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Druid Hills - Atlanta
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Tough Questions: Car Repairs
<p>An exclusive CBS <a href="http://www.topix.com/city/north-atlanta-ga" class="xref">Atlanta</a> hidden camera investigation found car repair shops overcharging customers for unneeded repairs, and in some cases, billing for work they aren't doing.</p>
"Dream in Green" Gala Benefits Olmsted Linear Park
<p>'Dream in Green' Gala Benefits Olmsted Linear Park 2010 Party for the Parks on Ponce Set for Sunday, February 22 <a href="http://www.topix.com/atlanta" class="xref">ATLANTA</a> - The Olmsted Linear Park Alliance will hold its sixth annual gala from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2010, at the Fernbank Natural History Museum.</p>
Affordable Family Fun & Safe Halloween Activities The Frazer Center...
<p>The Frazer Center , a private, non-profit school for children with disabilities as well as typically developing children, is opening its doors and welcoming area neigbhors in <a href="http://www.topix.com/atlanta" class="xref">Atlanta</a>, <a href="http://www.topix.com/city/decatur-ga" class="xref">Decatur</a>, <a href="http://www.topix.com/city/druid-hills-ga" class="xref">Druid Hills</a>, Fernbank and Lake Claire to its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25th, from 2-6 p.m. in the Cator Woolford Gardens.</p>
Reward offered in a
<p>The charred remains of the Mother Goose building at Paideia School sits on the <a href="http://www.topix.com/atlanta" class="xref">Druid Hills</a> campus earlier this week.</p>
Fire Rips Through Atlanta School
<p>An investigation is under way into why two boys and two girls started a fire at The Paideia School in <a href="http://www.topix.com/atlanta" class="xref">Druid Hills</a> Friday evening.</p>
Repair project to close Druid Hills bypass
<p><a href="http://www.topix.com/city/druid-hills-ga" class="xref">The By Way</a>, a popular bypass through <a href="http://www.topix.com/atlanta" class="xref">Druid Hills</a>, will be closed to traffic for a month-long repair project beginning at 6 a.m. Aug.</p>
Repair project to close Druid Hills bypass
<p><a href="http://www.topix.com/city/druid-hills-ga" class="xref">The By Way</a>, a popular bypass through <a href="http://www.topix.com/atlanta" class="xref">Druid Hills</a>, will be closed to traffic for a month-long repair project beginning at 6 a.m. Aug.</p>
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Prepare for the Holidays with Cooking Classes
<p>Need to brush up on your kitchen skills before guests start pouring in for the holidays? There are several Atlanta area cooking classes coming up that will help you create meals that shine this season.</p>
<p>11/6 - Stress Free Holiday Cocktail Party at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.cookswarehouse.com/productcart/pc/landing.asp">Cook's Warehouse Midtown</a><br />
Do-ahead stress-free ideas including Salted Toffee Almonds, Spicy-Sweet Walnuts, Chile Shrimp Bites, Andouille Sausage Puffs and more. You will also learn to make a couple of time saving party punches and a hot spiced cider that are real crowd pleasers. $45.</p>
<p>11/10 - Southern Favorites at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.parishatl.com/home.php#gatherings">Parish</a><br />
Learn to make Pimento Cheese, Hickory "Smoked" Deviled Eggs and Curried Country Ham Salad. These fun southern dishes are sure to impress your out of town guests. Class includes a glass of bubbly. $40.</p>
<p>12/8 - Georgia Holiday Cheer at <a href="http://www.parishatl.com/home.php#gatherings">Parish<br />
</a>Make Million Dollar Eggnog, "Melted" Brie and Winter Fruits with Toasts, Creole Shrimp and Crab Dip. $40 for class and bubbly.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/prepare-for-the-holidays-with-cooking-classes.htm">Prepare for the Holidays with Cooking Classes</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 22:40:16.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/prepare-for-the-holidays-with-cooking-classes.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/prepare-for-the-holidays-with-cooking-classes.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/prepare-for-the-holidays-with-cooking-classes.htm&zItl=Prepare for the Holidays with Cooking Classes">Email this</a></p>
Weekend Festivals in Atlanta
<p>This Saturday, November 7, 2009, chili lovers will want to stop by Cabbagetown<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.chompandstomp.com/"> Chomp and Stomp</a>. The outdoor festival has all the makings of a great fall afternoon - live music, an artists market and plenty of yummy chili to taste. Purchase a spoon and get there early - the best chili runs out quickly! Chili tasting starts at noon.</p>
<p>If you'd rather sip on something more refined, try the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.decaturwinefestival.com/">Decatur Wine Festival</a>. From 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., stroll around Downtown Decatur and taste over 350 wines from all around the world. Tickets are $30 <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/4832.aspx">online</a> and are also available at the Decatur Package Store at 1220 Clairmont Rd.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/weekend-festivals-in-atlanta.htm">Weekend Festivals in Atlanta</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 06:26:58.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/weekend-festivals-in-atlanta.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/weekend-festivals-in-atlanta.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/weekend-festivals-in-atlanta.htm&zItl=Weekend Festivals in Atlanta">Email this</a></p>
