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 
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Support local farmers, shop Farmers Markets!
SweetWater 420 Fest at Candler Park
Music and Beer. That is how most people would sum up the annual SweetWater 420 Fest. However, along with great music and beer is education on how to make positive changes to help earth. The annual SweetWater 420 Fest is an Earth Day celebration! The 2012 SweetWater 420 Fest will be April 20 – 22 at Candler Park. The event will have awesome live music, activities, food and environmental education. Admission is free but Continue Reading »
Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes
The 10th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes is May 19-20, 2012. The festival will be at Bessie Branham Park on Saturday, May 19th only. Enjoy the spring weather while strolling through the open air artist market, listening to live music or grabbing a snack from the many food vendors. Children will enjoy storytelling, face painting and Continue Reading »
2012 Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes
The Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes will take place April 28 – 29, 2012. Known as one of Atlanta’s best street festival, the Inman Park Festival offers fun and colorful activities for all ages. At this year’s festival you’ll get to shop at Atlanta’s biggest street market, have fun with the children’s activities, cheer on a parade, listen to live music, explore beautiful 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 »
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 »
2011/2012 Open Houses at Metro Atlanta Schools
Atlanta private school application deadlines are right around the corner. Attending an open house is an excellent opportunity to tour the school, meet faculty and staff, ask questions and examine the curriculum. Some public schools also offer open houses for prospective students. Below is a list of upcoming open houses by dates (click on the school’s name for 
more information and application deadlines). If you can’t make it to an open house, you can contact the school to schedule a tour at another time.
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4th of July Events Around Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta will be filled with fireworks and fun this 4th of July weekend. How will you be celebrating Independence Day? Below is a sample of the many patriotic celebrations Around Metro Atlanta.
- July 2nd
- Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain – Enjoy the day at the park! Hike the mountain, catch a 4-D movie and see the Lasershow Spectacular at sundown. After the laser show, there will a patriotic fireworks display. July 2-4, 2011
- July 3rd
- Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain – Enjoy the day at the park! Hike the mountain, catch a 4-D movie and see the Lasershow Spectacular at sundown. After the laser show, there will a patriotic fireworks display. July 2-4, 2011
- July 4th
- Peachtree Road Race – If you’re not running the Peachtree Road Race, cheer on those who are! July 4th, 2011
- Centennial Olympic Park – An all day free festival ending Continue Reading »
Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes
The 2011 Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes will take place April 30th and May 1st. Known as Atlanta’s most colorful neighborhood festival, the Inman Park Festival features Atlanta’s biggest street market, an arts and crafts show, children’s activities, a parade, live music, dancing and the tour of homes. Victorian, Craftman bungalow and loft homes will be on display for the Tour of Homes. A Home tour preview will be held on Friday, April 29. Find our more about the 40th Inman Park Festival at Continue Reading »
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