The annual Cathedral Antiques Show at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Buckhead is set for Jan. 31 – Feb. 7 with a host of events and activities surrounding the main event. More than two dozen dealers of period furniture, jewelry, art, and accessories ranging from 17th-century antiques to iconic mid-century modern pieces will be […]
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Above the Waterline: Inspiration under the bleachers and in the classroom
By Sally Bethea Grant Field’s original concrete bleachers – built by Georgia Tech students 100 years ago – are just one of the unusual finds beneath the stands at Bobby Dodd Stadium. In addition to the old bleachers (still in good condition), unsuspecting fans are sitting on top of nearly two dozen 1,500 gallon cisterns. […]
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Report: Atlanta sees rise in apartment rental rates
Apartment marketing firm ABODO has released its latest report on nationwide rental rates for one-bedroom apartments, and Atlanta has made the Top 10 list of biggest increases in the U.S. During December 2015, Atlanta saw a three percent increase landing it at number nine on the list. Find out more at this link.
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Home Trends: Realtors make predictions for 2016 market
By Kathy Dean The recent Federal Reserve interest rate hike has raised questions and concerns about where the housing market is headed. While no one can know the future, Atlanta Realtors have high hopes for the upcoming year. “The 2016 outlook is, in a word, excellent,” said Scott Askew, President of Engel & Völkers Intown […]
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Atlanta, Decatur offering Christmas tree recycling
The Atlanta Department of Public Works, Keep Atlanta Beautiful, Keep Georgia Beautiful, the Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Company, the Ferry Morse Company and WXIA 11 Alive will Christmas tree recycling events throughout the city on Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees […]
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Atlanta contractors, remodelers take home awards
NARI Atlanta, the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, has named its 2015 CotY (Contractor of the Year) award winners. Awards were presented in 20 categories which showcased residential remodeling projects including new or upgraded baths and kitchens, remodeled home interiors and exteriors, additions, landscape design, remodeled basements and whole-home renovations. […]
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City’s new sustainability director: Atlanta can lead on solar energy
By Dyana Bagby As a child, Stephanie Stuckey Benfield took walks along Cumberland Island beach with her father, Georgia Congressman Bill Stuckey. It was on this stretch of land with her dad – and also while boating on the Okefenokee Swamp and while camping with her family – where Benfield learned to love the outdoors. […]
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Above the Waterline: Proctor Creek gets much-needed love
By Sally Bethea Caitlyn Smith and her cousin Shaun Alexander dropped the water sampling device into the muddy stream below them on an overcast day in early November. The pre-sterilized Whirl-Pak bag bobbed on the surface of the fast-moving water for a few seconds, then plunged into the stream and filled; the sample was one […]
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Decking the Halls: Holiday home tours around Intown
If you’re looking for decorating inspiration or just like the idea of wandering through some beautifully decked out homes, Intown has an array of tours on tap this month. Home for the Holidays The annul home tour began in mid-November and continues through Dec. 13, benefitting the Southeastern Horticultural Society’s Children’s Learning Garden and Farms. […]
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Herbalista: Building community through herbalism
By Clare S. Richie Throughout human history, people have used plants for medical treatments. This practice is still alive and thriving here in Atlanta, thanks to Lorna Mauney-Brodek and her Herbalista Health Network. Lorna is an herbalist, medicine maker, and teacher who blends western medical herbalism, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda natural healing, and conventional practices to […]