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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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.
We would love to include your school on our list! If there are Continue Reading »
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 »
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.
The Decatur Garden Tour 2011 will take place Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. Enjoy some of Decatur’s best gardens. This year’s event will feature 13 beautiful gardens in Decatur. The 23rd year of the Decatur Garden Tour will highlight gardens along with outdoor living spaces as this year’s theme is, “Outdoor spaces. Entertaining places.” Advance tickets are $20; $25 day of event. Tickets are good for the entire weekend. Proceeds of the Decatur Garden Tour will Continue Reading »
April 29 – May 1, 2011, you’ll have an opportunity to preview exquisite homes while helping with the restoration and preservation of a historical Atlanta neighborhood. The Druid Hills Civic Association will feature six elegant homes and gardens in the 2011 tour. In addition to touring homes, Continue Reading »
A new, permanent exhibition has opened at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Children will be able to learn while having fun in the Fernbank NatureQuest. The 7,000 square-foot, $8 million expansion allows children to interact with nature. Kids will have a blast exploring the multi-level clubhouse, learning about fish in the virtual river, seeing what animals made their way through the exhibit and so much more.
Tickets and information for the Fernbank NatureQuest Exhibit are available at 404.929.6300 or www.fernbankmuseum.org. Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta
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