Runoff Anticipated in Atlanta Mayor Election
<p>At 11:25 p.m. with 75% of precincts reporting, the City of Atlanta is anticipating a runoff in the mayoral race. Currently Mary Norwood has 46% of the vote and Kasim Reed has 37% of the vote. A contestant must have over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff election.</p>
<p>Lisa Borders conceded just after 11 p.m., with only 14% of the vote at the time of this post.</p>
<p>The runoff election, if it happens, will be on December 1, 2009.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/runoff-anticipated-in-atlanta-mayor-election.htm">Runoff Anticipated in Atlanta Mayor Election</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 00:28:03.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/runoff-anticipated-in-atlanta-mayor-election.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/runoff-anticipated-in-atlanta-mayor-election.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/04/runoff-anticipated-in-atlanta-mayor-election.htm&zItl=Runoff Anticipated in Atlanta Mayor Election">Email this</a></p>
Don't Forget to Vote
<p>Don't forget to stop in to your local <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/polllocator/">polling station</a> and vote for our local elections, including Mayor of Atlanta, this Tuesday, November 3, 2009!</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/01/dont-forget-to-vote.htm">Don't Forget to Vote</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 06:24:43.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/01/dont-forget-to-vote.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/01/dont-forget-to-vote.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/11/01/dont-forget-to-vote.htm&zItl=Don't Forget to Vote">Email this</a></p>
Atlanta Pride Festival 2009
<p>This weekend, October 30 - November 1, 2009, is the annual <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/od/lifestyles/p/atlanta-pride.htm">Atlanta Pride Festival</a>. The celebration of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender lifestyles takes place in Piedmont Park throughout the weekend with music, an artists market, a Halloween party and more. The highlight of the weekend, for many, is Sunday afternoon's parade at 1 p.m.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/29/atlanta-pride-festival-2009.htm">Atlanta Pride Festival 2009</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 10:45:55.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/29/atlanta-pride-festival-2009.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/29/atlanta-pride-festival-2009.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/29/atlanta-pride-festival-2009.htm&zItl=Atlanta Pride Festival 2009">Email this</a></p>
Halloween in Atlanta is Upon Us
<p>With just days until Halloween, have you made your plans yet? Atlanta has many spooky, spectacular options for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/od/events/tp/halloween08.htm">Halloween parties</a> in 2009.</p>
<p>Busy with the kids on Saturday? Celebrate a day early at Fernbank with a special,<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/imax/martinis/fright-night/index.aspx"> Halloween-themed Martinis and Imax event</a>. Costumes are encouraged at this adult event which features special cocktails like the Witches Brew. The Silver Scream Spook Show will be entertaining with their monstrous variety show and the movie of the week will be Beetlejuice in Imax.</p>
<p>Remember, you can get in the spirit all week long with haunted adventures at attractions like <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.fearworld.com/">Netherworld Haunted House</a> or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/events/FrightFest.aspx">Fright Fest</a> at Six Flags!</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/28/halloween-in-atlanta-is-upon-us.htm">Halloween in Atlanta is Upon Us</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 11:49:45.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/28/halloween-in-atlanta-is-upon-us.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/28/halloween-in-atlanta-is-upon-us.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/28/halloween-in-atlanta-is-upon-us.htm&zItl=Halloween in Atlanta is Upon Us">Email this</a></p>
Clayton County Ending Bus Service
<p>Earlier this month, the Clayton County Commission voted to end C-tran, the county's bus service, this coming March. The bus service was run by MARTA and had about 2.1 million rides last year. The decision was met with much protest, as many Clayton Country residents use the service to commute to work each day. Riders are still hopeful that they can get the decision reversed before the March 31, 2010 end date.</p>
<p>The culprit was, as it always is, budget. An AJC study reveals that the county spends about $10 million per year to operate C-Tran, but only collects $2.5 million in revenue.</p>
<p>Clayton County will be conducting its own study to analyze the economic impact of shutting down the service. They are not anticipating finding results that will change the current decision, stating that the only game-changer at this point would be a source of non-county funding.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/26/clayton-county-ending-bus-service.htm">Clayton County Ending Bus Service</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 11:13:45.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/26/clayton-county-ending-bus-service.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/26/clayton-county-ending-bus-service.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/26/clayton-county-ending-bus-service.htm&zItl=Clayton County Ending Bus Service">Email this</a></p>
