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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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.
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.
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. 
Mix and mingle with Atlanta art lovers at The High Museum of Art’s Third Annual Collectors Evening, Friday, January 20, 2012 at the W Atlanta Midtown Hotel. Help the Museum build its permanent collection while meeting face to face with the High Museum curators and other collectors from across the Atlanta area.
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 
New this year in Piedmont Park, visit the Season of Magic. You can ride through the park and see the beautiful lights in a magical horse-drawn carriage. Visitors will be carried through the historic and newly expanded areas of the Park. You can also stroll through the park to view the lights for free. Carriage rides are available daily from 5:00pm to 10:00pm through New Year’s Day. Rides purchased through Groupon are based on availability and do not require a reservation. Carriage rides leave from Magnolia Hall and Park Tavern. 
Dress your Pooch in their holiday finery and head to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for the 
