Celebrity Golf Tournament at The Georgia Club
The Georgia Club is gearing up for its first Celebrity Golf Tournament! Celebrities like Dave Bliss (former UGA basketball player), Neal Boortz (WSB radio), David Chandley (WSB-TV), Chuck Dowdle (WSB-TV), Damon Evans (UGA Athletic Director), Kelley Hester (UGA Women’s Golf Team coach), Charlie Rymer (ESPN commentator) and Suzanne Yoculan (UGA Gym Dog’s coach) will join registered teams for a fun-filled day of golf and festivities to support local charities.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, followed by breakfast and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The cost for the event is $200 per person or $800 per team. The community is invited to attend the awards ceremony and cookout at 1:30 p.m. for $50.
Proceeds from the Celebrity Golf Tournament will benefit The Georgia Club Foundation (Continued…)
Live in the Center of it All at The Astoria at The Aramore
Located off Peachtree Road in historic Peachtree Battle, The Astoria at the Aramore is literally located in the center of it all. Residents will find amazing Atlanta shopping, dining and entertainment just minutes away in the exclusive Buckhead and Midtown areas. The Aramore itself features world-class dining with Restaurant Eugene located on it’s retail level. At full capacity the retail level will feature various restaurants, shops and personal services unique to the community.
Besides the luxury of prime location, residents of The Astoria will also enjoy a luxurious amenity package and state-of-the-art features. Amenities at The Astoria include a pool, outdoor fireplace, over one acre of permanent green space, wellness center and much more. At The Astoria it is all about the customer and what they want in their home. Feature choices include floor to ceiling glass windows, his / her master spas, entry foyer and much more. It is completely up to the buyer!
How’s that New Year’s resolution working for you?
If you’re like about half of other American adults, you made a New Year’s resolution related to helping the environment. So how’s that going? Atlanta new home builder Haven Properties has some ideas for easy ways to make it happen.
A survey by Tiller, LLC, says that just under half (49%) of American adults made a green New Year’s resolution in 2008. When given a list of environmentally responsible lifestyle changes, 75% of respondents said they would reduce their household energy usage. An easy way to do it? Use smart power strips for things like computers and home entertainment centers. The smart strips prevent items from drawing an electric current while they’re idle. You can also help by unplugging chargers for your iPod, cell phone or other handheld devices when you’re not using them. Tiller lists nine more easy ways to help the environment on their site.
And if building a new home is on your list of things to do in 2008, now’s the time to check out Haven Properties, where building energy efficient, environmentally friendly and (Continued…)
Concierge Services - not just for hotels
Pamper me! Our lives have become hectic. Atlanta homeowners are seeking ways to uncomplicate life and find time to enjoy quality time without worrying about picking up the dry cleaning, ordering dinner or scheduling tickets for a play. Concierge Services are offered at many of Atlanta’s finest communities. Here is a sampling:
Twenty-four hour concierge will be offered at Avignon at Vinings a luxurious 
Cobb County mixed use community by Kairos Development. Located in historic Vinings Village, Avignon at Vinings, under construction now, is a private gated community of village condominiums, village townhomes and single family villas, starting at the high $300,000s to more than $1 million. Like a European countryside, the community’s topography allows for excellent views. Other amenities include a clubhouse with swimming pool, wine tasting room, resident wine lockers and caterer’s kitchen. There will also be a wellness center including spa and fitness facilities and a gate house with 24-hour guard.
Another Kairos Development Corp. project, The Astoria at the Aramore, 
will offer concierge as one of its many upscale amenities. The Astoria at the Aramore is an intimate Atlanta condo community of just 71-homes located between Buckhead and Midtown. Reminiscent of a boutique hotel of the past, timeless one, two and three bedroom Atlanta condos start in the high $400,000s with penthouses from the $900,000s. The Astoria offers homeowners the unique opportunity to personalize their home. Amenities include a lap pool, fitness center, outdoor fireplace, pet area and greenspace. Condos will be ready for move-in Summer 2008.
For more stories on Kairos Development, visit Atlanta Real Estate Forum.
Winmark’s Carlton at Hamilton Mill low maintenance
Winmark Homes builds a great low maintenace home at Carlton at Hamilton Mill, a new Hamilton Mill community in Gwinnett County. These townhomes (Continued…)
