The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has declared a level one drought throughout much of the state, including Metro Atlanta, following a hot and dry summer into fall. While water use restrictions are not yet officially in place, they could be as soon as this week if we don’t see any rain. While yards and water bills are starting to suffer, the real risk is for farmers, who if they don’t get some rain soon may find themselves SINKING…
Taste of Atlanta continues tradition, adds new events
The annual award-winning food, beer, wine and spirits extravaganza called Taste of Atlanta is coming this weekend, Friday through Sunday. In its 18th year, the annual event returns to the Historic Fourth Ward Park located on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside...Atlanta Regional Commission peers into the future
We are still a year away from the Census but as for knowing metro Atlanta’s regional population, we have some data to study and consider thanks to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). Every four years, the ARC conducts a population forecast and they just...30 Years of the Georgia National Fair
Outside of a few events in Atlanta, there are few bigger events in the state than the Georgia National Fair, which kicked off over the weekend in Perry. This year’s fair is the 30th edition of the combination carnival, concert series and agricultural showcase....Hands On Atlanta week kicks off
For those looking to do some good, this week offers plenty of opportunity. Hands On Atlanta week kicked off on Saturday and will once again be the biggest week for volunteers during the year in Atlanta. Some ten thousand volunteers will hit the streets working...
