25 Things to do Father’s Day Weekend 2012

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 »

25 Things to do on Mother’s Day Weekend

Looking for ideas on how to spend Mother’s Day weekend in Atlanta with the moms in your life? If you’re having trouble trying to figure out what to do, we’ve put together a few suggestions. In case you don’t know when Mother’s Day is, it is Continue Reading »

A Taste of the Highlands 2012

The 10th Annual A Taste of the Highlands will be Saturday, May 19, 2012. Over 25 restaurants in the Virginia-Highland and Midtown Atlanta area will be participating. From 2-5pm sample scrumptious foods from restaurants such as South City Kitchen, La Tavola, DBA Barbecue, Atkins Park Tavern and Midtown Tavern. Whoa Nelly Bluegrass Band and Down Since One will be supplying the music. The event will take place at John Howell Park in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. Tickets for the 2012 Taste of Highlands are $50 and proceeds of the event benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Find out more at www.tasteofhighlands.com. Continue Reading »

Support local farmers, shop Farmers Markets!

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 »

Virginia-Highland Summerfest 2012

Celebrate the start of summer at one of the favorite in-town festivals, Summerfest! June 2-3, 2012, the quaint neighborhood of Virginia-Highland will have art, music, food, a 5K run, and kids activities. The annual Summerfest will take place in the heart of historic Virgina-Highland on Virginia Avenue between North Highland Avenue and Park Drive. Admission is Continue Reading »

Atlanta Public School Redistricting Update

The next meeting for the Atlanta Public School SRT-4 redistricting will be held on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at North Atlanta High School located at 2875 Northside Drive Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.  Let your voice by heard!

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 Continue Reading »

Atlanta Public School Redistricting Proposals released

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.

Be patient. The maps do take time to load. 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.

19 Things to do in Atlanta on Valentine’s Day 2012

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. Continue Reading »

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 »

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