By Laura Turner Seydel As we prepare for the gift-giving holidays, we find ourselves more conscious than ever about the money we spend and the gifts we’re buying. This year, act locally (while thinking globally!) to find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts to make this holiday season one of the best yet. Support the local businesses that […]
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Holiday Home Decor
When it’s time to deck the halls at your place, do you pull out that tattered cardboard box of ornaments you’ve lugged from apartment to apartment since 1994? Or maybe you’re just the opposite, and start anew every holiday season, riding the wave of decorating trendiness through feather trees and icicle lights. Either way, some […]
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Real Estate Briefs
Atlantan Michael Fletcher, a real estate veteran with nearly 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, has formed FetchStone Real Estate Services, a company that will provide commercial tenants and property owners with comprehensive project and construction management services. According to Fletcher, FetchStone will provide “everything from project conceptualization and startup to […]
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Peachtree Garden Club Christmas Home Tour, Dec. 10
On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Peachtree Garden Club will present the 2009 Christmas Home Tour honoring Margaret Sheffield Martin, a past president and club member since 1953. A native of Atlanta, Peggy has been a leader in the volunteer community for most of her life. Her service to organizations around the city serves as a […]
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Trees Atlanta Holiday Campaign
Trees Atlanta announced its 16th Annual Holiday Tree Greeting Campaign today. For just $25 each, Trees Atlanta will plant a shade tree in honor of your loved ones and business associates and send a festive card announcing your gift. Trees Atlanta volunteers will plant the trees for you in barren areas where they are needed […]
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Enviro Expo set for Nov. 14-15
Enviro Expo USA – Atlanta’s only green consumer expo located in the City’s Zero Waste Zone, Downtown Atlanta – is being held on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the World Congress Center. Partnering again this year with the Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC), Enviro Expo USA offers […]
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BATMA’s Go Green and Commute Clean Winners
The Buckhead Area Transportation Management Association (BATMA) Go Green and Commute Clean Challenge has come to a close after five months of searching for the city’s most ecologically responsible commuters, employers, and office buildings. The winners were recognized at a luncheon given in their honor at Maggiano’s in Buckhead. One individual, one office building, and […]
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Lovett Unveils Green Middle School
By Jenn Ballentine In keeping with its green traditions, the Lovett School has opened its newest environmentally-friendly building. The Portman Family Middle School, a gift of the Jan and John Portman Family, provides sixth- through eighth-grade students with state-of-the-art learning facilities, including classrooms, science labs, a computer lab, art and drama studios, collaborative study rooms […]
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Green Insider: Giving Thanks for Our Planet
‘Tis the season to count our many blessings, so this month, as you gather with family and friends, give thanks for the planet that has made it all possible by hosting an eco-friendly Thanksgiving. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 with a feast of seasonal and locally grown food, the true foundation of an […]
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Real Estate Briefs
The 7th annual Downtown Development Day, dedicated to the appreciation of new developments in Atlanta, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the AmericasMart, Building Two, West Wing. Mark Becker, the seventh president of Georgia State University, will give the keynote address. Early registration tickets are $45 each. After Nov. 6, ticket prices increase […]