Virginia Highlands Chili Pepper Festival
<p>Need a little spice in your life? Head down to the first annual Virginia Highlands Chili Pepper Festival this Saturday, October 24. Local restaurants The Original El Taco, DBA Barbecue and Mali Thai & Sushi Bar will be there offering chili pepper-loaded foods.</p>
<p>For the real daredevils, there will be a chili pepper-eating contest. Expect live music all afternoon from Delta Moon, My Friend Ian's Band, El Scorcho and Shark Fighter. Cocktails and beer will be available to put out the flames.</p>
<p>The festival will take place at the intersection of North Highland and Amsterdam avenues in the heart of Virginia Highland from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. this Saturday. Purchase tickets for $5 <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://vahichilipepperfest.com/">in advance</a> <a onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "60f12831db0616e62e9a2b03409eeb29", event)" rel="nofollow" href="http://vahichilipepperfest.com/" target="_blank"></a> or $10 at the gate. Tickets do not include the cost of food or alcohol. You must be 21 or older to enter and no dogs are allowed in the festival area.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/22/virginia-highlands-chili-pepper-festival.htm">Virginia Highlands Chili Pepper Festival</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 10:01:18.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/22/virginia-highlands-chili-pepper-festival.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/22/virginia-highlands-chili-pepper-festival.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/22/virginia-highlands-chili-pepper-festival.htm&zItl=Virginia Highlands Chili Pepper Festival">Email this</a></p>
Family Friendly Halloween in Sandy Springs
<p>This Friday, October 23, head to Sandy Springs for the annual Ghostly Gathering on Halloween event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This Halloween event provides a safe, fun environment for children ages 2-12 to celebrate the season.</p>
<p>Activities provided throughout the night include:</p>
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<li>Halloween crafts</li>
<li>Ghostly Games</li>
<li>"Graveyard Stories" by Young Actors Ensemble of Sandy Springs</li>
<li>Costume parade</li>
<li>Freaky Food and Scary Sweets</li>
<li>Famous Thriller Dance Performance by Atlanta Jazz Theater Dance Co. </li>
<li>Cake Walk</li>
<li>Fortune-telling</li>
<li>Face painting</li>
<li>Magic show</li>
<li>Live music</li>
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<p>Ghostly Gathering will take place on the Entertainment Lawn at Heritage Green, 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs. It is open to the public and appropriate for children ages 2-12. The cost is $5 per person; ages 2 and under are free. Tickets are sold at the gate on the night of the event. Heritage Sandy Springs Members get in free.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/21/family-friendly-halloween-in-sandy-springs.htm">Family Friendly Halloween in Sandy Springs</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 22:03:04.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/21/family-friendly-halloween-in-sandy-springs.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/21/family-friendly-halloween-in-sandy-springs.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/21/family-friendly-halloween-in-sandy-springs.htm&zItl=Family Friendly Halloween in Sandy Springs">Email this</a></p>
Explore the Westside Provisions District
<p>If you haven't been over the shop and dine in the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.westsidepd.com/">Westside Provisions District</a> in West Midtown, they are happy to offer you a bit of incentive. Nestled over near Howell Mill Rd and 14th Street, his area has several great shops and restaurants including JCT Kitchen (mmm, fried chicken) and the snazzy new Room and Board furniture store.</p>
<p>During "Go West Fest," from October 24 - October 31, 2009, when you visit all the participating merchants in the Westside area, you get a chance to win fabulous prizes from said shops. The grand prize winner will be a $2,500 shopping spree and there are more than a dozen just as fab runner up prize packs! Just be sure to pick up a WSPD Passport at the kickoff event on Saturday, October 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and then shop and dine at your leisure throughout the week until your passport is all filled up. No purchase is neccessary to get your stamps, all they ask is that you stop in and check out all the Westside Provisions District has to offer!</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/20/explore-the-westside-provisions-district.htm">Explore the Westside Provisions District</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/">About.com Atlanta</a> on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 15:54:21.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/20/explore-the-westside-provisions-district.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/20/explore-the-westside-provisions-district.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://atlanta.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://atlanta.about.com/b/2009/10/20/explore-the-westside-provisions-district.htm&zItl=Explore the Westside Provisions District">Email this</a></p>
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