If you haven't been privy to the ongoing saga in the Legislature over proposed changes to Georgia's tax code, it turns out you didn't miss out on much. On Monday, the Georgia House of Representatives adjourned without taking up the bill that would reduce state income tax from six percent to four-and-a-half percent (among other things). According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the hesitation[...]
The Cherokee County Senior Olympics have already kicked off to a great start, and Soleil Laurel Canyon is excited to host two upcoming events: Bocce Ball and Mah Jongg. This is Soleil's second year hosting an event for the Senior Olympics. Last year, the Canton active adult community hosted a successful bocce ball competition on its pristine course just outside the[...]
As thousands of Atlanta homeowners get high water bills delivered to their doors, there are certainly more questions than answers. In an effort to combat the issues brought forth by the rising number of complaints, the city of Atlanta will be inspecting each and every water meter in the city to determine the problem, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has[...]
April is New Homes Month! How will you be celebrating? Atlanta Real Estate Forum will be celebrating by providing news to you 24/7 on Atlanta's new home communities, condos, foreclosures and Atlanta real estate. The entire housing industry is celebrating and the building industry wants Americans to understand the direct impact residential construction has on the U.S. economy throughout the[...]
If you’re in the spring cleaning mode at your Atlanta home and real estate, why not take an extra few minutes to document your belongings? In the event of a fire or other natural disaster, having a record of the things you own will help you get the insurance payment you’re due, and it will save you considerable hassle during[...]
If you're a citizen of Atlanta looking to give back to this wonderful city, here's your chance to do so: HomeAid Atlanta is accepting donations for the 2011 Essentials for Young Lives® Drive from April 25 until May 2. Diapers, baby wipes, baby food, formula and baby hygiene products are all being collected to help homeless mothers and their infants. HomeAid[...]
Created by the Atlanta Regional Commission, Lifelong Communities (LLC) is described as "A Regional Approach to Aging." The project represents a desire to design places that meet the needs of residents young and old and to create communities where individuals can live for a lifetime. In order to provide a higher quality of life for all, three goals need to[...]
Imagine yourself sitting in a boat on a serene, clear lake in the early morning hours. Away from the city noise and hassles of traffic, the only noises you can hear are the birds chirping and the clicking of your fishing reel. And just as you start to doze, your lure dips beneath the water and signals the first catch[...]
For hundreds of years prior to the beginning of the Town of Suwanee, a large Indian village flourished on both banks of Suwanee Creek. The village was initially settled by the Shawnee Indians about 3 miles southwest of the today’s downtown but by the early 1800’s, both Cherokee and Creek Indians had moved into the area. The name Suwanee is[...]
Remember how fun hunting for treasure was when you were little? Whether you were pretending to look for gold, jewels, lost artifacts or any other valuable, going on adventures never got old. But nowadays, it seems like all the adventuring is done on a computer in an imaginary, virtual world. If you're a parent who is looking for ways to[...]