As I posted on February 2nd, the decision had yet to be made. Well here it is, The Atlanta Dogwood Festival Website!
The event will be held at the Lenox Square in Buckhead April 4th, 5th, & 6th 2008.

The History of the Dog Festival

 

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival has been in existence for 70 years! On April 19, 1936, Atlanta invited the world to attend her first Dogwood Festival. Walter Rich, President of ADF, sought to make Atlanta internationally known during the blooming of the dogwood trees, during the week long event.

The Dogwood tree is native to this area and trees were planted in all parts of Atlanta under the sponsorship of the garden clubs and public spirited citizens interested in the beautification of the city.

Pageants, parades, carnivals sponsored by the Junior League, and performances by the Metropolitan Opera, Philadelphia Symphony, and choruses from Clark, Spellman and Morehouse Colleges were featured.To read the Dogwood Festivals full history visit
The History of the Dogwood Festival.

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By Caroline Gray

An Alpharetta tree, popularly known as the runner-up champion white oak in Georgia, may be dying as a result of the drought.

The grandfatherly tree, next to the Extended Stay America Hotel on Haynes Bridge Road, was once considered the single largest of its species in the state, said City Arborist Ray Probart.

“I would guesstimate it’s at least 100 feet tall and the canopy is about 100 feet across,” he said. “It could be in better health.” For more information on white oaks visit White Oak Information.

At 135 to 150 years old, the white oak may be the oldest in Alpharetta and it has been severely impacted by the drought, said Dave Lofstrom, branch manager for Brickman Landscaping, the company responsible for maintaining the hotel grounds.

According to Loftstrom, the tree is desperate for yearly maintenance including feeding and lightning precautions in order to protect it from the drought stress and already present dead-branching.

“It’s a gorgeous tree. Currently what we’re trying to get them to do is mulch it - our arborist has made a bunch of suggestions,” said Lofstrom.

Mulching the tree with hardwood chips or pinestraw would be the single-most effective step the landscapers could take to protect the roots of the tree, said Probart.

People need to be educated to spread mulch all the way out to the drip line of the canopy - 10, 15, 20 feet away from the feeder roots,” he said. “Another thing that’s hard for people to accept is that grass is competition for the roots. One option is to use a herbicide to kill the grass out to the drip line.

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It’s official !

Don Henley and the Eagles have been announced as the first act coming to the new Alpharetta Amphitheatre. Dates of the Concert are May 14th, May16th, May17th, May20th 2008. 

As mentioned in my earlier post, the amphitheatre is attracting big names in the heart of Alpharetta surrounded in a beautiful setting just across the bridge from North Point!  We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets to the event can be purchase through Tickets To Events. 

For more information on the Alpharetta Amphitheatre, visit this page of the Alpharetta City Site “Amphitheatre Vision Becomes A Realty”.

Enjoy The Show!

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The Best Drought-Tolerant Perennial-When summer heat kicks in, rely on this drought-tolerant plant to hold its own and still look beautiful.
Lavender!

This plant has it all: It looks great, it smells wonderful, and it’s as tough as nails (as long as it’s not too wet). Enjoy the blue, lavender, purple, or white flowers in summer. They’re great for drying and using in crafts — and even cooking with.
Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: 3 feet tall
Zones: 5-8

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The Browns finished the 2007 season with a 10-6 overall record and were a franchise best 7-1 at home. Did this season exceed your expectations?

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Hedgewood Properties was founded in 1985 by the husband and wife team of Don Donnelly and Pam Sessions. Since that time they have built and sold over 4,000 homes, becoming one of Atlanta’s most notable and admired builders.

With a full complement of customer tailored services, they have developed a well-earned reputation for putting the focus right where it belongs: on you. Forever mindful of the “home” in homebuilding, Hedgewood Properties has received numerous awards including Builder of the Year by the Greater Atlanta Home Builder’s Association, the coveted National Builder of the Year Award
from Professional Builder Magazine, the Best in American Living Platinum Award from the National Association of Home Builders, and year after year of commendations from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

Hedgewood Properties’ commitment to building beautiful homes of the highest quality, while creating environmentally sound, community friendly neighborhoods, has set a standard to which competitive builders can only aspire. Their unwavering dedication to design, innovation and environmental responsibility brings a lasting and sustainable value to both the buyer and the communities in which they build.

