400th The Goddard School Location Opened in Atlanta

The Goddard School opened a new location May 13 in Atlanta. This marks the 400^th location nationwide since first beginning 25 years ago.
 
Georgia is home to a total of 29 franchises of The Goddard School, and this location will add 22 jobs in Atlanta.
 
This new location is owned by Viral Davé, a native of India who moved to the United States when he was 11-years-old. His mother was a high school teacher in India and wanted to provide her children with a better education and chance at life. As a result, Viral opened The Goddard School in Atlanta to extend the opportunity for limitless possibility to children in Atlanta.  
 
For more information, please visit http://www.goddardschool.com/.

Lenox Square Launches ‘Atlanta’s Next Legend’

Let the star search begin! Lenox Square is seeking talented emerging musical acts to vie for the chance at becoming ‘Atlanta’s Next Legend.’ Recently launched on May 10, the mall kicked off its latest initiative to recognize local talent. Bona fide stars are encouraged to enter for a chance to gain exposure and jump start their career – as well as the opportunity to perform on-stage at Lenox Square’s Legendary 4^th of July event presented by The Atlantan and Lincoln.

Now through June 9, eligible performers can submit contest entries, including videos of their best performances, electronically to Lenox Square’s website and Facebook page. A panel of judges will select five finalists based on their performance videos to advance to a final round of voting. Voting will take place between June 10 and June 14 and the winner will be announced on June 17.

The winner of ‘Atlanta’s Next Legend’ will enjoy recognition at Lenox Square’s Legendary 4th of July event, a $500 Simon Giftcard® and the opportunity to perform on-stage for 20 minutes during the Legendary 4th of July concert*.

WHAT: Lenox Square’s ‘Atlanta’s Next Legend’ Talent Search

WHEN: May 10, 2013 – July 4, 2013

Registration: Friday, May 10 - Sunday, June 9, 2013

Voting: Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2013
Crowned winner will be announced on Monday, June 17 and is scheduled to perform at Lenox Square’s Legendary 4^th of July at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd., N.E.
404-233-6767

HOW: Shining hopefuls can enter on Lenox Square’s website and Facebook page.
*Winner must be available to perform on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Lenox Square.

For Official Rules, prize descriptions, odds disclosure and customer service, visit Simon Guest Services at Lenox Square or www.lenoxquare.com.

Terms and conditions apply. See Cardholder Agreement. Visit simongiftcard.com for details.

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Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods Honored with Pacesetter Award as Fifth Fastest Growing Private Company in Atlanta

On April 26, Cobb Galleria Centre played host to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 18th annual celebration of the city’s fastest growing privately owned companies. Before a jam-packed house that included some of Atlanta’s boldest and brightest executives, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods was recognized with a 2013 Pacesetter Award. After hanging out their shingle just three years ago, the Acadia team was humbled by its lofty position at #5 out of 100 Pacesetter recipients for increased revenue of 3,887% from 2010 to 2012. Tim Lee, chairman of Cobb County Board of Commissioners, presented the Pacesetter Award to Gregg Goldenberg, President and CEO of Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods.

Founded on the principles of integrity, quality and an unyielding devotion to customer satisfaction, this Atlanta-based homebuilder and developer is the shared vision of real estate and construction veterans – Gregg Goldenberg, Jon Roby and Thomas Olson. Comprised of six neighborhoods at its inception just three years ago, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods skyrocketed to 18 neighborhoods in 2012 – with more on the way. After celebrating 51 closings on new homes in 2011, Acadia was delighted to triple that number with 153 closings in 2012. In keeping with the growth of the company’s inventory, sales, and reputation, so follows the expansion of the Acadia team. The Atlanta new homebuilder added 36 staff members in 2012, including sales agents, construction supervisors, executives and marketing specialists. In summer 2013, Acadia plans to cut the ribbon on their new offices and design center in Cobb County.

Acadia’s most recent successes are also reflected in the 2012 introductions of the Signature Collection featuring skillfully crafted semi-custom homes priced from the $500,000s to $800,000s in Atlanta’s most distinctive neighborhoods and the Capitol Collection showcasing affordable, quality construction homes priced from the mid $100,000s to the $200,000s in the region’s most sought after communities. Currently building in single family, active adult and townhome communities within Cherokee, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton and Jackson Counties, thoughtfully-inspired and beautifully realized new homes by Acadia can be found in many of Metro Atlanta’s most appealing towns and cities.

Endeavoring to build a company as distinctive and lasting as the homes it constructs, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods has aligned itself with trusted financial backers who put their faith in the knowledge, ability and reliability of Acadia’s leadership team. Confident that this up-and-coming homebuilder is here to stay, forward-thinking lenders and developers facilitated Acadia’s debut and subsequent growth in the marketplace. Through a bold blend of industry experience and avant-garde vision, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods has carved out a very special niche in the Atlanta market. Goldenberg, Roby, Olson and Acadia’s team of dedicated architectural design, construction, marketing and real estate experts seek to inspire Atlanta families with exceptional homes of unsurpassed quality and value.

For more information about Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, prospective homebuyers are invited to visit www.acadiahomes.com or schedule a tour of homes in any one of the following Acadia communities: The Preserve at North Valley in Milton; Parkside Village and Wellstone in Cumming; Riverbrooke in Suwanee; McKinley Crossing in Gainesville; Sherwood Park in Smyrna; City Park in Midtown; Bakers Farms and Liberty Crossing in Braselton; Sutherland Corner and Kirkwood Green in Lake Claire; and Eagles Crest, Reece Farms, and Arbor Green in West Cobb.

