Buyers find home in Walton High in East Cobb

Chris and Staci were moving from Texas with their two teenagers. They were looking for a home in East Cobb in the Walton High or Pope High School district. A finished basement was a big priority. We finally found the perfect one!

Here’s what Chris had to say about working with Becky, “Becky did a fantastic job for us; from recommending the right location for our family to searching for the perfect place and negotiating more than I could have hoped for. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new home. We will use her next time we need services and make sure everyone we know is aware of what an asset she is in their searches.”

Brookhaven Running Events

Lace up your running shoes and head to Historic Brookhaven! Big Peach Running Co sponsors three  runs each week. Choose from Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday at 6:00 p.m. or do all three! The group which calls itself the “Brookhaven Peaches” run through Historic Brookhaven passing the scenic Capital City Country Club golf course along the way. Courses range from an easy two mile run all the way up to thirteen miles. This is a free event and open to all running levels. Big Peach Running Co’s Brookhaven store is located at 3881 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta 30319.

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Decatur Old House Fair 2012

If you love historic homes, don’t miss the 4th annual Decatur Old House Fair on Saturday, February 18th. The event will be held at Courtyard by Marriott, Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory & Conference Center located at 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m and is hosted by The City of Decatur, the Georgia Historic Preservation Society and the DeKalb History Center.

The Decatur Old House Fair is the only home show in the Southeast that focuses entirely on older Continue Reading »

Buckhead Restaurant Week 2012

Don’t miss the third annual Buckhead restaurant week! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 25, through Sunday, March 4, 2012. This is one of our favorite Atlanta events. Over 20 Buckhead Restaurants are offering a prix-fixe, 3-course meal consisting of an appetizer, main course, and dessert for $25 or $35. Participating restaurants include The Capital Grille, 10 Degrees South, Aja, Aria, Atlanta Fish Market, Bricktop’s, Buckhead Diner, Cantina Taqueria, Coast Seafood & Raw Bar, Davio’s Northern Italian, Flip Burger Boutique, Kyma, Latitude, Market, Mosiac, Nava, Ocean Prime, Paces 88, Pricci, Prime, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Shula’s 347 Grill, Southern Art and Tavern 99.

Information coming soon to their official website www.brwatlanta.com. Meanwhile check out the Buckhead Restaurant Week Facebook page for the latest updates.

Atlanta Public School Redistricting Proposals released

Atlanta Public School redistricting proposals were released on January 27, 2012. Included are two maps with proposed changes labeled “Plan A” and “Plan B”. Changes are proposed for Sarah Smith Elementary, Morris Brandon Elementary, Warren T Jackson Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Mary Lin Elementary, Springdale Park along with other Atlanta Public School schools.

No decisions have been made about the scenarios/options posted. Use the link below to download the most recent demographic update, capacity study community presentation, districtwide option summaries, feedback forms, enrollment forecasts and districtwide option maps.

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Filing for Homestead in metro Atlanta

Did you buy a home in the Atlanta area in 2011?

If you purchased your home last year and have not already done so, remember to file for a Homestead Exemption. This can save you thousands of dollars in property taxes!

While some states provide this exemption automatically, in Georgia a homestead exemption must be applied for. Depending on the county, this can be done online, by fax, by mail or in person. You only have to apply for the exemption once. The exemption remains as long as you reside in the home as your primary residence.

Click here for Homestead Exemption application deadline dates listed by county along with a link for a Homestead Exemption application. It is important to file your application on time as applications received after the deadline will be processed the following year.

Buckhead Beerfest 2012

Beat the winter blues at the Buckhead Beer Fest! This new event will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:00-6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Gold Room at Linburgh Center located at 2416 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.

 -Tastings of over 100 beers and wines from across the country and around the world (included with admission)

 -Wine tasting tent

 -Giant heated tent plus inside of Gold Room will be open if you need to warm up

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The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction 2012

The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction is March 28 – 31, 2012. Tickets to this event sell out fast so make plans now to attend. Atlanta’s greatest food and wine party and the largest fundraising event for the High Museum of Art. This year they Salute the Glorious Grape with old friends and new, world renowned winemakers, and legendary chefs from across the country.

Learn more about the history of The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction

Read more about the four day schedule of events

There is still time to donate & volunteer Read more about ways to participate

Brooke Farm in Dunwoody – Neighborhood of the Week

Brooke Farm is swim tennis community of single family homes in the 30338 zip code of Dunwoody GA. Located on the east side of Dunwoody GA  off Mount Vernon Road and Dunwoody Club Drive, Brooke Farm is convenient to shopping and fine dining in the Perimeter area. Residents can an easy commute to all the neighboring cities and areas via GA 400 and I-285. Brooke Farm is the winner of this week’s Neighborhood of the Week.

Here are the top 10 reasons we love Brooke Farm and the Dunwoody area.

  1. Location – With quick access to I-285, GA 400, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, commuters will have an easy drive to Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Roswell and Norcross. Residents enjoy boutiques and restaurants in the quaint downtown Dunwoody Village. For an even bigger sele Continue Reading »

19 Things to do in Atlanta on Valentine’s Day 2012

February 14th is right around the corner so start planning your Valentine’s Day in Atlanta now. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Click on the event name for more information. Continue Reading »

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