Saturday, January 21, 2012, Vinings Historic Preservation Society will be bringing Vegas to Vinings! Tickets for Vegas in Vinings are $100 and can be purchase online. Proceeds from this fabulous fundraising event will go towards maintaining and preserving the Yarbrough House, Pace House and Old Pavilion in the Vinings Village. Find out more about the 2012 Vegas in Vinings event at www.vinings.org. Continue Reading »
Vegas in Vinings
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 Photos with Santa Around Metro Atlanta
Santa is starting to make many appearances around metro Atlanta. We compiled a partial list of places you will have Santa photo opportunities. Not only can children sit on Santa’s lap, but some places will give pets a chance to have their pictures taken with Santa.
- The Avenue at Forsyth – Santa arrives November 13th! , enjoy free children’s activities, carriage rides, an watch Santa magically light the tree. Every Sat, enjoy complimentary photos with Santa and carriage rides until December 17th.
- Bass Pro Shop – The Winter
Wonderland will have activities and games for the kids and get a free picture with Santa! Santa’s hours vary so check the website for times. - Cumberland Mall – November 19, 2011 – December 24, 2011
- East Cobb Park – Santa arrives at 7pm as part of the annual lighting of East Cobb Park. The full event starts at 5pm.
- Lenox Square Mall – Santa arrives Continue Reading »
2011 Christmas Tree Lighting in Vinings
Thursday, December 1, 2011, Vinings Jubilee will be filled with Christmas cheer! From 6pm- 8pm, residents will gather at the Vinings Jubilee clock tower for the annual Vinings Christmas Tree Lighting. This year, the lighting will take place at the new Tower Stage. Children will enjoy pony rides, face painting and rides on the Vinings Express. Of course, Santa will make his appearance and Continue Reading »
Smyrna Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting
On Novem
ber 29, 2011, Village Green in Smyrna will be filled with holiday cheer as residents gather for the annual “Coming Home for the Holidays” tree lighting event. From 5pm – 9pm festivities will take place at the Smyrna Community Center at 200 Village Green Circle and surrounding areas. At 7pm, Santa will make his appearance to light the Village Christmas Tree. This free event will be fun for all ages. Find out more about the 2011 Smyrna tree light celebration at www.ci.smyrna.ga.us. 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.
We would love to include your school on our list! If there are Continue Reading »
Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival 2011
Take in the sites and sounds of the annual Fall Jonquil Festival while strolling in downtown Smyrna. Over 150 handmade arts and crafts booths will be featured along with a fresh market, live entertainment, children’s section, and food. Around 15,000 visitors will be be at Village Green in downtown Smyrna on Saturday, October 22nd from 10am to 6pm and again on Sunday, October 23rd from noon to 5pm. The Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival admission is free. This annual festival has been around for over 20 years, and offers something for everyone! For more information go to www.ci.smyrna.ga.us. Continue Reading »
Atlanta Neighborhood of the Week Contest
Do you LOVE your neighborhood? Help us spread the word!
Nominate your neighborhood for our Neighborhood of the Week! It’s easy. Each week we will select a different neighborhood to feature in Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Dunwoody, East Cobb, Decatur, Ansley Park, Morningside, Midtown Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Virginia Highland, Vinings, Smyrna and North Atlanta.
Drop us a line and tell us all the things that make your neighborhood special. Photos are welcome!
The deadline to enter is 6:00 p.m. Monday. Our winning Neighborhood of the Week will be announced each Friday.
Check out our previous winners of Neighborhood of the Week.
Vinings Estates in Mableton – Neighborhood of the Week
Vinings Estates is located just south of the East/West Connector off Cooper Lake Road and features beautiful homes on large homesites nestled in rolling hills and wooded terrain. A John Wieland, master-planned neighborhood, Vinings Estates offers all the amenities you would expect from resort living. Vinings Estate is located in the 30126 zip code of Mableton in Cobb County.
Here are the top 10 reasons we love Vinings Estates and the Mableton/Smryna area.
- Vinings Estates HOA – Vinings Estates has an active Homeowners Association. Through a new secure website, residents are up-to-date on all safety items, social events and all things related to Continue Reading »
4513 Kinvarra Circle SW, Mableton, GA 30126
Sold in 16 days!
Decorator perfect! Brick beauty in Glenleigh, a John Wieland swim/tennis community, with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath and unfinished basement. Beautifully renovated kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Charming light-filled breakfast room overlooks deck and private fenced backyard. Spacious living room and separate dining room are perfect for entertaining! Family room with gas fireplace opens to large vaulted screened porch. Upstairs you will find, the master bedroom with private bath featuring granite countertop, dual sinks, garden tub and separate shower. The upstairs also includes three guest bedrooms, guest bath and laundry. Large deck and huge private fenced Continue Reading »
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