Sloomoo Institute brings the joy of slime to Atlanta with the help of strategic counsel from terra alma to find the perfect space in Buckhead. Located in the Buckhead Triangle, the interactive, immersive experience opens on November 19, just before the holidays. “terra alma creates places where people gather to socialize and be entertained and what better place to find a[...]
Fall time in Georgia is a gorgeous display of reds, oranges and yellows. Sweaters and boots come out as the temperatures begin to drop, and leaves start to change while everyone is on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin. Amid finding the best Halloween costume and attending backyard bonfires, visit a corn maze, or (two!) to add an extra fall[...]
Incorporated in 1976, the Atlanta Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that stands as a gem in the heart of Midtown. With a mission “to develop and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display, education, conservation, research and enjoyment,” this top tourist attraction offers a wide array of exhibits, classes and events for visitors of all ages. With a monthly rotation of[...]
Darlene McLendon, president and CEO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the rich history of aviation and the museum’s exhibits. McLendon joins hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick for the Around Atlanta segment. In 1987, McLendon served as a radar approach controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. After working in the Chamber of[...]
Halloween is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to tackle as many fall festivities as we can. From corn mazes to pumpkin patches to scary movies, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this spooky time of year. For those who really want to raise the goosebumps on their arms, haunted houses are a great adrenaline rush that will get[...]
What looks like a large Roman-inspired arch monument in the midst of Atlantic Station is actually home to a museum that pays homage to Georgia history and Atlanta’s founding families. Standing at an imposing 100 feet tall, this seven-story monument narrates the events that unfolded to make Georgia and Atlanta, which was historically called the Gate City, what they are[...]
Sue Kelly, executive director of the Southeastern Railway Museum, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast for the Around Atlanta segment to discuss the museum's exhibits, activities and events. She is joined by co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick in the studio for this week’s episode. Sue started her involvement with the museum over nine years ago when she volunteered[...]
Kim Hatcher, the Public Affairs Director of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, joins co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick in the studio for the Around Atlanta segment of the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio Podcast to talk about hidden gems and activities in Georgia’s state parks. As a Smyrna native and graduate from the University of Georgia, Hatcher has deep[...]
Silver Comet Trail Photo Credit: Larry Felton Johnson, Cobb County Courier, licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 One of the more unique and historical destinations that is perfect for runners, walkers, bikers, horses and general sight-seers is the Silver Comet Trail, a paved, multi-use recreational trail that runs throughout the west metro Atlanta area. The Silver Comet Trail travels west from Cobb County[...]
Avatron USA Development LLC, a California-based company, has announced plans to build a technology-based theme park in Bartow County. Dubbed "Avatron Smart Park," this Atlanta-area attraction would consist of 713 acres of interactive 3D worlds and augmented reality to create a completely immersive technology-driven experience for guests. Featuring cutting-edge technology, Avatron USA will draw on the expertise of Hollywood's leading visual[...]