georgia. I will be more than happy to review any of this data with you should there be any questions. Most, if not all the information points to an improving real estate market in north-metro Atlanta. 2012 Data 2011 Data … (0 comments)
atlanta: Want to see the Falcons - 49er's Game this Sunday; tickets almost gone
- 01/14/13 07:37 AM
Tickets for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game between the Falcons and 49ers went on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. Sunday, and the game will be televised on Fox. Tickets are available at AtlantaFalcons.com and Ticketmaster.com; no tickets are being sold at the Georgia Dome. As of 6 p.m., some single tickets were still available. There is a limit of four tickets per person, according to the Falcons’ official website. Prices range from $150 to $350. Oddsmakers have the 49ers as a 3.5-point favorite after their 45-31 victory over Green Bay on Saturday. The Falcons earned a spot … (0 comments)
atlanta: Safety Tips for Halloween Trick-of-Treating in Atlanta
- 10/29/12 03:59 AM
The Better Business Bureau has issued safety instructions for Halloween Trick-or-Treating. Whether it’s the candy the little ghosts or goblins eat, the costumes they wear or road safety while they are out trick-or-treating, the BBB asks that parents and children take heed of the following advice. Candy Safety: Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home. Trick-or-treaters should eat a snack before heading out, so they won’t be tempted to nibble on treats that haven’t been inspected. Tell children not to accept—or eat—anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as … (0 comments)
Experience the entertainment of yesteryear on Sept. 14 and 15 at Heritage Day/Hoe Down at the Mill at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center in Johns Creek.
Friday, Sept. 14, will feature a Hoe Down dance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with music, trivia, attractions, and guided twilight tours of the heritage buildings at Autrey Mill. Then on Saturday, Sept. 15, Autrey Mill celebrates Heritage Day, featuring gem and gold panning, a demonstration of toli, the Native American predecessor of lacrosse.
Other featured … (0 comments)
atlanta: Back-to-School throughout Metro-Atlanta!
- 08/08/12 04:07 AM
School bells ring for Atlanta City, Gwinnett County, Douglas County, Henry County, Coweta County, and other Metro Atlanta schools today. Atlanta Public School Superintendent Erroll Davis says education starts on day one in APS schools. He says, “Gone are the days when the first day of school was an occasion for day-long greetings and get acquainted sessions. Everyone is expected to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.” He encourages all students to come to school prepared because “learning begins immediately.” Hundreds of APS students are returning to new schools this year as a result of the system’s … (0 comments)
atlanta: Things to do in Atlanta on the Fourth of July
- 06/29/12 02:27 AM
Atlanta Fourth of July Fourth of July Events in Atlanta Looking for the perfect spot to catch some fireworks on July 4? How about concerts, sporting events, parades, barbecues and lots more related to the red, white and blue? We've got it all right here. And don't forget the AJC Peachtree Road Race! Atlanta Fourth of July fireworks Event: Independence Day Celebration - Fireworks Display at Centennial Olympic Park, Wed, Jul 4 4:30pCentennial Olympic Park is the site of Atlanta's daylong Independence Day celebration. Live Music & Entertainment start in the afternoon and end with a 'really ... Event: 4th of … (0 comments)
atlanta: Do most home sellers want a sugar-coated Realtor response?
- 05/29/12 08:00 AM
Atlanta Real Estate remains one of the most Aggressive-Buyer's-Market in the United States. A continuation of ever decreasing sale prices and expectations that every home needs to look like an HGTV Dream Home make for an interesting day with clients! I am one of those rare breeds of Real Estate Agents. I still believe that most home sellers would like to receive completely honest feedback on their home as opposed to a sugar-coated Realtor response. Today your home needs to win the area Price War and the Beauty Pageant in order to get a contract! That stated, a home seller … (1 comments)
atlanta: Living in Atlanta during pollen season is no sneezing matter!
- 04/08/11 06:50 AM
Living in Atlanta during pollen seasonis no coughing matter! The area is known for it's rolling terrain, Azaleas, Dogwoods, Ornamental Cherry, Wisteria and manicured lawns. Homes along some of those famed streets; Habersham, Tuxedo, W. Paces, Spalding and Ashford-Dunwoody are breathtaking during this time of year. The Atlanta area doesn't boast bus loads of "leaf-peepers" but no other part of the country can compare to us during Spring. Callaway Gardens, just south of Atlanta is the world's largest Azalea display during these pollen-ridden weeks, but what a fantastic sight to behold! I recently read that there were other cities in the … (1 comments)
When the enemy — in this case, big-city transit — seems intent on invading your neighborhood, you can bet the opposition will be out in force.
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