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 »

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.

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 »

2012 Run with the Dogs – Frostbite 5K

Support the Decatur Bulldog Booster Club while burning off some of those holiday calories. The annual Frostbite 5K will take place Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 9:00am. Decatur High School will mark the beginning and ending line. Registration is $25 until 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 »

Christmas at Callanwolde in Druid Hills

The spirit of the holidays will be alive at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center with the annual Christmas at Callanwolde. From December 5 – 18, 2011, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will become a Christmas wonderland. Callanwolde will have holiday events for the entire family. Holiday events include a Premier Party, Breakfast with Santa, Teddy Bear Tea, Holiday Continue Reading »

2011 Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival

Saturday, October 8, 2011, is the 14th Annual Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival at Harmony Park. From 10am to 7pm, everyone will have fun listening to live music, viewing art from local artists, watching a parade and kids will love the children’s activities. You can also take part in the 5k run/walk starting at 8am. Strollers and Continue Reading »

Dinosaur Birthday Bash at Fernbank Museum

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Giants of the Mesozoic at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Saturday, August 20 and Sunday August 21, the Fernbank Museum will be throwing a birthday bash to honor the world’s largest dinosaurs. Guests will take part in birthday fun with puppet shows, hands-on activities and more. Find out more about the Fernbank Museum and the 2011 Dinosaur Birthday Bash.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is nestled away at 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30307, in the Druid Hills neighborhood. Continue Reading »

Festival on Ponce

The 1st Festival on Ponce will take place July 23 – 24, 2011. Olmstead Linear Parks in historic Druid hills will be filled with unique pieces of art from local artist and crafters. The event will have exhibits from up to 200 artists from different disciplines including photography, jewelry, and painting. There will also be a Street Market for handcraft items from Continue Reading »

Druid Hills in Atlanta – Neighborhood of the Week

Druid Hills was one of the first neighborhoods in Atlanta and offers beautiful parks, large lots, and tree-lined winding roads. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Druid Hills has beautifully restored Victorian, Tudor and Traditional homes from the turn of the century; ranch homes and mid-century modern homes; and new construction homes in the zip code 30306 and 30307. Druid Hills is the winner of this week’s Neighborhood of the Week.

 

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