Hedgewood Properties - CUSTOM DESIGNED HOMES IN ROSWELL
Homes from the Mid $400’s to the $700’s
Inspired by early 1900’s architecture, Centennial, in Roswell, is a beautiful example of new design blended with traditional detailing. This gated neighborhood features walkable schools, swim and tennis, fabulous views of Kennesaw and Sweat Mountains and gorgeous sunsets! At Centennial, you’ll find a charming collection of custom designed homes from the high $400’s all built to the highest eco-friendly standards of the EarthCraft House Program. These Turn-of-the-Century style homes have traditional appeal, but are packed with all the modern accoutrements today’s savvy homeowners want such as 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, high performance kitchens, 3 car garages and covered porches and decks.

The close proximity to GA 400, Northpoint Mall, restaurants and important business centers create an enviable location for this neighborhood. Enjoy the beauty of a lavishly landscaped neighborhood with swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, woodland walking trails and views that will take your breath away all just minutes from where you need to be!

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“We design the home our clients want to build, not the home we want them to build,” says Michael W. Garrell. This refreshing philosophy is just one of many things that Mike has in common with James H. Klippel, his long-time partner in
Garrell Associates, Inc., the award-winning Atlanta-based residential design firm.

Building someone’s own special “castle” is an intensely personal journey, and the company has a profound respect for the process. The firm’s consultants meet with each client ad delve deeply into their lifestyle, needs, dreams, and desires. Ideas from these brainstorming sessions evolve into home designs that are livable and functional.

 They then apply these and other design innovations to traditional architecture - constantly seeking new ways to move Classicism in fresh and original directions.
Their designs pay homage to traditional elements and rely heavily on historical precedence. They masterfully blend these classic elements into new floor plans that feature open flow and plenty of natural light.

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Those are among the leading contenders for the April 4-6 arts festival, organizers will announce shortly. A third option is an undisclosed area of Midtown, possibly for a street fair-type event, festival Executive Director Brian Hill said in a statement e-mailed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution late Monday. The city and the Piedmont Park Conservancy announced Jan. 11 that the Dogwood and three other major festivals were being moved out of Piedmont Park because of Georgia’s drought.

Dogwood Festival officials considered a number of in-town alternates, but nearly all were unavailable because of scheduling conflicts. “We are down to one more Midtown site option before we are out of time,” he said in the statement. “If we can’t get a site agreement this week, we will turn to either Lenox [Square] mall or Stone Mountain as festival venue options. “Hill would not say exactly when officials would announce a final decision. A third option is an undisclosed area of Midtown, possibly for a street fair-type event, festival Executive Director Brian Hill said in a statement e-mailed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution late Monday.

The city and the Piedmont Park Conservancy announced Jan. 11 that the Dogwood and three other major festivals were being moved out of Piedmont Park because of Georgia’s drought. Dogwood Festival officials considered a number of in-town alternates, but nearly all were unavailable because of scheduling conflicts. “We are down to one more Midtown site option before we are out of time,” he said in the statement. “If we can’t get a site agreement this week, we will turn to either Lenox [Square] mall or Stone Mountain as festival venue options. “Hill would not say exactly when officials would announce a

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No matter where I go or who I meet, as a Prudential Realtor I am asked the question, How is the Real Estate market? With so much attention to the Real Estate Market being in the national spotlight, the question is asked very often.

Here in North Atlanta, the number of houses on the market inticate a buyers market, however prices are remaining stable. Unlike other parts of the country, especially Florida, we are doing quite well. Even within our market area of north Atlanta suburbs, the supply and demand is quite varied.
                                                     

Recent leading property reports confirm improving buyer demand and sales generally throughout the property market, which should lead to better prices.

For a seller to take advantage of the increased buyer interest and the record low interest rates, remember that you risk the least if you buy and sell in the same market. In other words, don’t wait too long between buying and selling. For first-home buyers, it is possible to wait too long and miss the opportunity to buy when prices are the most favourable.

With a little research, common sense and good advice, astute sellers can optimise their chances of making the most on their sale and achieving the best price in an upswing for what is often their largest financial asset. It is a question of gaining advice from someone who has studied trends in the real estate market and identifying the right time to make a move.

Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions concerning Real Estate and our local housing market. Feel free to visit my web site www.NorthAtlantaHomes.org.

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