While the local Home Depot near Uptown Square is collecting Christmas for recycling, there are a few other places that make recycling your tree a little more creative. If you've been wanting to take a day trip to the mountains of Georgia, the North Georgia Zoo is collecting Christmas Trees for the animals. Zoo owner Hope Bennett says the trees make great... [Read more...]

Hopefully you all had a great holiday weekend and enjoyed the snow! Remember back in the day when class would be cut short for a pep rally at your school? Well, here’s an opportunity to reminisce and attend a pep rally for the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately, it’s not a free pass to miss work like it was to miss class, but if you’re taking a few... [Read more...]

Things got a little crazy last week when the roads were freezing all over the Atlanta area! The sun had barely gone down and the streets were alreadyfreezing over. I'll be honest, I really didn't think it was going to freeze, but I almost pounded some pavement when I walked outside. Lucky for me, I have great balance :) Meteorologist are predicting snow... [Read more...]

What comes to mind when you think of businesses that originated from Atlanta? CNN? Coca-Cola? How about the beloved Chick-fil-a?! Back in the summer when they released the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, they let all the fans of Chick-fil-a to “make reservations” and by doing so, you could get a free Spicy Chicken Sandwich during the release week. Coming up... [Read more...]

There's so many things that can come to mind when you think about our great city of Atlanta! Such as Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-a, CNN, the largest aquarium in the world, the busiest airport in the world, and a booming entertainment business. The city and the businesses that we are so well known for doesn't run it's self. There are some very influential people... [Read more...]

AOL has posted the winners of 2010 City's Best Winner's from all over the country and Atlanta was one of those cities. From the best salon to restaurant to bar, it's all been covered. Nominees were picked by AOL editors and the winners in each category were picked by readers who voted from Oct. 13 to Nov. 30. So, check out the list Uptown Square residents... [Read more...]

Attention fans of The Flying Biscuit! There's a new concept coming to the area from the creator of The Flying Biscuit and The Porter Beer Bar owner called Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand. If the Flying Biscuit Cafe isn't just known for it's biscuits, it's also known for it's delicious chicken sausage. Delia’s will have a small menu — about 15 items... [Read more...]

The growth of Atlanta seemed to have boomed when we became the host of the 1996 Olympics. Ever since then we've not only produced new museums, but many have been renovated. It's no secret we've become somewhat of a tourist town, which definitely helps the economy. Well, we're about to get a new attraction. The College Football Hall of Fame is scheduled to... [Read more...]

Atlanta has many opportunities for volunteer work and to help those less fortunate. With the unemployment rate the way it is, there are lot more families and children in need this year. If you want to give a helping hand this season, but you can't make it to the Christmas Jingle Mingle benefiting Toys for Tots, mentioned on our Facebook, here are a few ideas... [Read more...]

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