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Campbell Tire Company: Alpharetta Family Business, Run The Old Fashioned Way
May 18th, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Deborah's Scrapbook, Fulton County
For 21 years, Campbell Tire Company, located in Alpharetta Georgia, has been successful by doing one thing……..and doing it well. Alpharetta resident David Campbell opened his retail store February 1st, 1987 on North Main Street in Alpharetta. At the time, it was considered just about out of town, but times have changed. Campbell has not.

David Campbell operates his store based on the wisdom his grandfather imparted to him early on, “Take care of your customers, and they will take care of you.” Call it old fashioned values, but Campbell figures if you want your customer to come back, provide good service in a timely fashion at a fair price.
Campbell’s store looks as old fashioned as his values. He parks his vintage tow truck out front, where his vintage building and iconic big red “Drink Coca-Cola” sign remind you of years past. As I drove past his store a few years ago, my tire was going flat. I was always intrigued by the tire store and its antiquated look. As I went inside, it was close to quitting time and I mentioned my flat tire. As I waited, David put my car on the lift and after 15 minutes, came to tell me I had a nail in my tire and that he pulled the nail and patched the tire.
All at about 15.00 or so. I am now a loyal customer. When I thought I needed brakes, once again I brought my car into Campbell and I was advised I had about 20% left on the pads. David advised me to come back in about 3 months. How is that for service! Visit their Web Site.
If you find yourself needing tire or brake service, I highly recommend you stop in and see David Campbell at Campbell Tire Company on North Main Street in Alpharetta, North Fulton County.
You will brag about it to all of your friends!!
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Free Local Flavor Dining Card. What A Concept!
May 3rd, 2008 categories: Bon Appetit !, Deborah's Scrapbook
I had the wonderful pleasure last week to sit down and speak with the founders of Local Flavor, located in Alpharetta Georgia.
Their dining card concept is simple. The consumer gets a win/win. They provide you with a dinner card free of charge. Their web site provides you with the locations to use the card and the consumer saves on various dinners across the North Atlanta area.
Some restaurants actually offer, buy 1 dinner, get 1 free. WOW!
Restauants involved in this great concept are
“Fosters Grill”, “Yellow Fin Chophouse”
and the great catering concept
of fresh food delivered to your front door “Fresh-N-Fit Cuisine”, just to name a few.
The restaurants associated with this fabulous concept vary from Seafood to BBQ,
providing something for every appetite. If you love to dine out, you will love this concept.
Visit Local Flavors web site www.LocalFlavor.com for a complete list of restaurants and to sign up to use the card r dining certificates. Enjoy the videos and highlights of area restaurants as well by signing up to receive a monthly newsletter that highlights a restaurant a month. Every restarant they sponser has a unique special offer.
Offers may include,
15% off entire bill![]()
50% off bottle of wine
Free Appetizer with entree purchase or
Free entree with entree purchase.
If you need a place to dine tonight, start with Local Flavor, and by all means Bon Appetite! Remember It’s FREE - No membership. No Fees! Start Saving Tonight!
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Alpharetta Amphitheatre To Host Big Names This Summer!
April 5th, 2008 categories: Deborah's Scrapbook, Month to Month In Town
The Alpharetta Amphitheatre has released their summer schedule and I am excited to see that we have attracted some big names to our beautiful city of Alpharetta. I am sure as you read the list below, nostalgia will be in the air for most of us, and I look forward to experiencing the era of yesteryear with my family. We will see you at the Verizon Amphitheatre!
- May 10th - 8 pm. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Inaugural Concert featuring Alpharetta and Milton High School Marching Band.
May 14th, 16th, 17th and 20th - 8 pm. The Eagles are here for 4 dates and will be performing hits from their No. 1 album. - May 26th - 8 pm. The Steve Miller Band featuring special guest Joe Cocker. They will be performing the hits that made them famous and are woven into our lives.
- June 10th - 8 pm. Stevie Nicks. Formerly of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks had a long string of No. 1 hits that we all remember.
- June 10th - 8 pm. Steely Dan. 70’s band Steely Dan, known for “Reelin in the Years” and other great hits, will be performing their blend of acoustical magic.
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival Decision Has Been Made! Where & When..
February 24th, 2008 categories: Deborah's Scrapbook, Local Art & Designers
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
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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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Where Do We Put Our Boats? Drought Conditions On Lake Lanier In North Atlanta
December 30th, 2007 categories: Deborah's Scrapbook
The drought continues to wreck havoc on Lake Lanier.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is recommending people pull their boats out of Lake Lanier before they are left stranded in the mud. Officials say many of the boat ramps and docks might soon be out of the water. Because people are following the recommendation by the Corps of Engineers, it is becoming difficult to find dry storage for your boat. Such low levels of water also mean underwater dangers for boaters. Many of the permanent markers warning of underwater hazards are already “high and dry”.
What Is Our Solution For North Atlantas Rain Drought.
- The key for Lake Lanier’s recovery is rain.
Forecasters say the dry conditions will continue for months.
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