When June 21st hits, it’s officially summer! If you’re saving your vacations until later in the season but are looking for things to do to keep you and the kids occupied, movies are always a good choice.  Nowadays, though, going to see a film in the theater can be EXPENSIVE! Take it from me; I just went over the long weekend and spent $10 per ticket... [Read more...]

Are you looking to get out and do something new?  Maybe meet up with friends or family?  Perhaps an excuse to get a little exercise?  If so, then I've got good news for you. W.H. Reynold's Memorial and Nature Preserve boasts a substantial 146 acres in the heart of rural Clayton County.  Much of the landscape remains untouched and continues to exist... [Read more...]

To wrap up the 31 Days of Jazz the Atlanta Jazz Festival will be taking over Piedmont Park from Saturday May 28th until Monday May 30th.  If you have not had the pleasure of attending the Atlanta Jazz Festival in years past this is an event that will leave you pleasantly delighted.  The Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the country's largest free jazz festivals.... [Read more...]

Pull out your calendars and make a note to remember Sunday, May 22nd.  This is the day when Georgians step out to support the cause of autism awareness.  Autism Speaks has organized an event – Walk Now for Autism Speaks – to bring together thousands with a common goal, to raise funds for the prevention, treatment, and awareness of autism spectrum disorders. The... [Read more...]

A teenager in Henry County is doing Stockbridge proud as he pitched in to help the people in Haiti who are still recovering from last year’s earthquake.  It came to Eagle Scout Dallin Shepherd, just 14 years old, that this would be a great cause for his Eagle Scout project.  He is currently a member of Troop 291, which has been chartered to a Stockbridge... [Read more...]

The other day I was watching TV and I heard something that made me sad.  Ok, not sad but disappointed.  The Piedmont Park Conservancy recently announced that Screen on the Green – the free movie series – is canceled because there was no sponsoring partner.  The events have taken place since 2000 and some of the movies they have screened on Thursday... [Read more...]

Ok, animal lovers, it’s almost time for Zoo Atlanta’s annual Beastly Feast benefit! This is a black tie event to support the zoo.  It will take place this Saturday, May 14th, at 6:30 pm at the zoo. The high-end gala allows guests to walk the zoo grounds and participate in silent and live auctions.  Tickets start at $450 for individuals and $5,000... [Read more...]

Happy Cinco de Mayo! This holiday, which is typically celebrated here in the US and the state of Puebla, is Spanish for the “fifth of May.” It commemorates the Mexican victory against the French during the Battle of Puebla in 1862.  Surprisingly, it is not widely celebrated in Mexico.  But here in Stockbridge, it’s time to party! Los Portales... [Read more...]