You’re now just one cocktail or cup of coffee away from some of the best local sounds around. North-metro restaurants, pubs, and coffeehouses are becoming quite the touchtone for music lovers who would just as soon relax on a patio with a beer and a band than make the trek towards the big ATL crowds. [...]
In this age when it’s become obvious that “word of mouth” is still king, but “word of mouth on Facebook, Twitter, and blogs” now reigns supreme, I’m grateful that my town is one that’s looking toward the future. From starting open dialogs with their fans on Facebook to “tweeting” about upcoming events and sales, downtown [...]
John Wieland Homes will be finishing the Woodstock Downtown community left half-complete when the original developer/builder, Hedgewood, had to close it’s operation due to the market collapse. First Cherokee State Bank (FCSB) owns the remaining lots and will be a critical partner as the new construction begins. As the initial lender for the acquisition and [...]
Maxsell Real Estate is giving away free balloons for the kids and free beer for the adults (see below for Free Beer details). Spend the first Friday of every month in Olde Towne Woodstock and enjoy the many restaurants and stores that the area has to offer as the Downtown Merchants stay open late, 5pm-9pm [...]
outstanding customer service is a surprise bonus! I recently needed my air conditioner repaired, it was a hot early spring here in North Atlanta. I was referred to My Mechanic Joe from a friend of mine (isn’t word of mouth always the best place to find trusted referrals?). I was hoping for a good mechanic [...]
According to the AJC, City of Woodstock residents “pay double what their Cherokee County neighbors pay in water and sewer fees because of rising prices, falling city revenue and new expenses.” Why? “Costs are high because the city buys water from the Cherokee and Cobb county systems, which together raised rates a total of three [...]
Sean Mullins sings to fans at last year’s Woodstock Concert Series. The Woodstock Concert Series begins its thirteenth year with a stellar lineup of musical acts, including Sister Hazel with opener Memory Dean on May 8th. The free concerts in the downtown City Park showcase both locally and nationally-recognized bands and include a healthy variety [...]
Go Be Free on Main Street Here’s the scenario: There are short-sleeves, little umbrella drinks, and flip-flops in your very near future. So why spend your Saturdays trapped in a stuffy, enclosed mall when you can be free with the sun on your face, strolling through shop doors propped open to let in the spring [...]
What’s A Man To Do? Plenty! I can write about girly things to do in Cherokee County ad nauseum (and I probably will at some point.) But what of our men? When they’re let loose from their weekly toils, what local manly pursuits await? I was curious about this very thing, so I asked my [...]
This place has a southern literature section called “Moonlight and Magnolias.” This is the first in a series of posts that give me creative freedom to do the thing I love most in the world: Leave the house. Each week, I will hit the road with my camera to capture the places you can enjoy [...]
Home affordability took a slight hit this week after the Federal Reserve's release of its August 10 meeting minutes.
Mortgage rates would have been volatile this week. The presence of Labor Day just piles on. If you have a chance to lock something favorable ...
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 30 percent of a home's energy costs can be cut just by reducing drafts. For example, ...
