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Atlanta Public Schools: Dates You Need To Know and New Maps

January 30, 2012

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The APS released the new maps and proposals for upcoming changes to our schools. Here is the link: http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/413 And for those watching out for Pine Hills, both of these options put them back into Sarah Smith. By Patch Reporters Tonight starts a new round of meetings and sessions open to East Atlanta Patch parents regarding the […]

2011 Year End Buckhead Homes Sales Report

January 20, 2012

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From The Buckhead Blog   This morning I was looking back at my 2010 year-end report and reading over my thoughts on 2010 and predictions for 2011.  I feel pretty good about what I wrote a year ago, but was dead wrong on the interest rate prediction that they would continue rising.  In fact they went really […]

Midtown Atlanta Continues to be a draw for Attorneys/Creative Class

December 21, 2011

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From Adam’s Blog This a great article explaining why Midtown is such a draw for law firms and design-based companies.  Between the restaurants and the nightlife, Midtown has so much to offer.   Midtown re-creates notion of an office market The Midtown Experience Premium content from Atlanta Business Chronicle by Martin Sinderman , Contributing Writer […]

Ansley Park makes "Top 10 Neighborhoods in America" list!

October 9, 2011

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The 2011 Great Places in America list, out this week, proclaims the nation’s best 10 neighborhoods, streets and public spaces, as chosen by professional planners who make up the American Planning Association. What this year’s neighborhoods have in common is that they exude a sense of place. “You don’t feel like you’re in Everywhere, USA,” […]

The Weekend is Here! Quick Picks Around Atlanta

September 16, 2011

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FRIDAY Fair: Rides, music, food and lots more are on offer at the Gwinnett County Fair, but don’t miss the livestock competitions and the pageants. The fair continues through Sept. 25 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. For more on the Gwinnett County Fair, see our round-up of upcoming fairsin the area. Stage: Get the story behind the […]

Jim Glover- Roots that Run Deep in Marietta

September 13, 2011

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There is Old Marietta and then there’s Old Marietta.  The Glover family—Marietta’s pioneer family—established their roots in Marietta before Marietta was born.  Six generations of Glovers claim Marietta as home. “We’ve always loved Marietta and loved the community,” stated James Bolan “Bo” Glover, IV, (5th generation) the eldest living Glover at age 81.  “There’s no […]

WebCam shows growth at 12th & Midtown

August 30, 2011

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The Atlanta Skyline continues to change and grow butis unusual to have this kind of opportunity to see it happen in such a documented mesmerizing kind of way. This video is shot from the roof of the 999 Building on Peachtree, shows the construction of the 1010 and Loew’s Buildings. Open the link and click on […]

Metro Atlanta home prices show modest gain

June 30, 2011

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From The Atlanta Journal The Case-Shiller Index uses repeat sales of  single-family homes, not new homes or condos, to measure appreciation compared to a base value of 100 established in January 2000. The April increase put Atlanta at 101.95, compared with March’s 100.30. In April 2010 the area’s index stood at 105.69 Steve Palm of […]

June 2011: Free Outdoor Events

June 16, 2011

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If you can’t beat the Atlanta heat, join in!  Atlanta has no shortage of spots the family can pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair and enjoy a range of music and movie delights.  Here we have detailed free outdoor events for the rest of June.  Intown:   Midsummer Music Festival, Chandler Park On June […]

Peachtree Road Race is an Atlanta tradition

June 15, 2011

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The Peachtree Road Race was started in 1970 and soon grew to be a huge Atlanta fourth of July tradition.  We surveyed our agents and here are some of their special stories about the Peachtree Road Race.  Do you have a Peachtree Story?    Tell us in the comments below! “I have run in about 32 […]