Susan's Blog

  During the holiday season, my family participated in a “Feeding the Homeless Program.”  There were two organizations serving that day, and we split up so that the family could participate with each group.  We had a talk with my grandson in order to prepare him for what he was going to see.  We ...

  The Atlanta Humane Society has a new chairman William Shaheen, who has served as chairman of the board of the society since 2000.   President Carl Leveridge announced his pending retirement earlier this year.  He will remain in office until January.  The Atlanta Humane society has had two impor...

  The holidays are coming and the house could use a fresh coat of paint, to give a bright and shiny appearance for all the holiday  festivities. Here is a handy tip for how much paint you will need to purchase.  Measure the areas you are going to paint, and then convert to square feet. Surface   ...

  Homeownership The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program makes it possible for those who desire to own a home and may need down payment assistance and affordable first mortgage financing. To qualify for the affordable first mortgages: ·        Must be a first time home buyer (program available to ...

    I think that I shall never see a site as beautiful as a TREE………..   The beauty of the trees changing colors is just an awesome sight to behold.  There are many bushes also which change their colors in the fall.  Take the time to just take a walk and enjoy one of nature’s wonders.

Saturday November 12 between the hours of 9 A.M. and 1 P.M. residents who live within the city limits of Alpharetta will have the opportunity to dispose of their household hazardous waste and paint.  This is a one day collection at the Hembree Road location. The hazardous waste and paint will be ...

  Sellers often when listing a home, decide to give more value to their home by claiming a room they have utilized as a den, library, enclosed porch or pass through from the garage, as a bedroom.  Sellers need to understand what constitutes a bedroom. A bedroom must have the following characteris...

  The Fulton County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health and  Wellness is offering to Fulton County residents the: National Association of County Officials Dental Discount Program.  This program provides residents with discounts on certain dental services and procedures when using ...

  World famous and highly respected dog trainer, Victoria Stilwell, will be at PAWS Atlanta on November 5th from 12- 4 P.M.  Victoria Stilwell will be participating in the 45th Anniversary celebration of PAWS – the animal shelter located in Decatur. Since filming an episode of her show, “It’s Me ...

  Making an offer on a home?  You are really excited, you have found the home that fits your needs and your budget.  Your real estate agent gave you a report  on the home values of the surrounding properties.   You have reviewed the report and, looked online at other home reporting sites and chec...