By Brandon Sutton Kids are changing the world, with or without the help of adults. That’s the underlying message behind a new documentary film in the works called Kids of the Gulf. Last summer and again this spring, I visited the Gulf coast to document the BP oil spill’s insidious, yet often hidden impacts on […]
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Find renovation bargains at Atlanta Habitat ReStore
After a month-long renovation and a major spruce-up, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has re-opened to help raise money and the environment. With a new look and rearranged departments, the nine-and-one-half-year-old home improvement outlet is celebrating changes and welcoming back customers. “We’re so pleased to offer this great opportunity to the people of Atlanta,” said […]
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Midtown Magic: Residents love amenities, city life
By Shandra Hill Smith With the openings of new hotels such as Renaissance Atlanta Midtown and Loews Atlanta, condominium sales rebounding from the economic downturn and new restaurants and businesses opening – Midtown is proving to be a draw for metro Atlantans who want to live in the city. Atlanta INtown takes a closer look […]
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Perspectives in Architecture: Power at Hand
By Melody Harclerode I led a technological revolution at the three-person firm where I worked after graduation from architectural school in the 1990s. My boss hired me to draft architectural drawings by hand with a pencil and parallel straight edge rule, yet I convinced him that we should produce our work with a computer. The […]
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Bouelvard, Butler Parks provide local green space
A new park is now open in the city and another one is getting an upgrade with the help of Intown elementary school students. Boulevard Crossing Park Phase one of Boulevard Crossing Park, the newest park along the Atlanta BeltLine, is now open to the public. Five acres of former industrial land were transformed into […]
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The Plain Truth About Gardening
By Walt Harrison I have a confession to make. I am not a gardener; I’m a landscaper. There is a world of difference. I’ve successfully planted thousands of trees, shrubs, bulbs, ground covers, perennials, etc. I’ve pruned and planted. I’ve prepared beds for flowers, and know the names and characteristics of many, many plants. Still, […]
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Green Insider: On top of their environmental game
By Laura Turner Seydel Celebrities aren’t the only ones using their status for good. Athletes are also doing their part to help save the planet, and, in turn, making big changes within their sports and the lives of their many fans. Riding for clean air, both biker Lance Armstrong and Indy racecar driver Leilani Munter […]
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Renovation Coach: Its’s weatherization time again
By Jesse Morado It’s that wonderful time of the year when falling leaves are filling the yard, we are planning for Thanksgiving and looking forward to the Yule Tide season. Temperatures begin to drop and you will be kicking your thermostat over to the heat setting soon. Weatherizing your home for the upcoming cold season […]
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Trees Atlanta Tree Sale is Oct. 8
The 12th annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale is Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the organization’s headquarters, 225 Chester Avenue in Reynoldstown. The sale will feature over 1,000 native and unusual trees and plants. The focus will be selling the same species of trees that will be planted on the BeltLine, further […]
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State of the Market: Looking back and ahead
By Shandra Hill Smith Now is the time to buy. Now is also the time to buy to rent. That’s the word from real estate professionals as 2011 winds down – and they’re forecasting more of the same for the new year. Here’s a closer look at what’s on tap for 2012 through the eyes […]