The American Red Cross is calling for all eligible adults to stop by the South Metro Blood Donation Center, located at 675 Southcrest Pkwy. in Stockbridge, to donate blood.  It is open for walk-ins and appointments on Tuesdays from 11 am to 7 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 7 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm. The Red Cross is... [Read more...]

It’s time to go green! The Henry County Recycling Center is collecting various items, which frees up some space in your apartment and, more importantly, helps the environment! Some items they are accepting are clear, brown, and green glass; plastics #1-5 & 7; cardboard; newspapers & magazines; and office paper.  They are also taking any appliances... [Read more...]

With our busy lives, it is easy to get into a routine of eating convenience food.  I know, I know, I do it, too.  Who wants to cook after a long day? Well, at least I don’t.  We’re lucky to have lots of restaurants to choose from here in Stockbridge and you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to have a meal.  I found a bunch of reviews on Yelp... [Read more...]

If you like a good steak, check out the newest restaurant in Stockbridge – Sticks and Stones.  This is one of the hottest (and I do mean hot!) restaurants in the area and they’ve got a unique concept: let the customers be the cooks! This locally-owned restaurant opened recently and has had a warm reception by the residents of Stockbridge, both for... [Read more...]

As you know, the 4th of July is coming up fast, and if you’re still looking for something to do, read on.  The 4th isn’t the only day to celebrate.  The whole weekend will be a fabulous time to hang out with family and friends and do something fun together.  If you’re willing to take a little bit of a drive, Memorial Lawn at Stone Mountain Park will... [Read more...]

While we’re a long way off from October, I thought I would mention ahead of time that Bridgefest in the Pines, Stockbridge’s first ever fall festival, will be coming to Clark Community Park (next to Merle Manders Conference Center) on October 1st. From 9 am to 5 pm, you can enjoy live entertainment and browsing through the work of art and unique craft... [Read more...]

When I was in college, one thing I realized was that it was hard for a lot of people to pick a major because they had not been exposed to a lot of the career options out there.  My thought process was that there might have been a perfect path out there for someone but they wouldn’t even know it existed because they never learned about it.  Georgia high... [Read more...]

There’s nothing quite like the look and taste of locally-grown fresh produce.  Something about knowing where your food came from and having a direct link to the farmers who grow it is really satisfying to me.  If you feel the same way, make sure you take advantage of one of the farmers markets we have in and around Stockbridge. One market we’ve got... [Read more...]

Summer temperatures are here! While this gives us an opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors, it also means an increased risk for heat-related illnesses.  While the summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st, it sure feels like it started weeks ago.  According to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Karen Minton, metro Atlanta’s high... [Read more...]