Atlanta’s skyline will join buildings around the globe for World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) annual Earth Hour by turning off non-essential lights on Saturday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m. Households and businesses are asked to do something quite simple — turn off lights for one hour in a call for action on climate change by pledging […]
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T-shirt contest for Decatur Earth Day
The Decatur Earth Day Celebration is hosting a t-shirt design contest for students K-12th grade with the theme “A Colorful Earth.” Designing for a t-shirt could be a classroom exercise or extracurricular fun for any interested student artist. A list of prizes and the contest rules are on the entry form, which is available by emailing Stephanie Van […]
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Live Earth Run for Water is April 18
The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is a series of 6km run/walks (the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water) will be held in Atlanta on Sunday, April 18, culminating with a water education village and live musical performances by Rob Thomas, Pete Wentz and Angelique Kidjo. The Atlanta […]
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Renovation Coach: Fixed Price or Cost Plus?
By Jesse Morado For those preparing to pursue a reasonably large renovation project, you may be asking yourself which pricing structure makes the most sense for today’s economic environment? Most buyers feel more comfortable seeing a price tag with a price stamped on it versus no tag at all. When you see the price you […]
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N. Morningside home wins national award
The AARP and National Home Builders Association handed out its 2009 Livable Communities Awards in January, and an Atlanta home was one of four honored nationally. Builder Yorkshire Enterprises won the award for a home greater than 2,500-square-feet to a five-bedroom, five-bathroom Craftsman-style home in North Morningside. The home’s high-end finish and universal design helps […]
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Tri-Cross game gets green reinvention
By Britton Buttrill In a new move towards environmental friendliness, Atlanta-based company Games for Competitors has announced a new eco-friendly edition of their board game Tri-Cross, which challenges players to think strategically, anticipate moves and problem solve in unique ways. This new eco-friendly edition of the board game was re-invented by Georgia Tech graduates Brian […]
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Green Insider: Eco-friendly products
By Laura Turner Seydel Finally, after a long, cold winter, spring is finally here! As the warm weather ushers in we celebrate the rebirth of the flowers, plants and little critters in our backyard and now is the perfect time to give our own lives a fresh, new start, too. Surround yourself with eco-friendly products […]
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Tea shop raises money for education
By Jenn Ballentine Katrell Christie, owner of Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party in Candler Park, sells her tea not for a profit, but for a cause. Christie sells over 65 different kinds of green and black tea, with all the proceeds going directly to educating orphaned girls and underprivileged children in Darjeeling, India. Founded after […]
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Phoenix Flies offers historic tours
Atlantans who have never seen inside the Burns Cottage or wandered the narrow streets of Whittier Mill Village will have the chance to explore some of the city’s historic and architectural gems during The Atlanta Preservation Center’s Phoenix Flies. The 2010 Phoenix Flies kicks off March 6 and runs through March 22. During the 17 […]
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Junior League Tour of Kitchens, March 20-21
By Collin Kelley, Editor The 13th annual Junior League Tour of Kitchens is set for the weekend of March 20 and 21 with 14 homes on view, cooking demonstrations and more. Hours for the tour are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $25 per person, […]