By Jenn Ballentine Founded by photographer and sculptor Dwayne Bass, TWOvital strives to create awareness of environmental issues and promote sustainability through its art. Using reclaimed and found materials, Bass created the first-ever sculpture to receive Innovation points or credits under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification program for the Commonwealth Logistics Center in […]
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Before & After
Hawthorn Design & Construction completed this kitchen renovation to a home in North Atlanta. The homeowners, who purchased the home in the early 1980s, wanted to keep the footprint of the kitchen, but open it up to the dining room and install more windows for light. Hawthorn owner Steve Prittie said creating an entryway to […]
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Eco Briefs
Tickets are now on sale for the sixth annual Olmsted Linear Park Alliance Gala from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Fernbank Natural History Museum. Themed “Dream in Green,” the event helps fund the restoration and maintenance of the historic Olmsted Linear Park along Ponce de Leon Avenue. Reserve tickets at www.atlantaolmstedpark.org/gala2010.htm. […]
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Funny Farm offers gardening workshops
Start the new year with a hands-on gardening workshop with Duane Marcus at The Funny Farm. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener wanting to convert from conventional to organic methods, whether you have a sunny townhouse patio or a 3-acre lot, this class will put you on the path to taking control of your food future. Six sessions […]
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Flooded farms receive $50,000 in relief funds
The Georgia Small Farms Disaster Relief Fund (formerly the Flooded Farmer Fund), administered by Slow Food Atlanta, has distributed more than $50,000 to local, family farms in the state that were hard hit this fall by the heavy flooding. Faced with the devastation of crops, livestock and infrastructure, the relief funds provided farm-saving support in […]
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Organizing for the Holidays
By GiGi K. Miller During the holiday season it is more important than ever to establish an organization system that helps you reduce stress, save money and manage your time. Why not confront the holiday anxiety head on by creating a Holiday Organizing Center. Organizing your home, preparing meals and planning activities for your family […]
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Holiday Home Tours
By Collin Kelley Four Intown neighbors will mark the season with annual holiday home tours that will not only offer a glimpse inside beautifully decorated interiors, but also a chance to taste food from local restaurants and shop for last minute gifts. Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes The annual Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes, presented by the […]
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Before & After
Integral Structure was called in by the owners of a 1950s ranch to renovate an enclosed carport area into a family room, plus add a screened porch. Integral owner Tony McSwain said the owners has been in the Sandy Springs home since the 1960s. The old carport renovation was removed, the slab excavated and a […]
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Grants to Green
By Jenn Ballentine A greater awareness of environmental issues and growing energy costs has virtually every industry looking to adopt eco-friendly practices into their work. The nonprofit sector is no exception. Going green is helping organizations reduce their environmental impact and at the same time improve their bottom line. A new community initiative, Grants to […]
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Eat Green, Drink Local
Eat Green, Drink Local was designed as an awareness event to introduce GreenPlate – which works with restaurants to remove plastic and become more sustainable – and the launch of HalfOffGreen.com, which offers discounts to restaurants and businesses who have committed to going green. The successful event was held at Sweetwater Brewery, drawing a support […]