The fifth annual Decatur Green Fest will be held Saturday, May 11, from 3 to 10 p.m. in downtown Decatur and will feature a live musical performance by Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project. Terrapin Beer is the Presenting Sponsor of the event, which will be held in coordination with the Decatur Concerts on […]
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Greenprint Midtown wins award for innovative plan
Midtown Alliance has benen awarded the E3 Power of Place Award for the organization’s leadership efforts in developing Greenprint Midtown and the creation of the Southeast’s first urban EcoDistrict. Presented by the Metro Atlanta Chamber in partnership with the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the E3 award highlights companies, organizations, universities and individuals using innovative approaches to […]
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Location, location, location! Live and work where the action is Intown
By Kathy Dean Atlanta, especially Intown, is full of upscale shopping, world-class restaurants and a year-round calendar of events. It’s where everyone wants to be. Fortunately, there are some residences and office spaces that can honestly boast being on prime Intown property – and that are still available for purchase or lease. Located on the 28th […]
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Sign up now for Georgia Trust home owners workshop
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will hold its inaugural Home Owners Workshop (HOW) at Atlanta’s Rhodes Hall, 1516 Peachtree Street, NW, on Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Potential homebuyers and current homeowners looking to improve their property are invited to come learn about all aspects of homeownership at this informative […]
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Park Pride holds Parks and Greenspace Conference
By Han Vance Photographs by Michael Santini It was unseasonably cold for Park Pride’s 12th annual Parks and Greenspace Conference held at Piedmont Park’s Atlanta Botanical Garden, but the frigid weather did not stop the local green advocates from attending in force. This year’s conference theme was a bit more general than those of the […]
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Design Trends: Renovators talk amenities, finishes
By Shandra Hill Smith With the housing market still making its rebound, more homeowners are staying put, choosing to renovate over relocate. For those would-be buyers, putting their money into their own homes can make for a respite today and recouping tomorrow. So what are some of today’s amenities and finishes that can add up […]
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Trees Atlanta: Plantings, walking tours & weddings
By Collin Kelley Editor Trees Atlanta is one of the most active “green” organizations in city, but this month finds the nonprofit a little extra busy. While Saturday tree plantings will continue throughout the month, Trees Atlanta is also busy creating a “native prairie” of grass and wildflowers along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, giving […]
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Air Quality Awareness Week begins April 29
By Tedra Cheatham Clean Air Campaign Executive Director On Monday, April 29, we will kick off Air Quality Awareness Week to educate Georgians about the health effects of air pollution and the meaningful actions they can take to improve outdoor air quality. The onset of warmer weather that traditionally arrives in May and lasts through […]
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Eco-friendly, fashionable shoes from Julie Bee’s
By Sydia Bell With all of the eco-friendly goods and products in the marketplace, shoes might be the last thing you think of as “green,” but Atlanta-based Julie Bee’s is changing that notion. Launched in 2012, Julie Bee’s offers women a comfortable shoe that is still stylish and environmentally friendly. Constructed with ecologically sustainable leathers […]
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Schoolyard Sprouts encourages gardening
By Clare S. Richie Six years ago, Teresa Groshans saw a need for healthier choices at her kindergartner’s school cafeteria. Rather than just focus on her daughter’s lunch, she started a school garden. “Every Wednesday, I met each kindergarten class in the garden for period of instruction, activities, and tastings. The garden brought joy to […]