25 Things to do Father’s Day Weekend 2012

Need ideas on how to celebrate Father’s Day this year? We’ve compiled a list of events occurring Father’s Day Weekend in metro Atlanta that you can do with Dad. Father’s Day 2012 is June 17.

1. Dine with Dad at Atlanta restaurants

2. The Waffle Palace: Smothered, Covered and Scattered 24/7/365 at Horizon Theatre Company

3. Unplugged in the Park at Park Tavern

4. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza Continue Reading »

Support local farmers, shop Farmers Markets!

Most of the local farmers markets in the Atlanta area are now open or are opening soon. Support local farmers by visiting area farmers markets. Below is a list of farmers markets in the Atlanta Metro area. Click on the individual links to find location address and Continue Reading »

22nd Annual Taste of Alpharetta

The 22nd annual Taste of Alpharetta will be Thursday, May 10, 2012. This year it will be at a new location. The 2012 Taste of Alpharetta will be held across from Alpharetta City Hall at 2 South Main Street in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Over 50 local restaurants will hand out samples of appetizers, entrees and desserts from their impressive menus. Admission is free but samples will range from Continue Reading »

16th Annual Showcase Home Tour in Roswell

April 29 through May 20, 2012, the Roswell Woman’s Club presents the 16th Annual Showcase Home Tour. Home Plate has been selected as the 2012 Showcase Home. Home Plate is owned by retired Atlanta Braves pitcher, Mark Wohlers and his family. Destroyed by fire in 2011, the Wohlers are having the house rebuilt with the help of Tim Bryan of Bryan Residential Planning Company and Steve Laboda of Capstone Building Group Inc. Each room will have an a different interior designers touch. Interior Continue Reading »

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest 2012

April 14th and 15th, the closed streets of Alpharetta’s Historic District will be filled with art, live music and festival cuisine. Original artwork from artists around the US will be on display for the annual Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. Children will enjoy the free art projects in the “Art in Action” area. In celebration of Earth Day, there will be a new area this year called “Upcycling Art Exploration”. You will get to see how one person’s junk becomes another person’s art. What to preview the art? 45 of the 100 artists can be Continue Reading »

Harry Norman Top Agents 2011 Announced

Congratulations to Harry Norman Realtors top real estate agents for 2011!

Becky Morris was named #18 Sales Associate Company-Wide for Harry Norman Realtors for 2011. Becky #1 Individual Agent for closed units for the Harry Norman Buckhead Office for 2011. She was also awarded 2011 Agent of the Year by Harry Norman Insurance, 2011 Outgoing Referral Achievement Award by The Corporate & Consumer Business Services Department of Harry Norman and 2011 Bronze Premier Club Award 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 »

The Manor Golf & Country Club in Alpharetta – Neighborhood of the Week

The Manor Golf & Country Club is an exclusive private gated golf community located in the 30004 zip code of Alpharetta, Georgia. Amenities at The Manor Golf & Country Club include a 32,000 Square Foot Clubhouse, award winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Watson, State-of-the-art Fitness Center, two Jr. Olympic Swimming Pools, twenty one professionally groomed Tennis Courts, and custom homes on one+ acre lots. The Manor Golf & Country Club residents can enjoy endless activities without leaving the neighborhood. The Manor Golf & Country Club is the winner of our Neighborhood of the Week!

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Bring One for the Chipper

Now that Christmas is over and you start to take the decorations down, you may think to yourself,  “What am I going to do with this tree?” Instead of placing the tree on the curb (which will eventually end up in a landfill), bring it to one of the several “Bring One for the Chipper” tree recycling events. This annual Georgia Christmas tree recycling program has recycled almost Continue Reading »

Ring in the New Year 2012

Make plans now to ring in the New Year in 2012 in Metro Atlanta! Here is a list of metro Atlanta events happening during the day and night on December 31st.

  • Peach Drop – Known as the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the Southeast, this 22nd annual event will start at noon at Underground Atlanta with activities throughout the day. As the peach drops, the Atlanta sky will be filled with an amazing fireworks display.
  • Downtown Countdown New Year’s Eve – For the the 8th year, Hyatt Regency Atlanta in downtown will hold a great NYE event. An open bar, Continue Reading »

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