The Providence Group Sells 61 Homes in April to Reach 200 Sales for 2013

The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC sold 61 luxury homes in April, bringing their total to over 200 sales so far in 2013. Making this milestone even more impressive, the builder reached this number in half the time it took them in 2012 when they did not reach 200 until September.

Communities where The Providence Group has sold the most homes include:

·         Jamestown in Alpharetta – 50 homes

·         Highlands of Sandy Springs – 44 homes

·         The Park at LaVista Walk in Atlanta – 26 homes (only seven homes remain)

·         Three Bridges in Suwanee – 22 homes

As a premier Atlanta luxury home builder, The Providence Group offers a variety of spacious homes including condos priced from the low-$100,000s and townhomes and single-family homes from the $200,000s to $700,000s. Innovative home designs showcase spacious interiors with upscale features such as gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and large islands with bar seating, large family rooms with built-in bookcases and fireplaces, elegant dining rooms with coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring and luxurious owner’s suites with oversized walk-in closets and separate garden tubs and showers.

In addition to stunning interiors, many of The Providence Group’s communities feature low to no maintenance homes with lawn maintenance available, even for single-family homes. Many home designs also offer fantastic outdoor living spaces with private courtyards and traditional backyard options. Many communities also feature fantastic amenity packages including gated entrances, clubhouses, tennis courts, pools, sidewalks and park-like settings, plus they are within close proximity to major roadways, dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities.

The Providence Group builds beautiful homes in more than 15 communities throughout metro-Atlanta. Sought-after locations include Alpharetta, Milton, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Milton, Dunwoody, Roswell, Suwanee, Smyrna and Vinings. In 2013, The Providence Group plans to open several new communities including Whitfield Parc in Smyrna, Nesbit Reserve in Roswell and Ruth’s Farm in Alpharetta. For more information on Atlanta’s leading luxury home builder, visit www.TheProvidenceGroup.com.

$60,000 Worth of Cribs Donated to Caring For Others, Inc.

Delta Children, a 45-year old family business, will donate $60,000 of new cribs to Caring For Others, Inc. in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 21 from noon-2:00 p.m. (3537 Brown Mill Road). The cribs will be distributed to pre-registered families in need who will also receive a Safe Sleep demonstration with life-saving crib safety tips from Delta Children’s President, Joseph Shamie.

The donation to Caring for Others was made possible via the help of K.I.D.S, a non-profit organization that connects companies and children in need. Mr. Shamie is a board member of K.I.D.S.

Delta Children's mission is to help families nationwide provide safe sleep environments for their children. The crib giveaway in Atlanta is part of a larger donation made to K.I.D.S. by the company which has promised to contribute one million dollars worth of cribs to the organization. K.I.D.S. will implement the distribution of the cribs to more families in need.

Beyond the Mossy Tree: Hand-Crafted Art For Your Home

Want to dress up your home with some beautiful, original art pieces? Beyond the Mossy Tree is a local art boutique hand-crafting art from reclaimed wood. Known for their warmth, colors, endearing messages and affordable prices, Beyond the Mossy Tree is certain to have a piece that's perfect for your home. They also offer custom designs for both your home and business.

Find out more about Beyond the Mossy Tree on their Facebook page or see their art at Woodstock Market. Allow plenty of time to explore! Woodstock Market is an amazing home furnishings store featuring vintage and antique items, hand-crafted creations, home decor, furniture and more. Woodstock Market, home of Beyond the Mossy Tree, is located at 5500 Bells Ferry Rd, Suite A- Acworth, GA 30102 (near I-575 and Hwy 92).

Top Five Places to Take Your Kids on a Budget

If you are a parent, you know how hard it is to keep little ones entertained through the long summer months. To keep them busy and your bank account full, here is our list of top five places to take the kids this summer on a budget.
 
1. Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta: This interactive museum keeps kids of all ages busy for hours. They can paint on the painting wall, load balls in a kid-sized crane and put on a raincoat to fish for ducks. During the month of May, visit weekdays from 1-4 p.m. and receive half-off the $12.75 admission.  
 
2. Chattahoochee Nature Center: Located just 15 miles north of Atlanta, the nature reserve allows kids to learn about the ecology and habitat of the Chattahoochee River. Kids will enjoy guided trail hikes, animal encounters and a visit to the fairy village. General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-12 and children under 2 are free.
 
3. Stone Mountain Park: Pack a picnic, and head over to Stone Mountain for a day of outdoor family fun. A $10 one-day parking pass will get you access to public picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, children’s playground, walk-up trail, Quarry Exhibit, the Confederate Hall Historical and Environmental Education Center and the Lasershow.
 
4. Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Kids will love running and playing in the Children’s Garden. On a warm day, bring their swimsuits to splash in the Sunflower Fountain, weave through the Butterfly Maze and stop in Peter Rabbit’s Garden to see what’s growing this season. You can also walk on the 600 ft. long Kendeda Canopy Walk for an aerial view, and find their favorite fruit or vegetable in the Edible Garden. Tickets are $18.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3-12 and children under 3 are free.
 
5.  Story Time: In and around Atlanta, many libraries and bookstores host free, 30 minute-1 hour story times for children of all ages. This is a great activity for kids, and will give you some down time too.


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