Don't rush, don't stress, do Dinner and a Show
How many times has this happened to you? You’ve got tickets for an 8 p.m. show at the Fox. There’s a restaurant nearby you’ve heard of, so you make arrangements …
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Atlanta Prep School Guide
By Brooke Phillips
The greater Atlanta metropolitan area is home to numerous private college preparatory schools. Many of these schools hold Open House nights, or offer school tours for potential applicants and their parents to learn more. Encore Atlanta has put together a guide to some of the city’s finest.
Read MoreStart your engines …
It’s that time of the year again: Car manufacturers are rolling out 2009 models and making deals you can’t resist. What’s your pleasure? Want something environmentally friendly, luxurious, or affordable and compact? They’re all here.
Read MoreWhere to ring in the New Year
By Brooke Phillips Whether you love it or dread it, once a year you can’t avoid it: New Year’s Eve! New Year’s 2008 in Atlanta will once again have something …
Read MoreFeeling presidential?
Had Napoleon decided not to sell his American holdings, Little Rock would have been known to successive generations as La Petit Roche, a more romantic and evocative term for the view Arkansas River travelers have of the town. Best known as President William “Bill” Clinton’s hometown, it is a great destination for families, history buffs and nature lovers.
Read MoreIt's Childhood Obesity Month
According to the Center for Disease Control, 36 percent of adolescents aged 6 to 19 are overweight; 16.3 percent of children aged 2 to 19 are obese. That means half of our nation’s youth are either obese or overweight.
Read MoreBrunswick & the Golden Isles
By Kristi Casey Sanders
If you’re looking for a convenient yet dramatically different destination to spend a long weekend in, check out Brunswick and its Golden Isles — St. Simons, Sea Island, Little St. Simons and Jekyll. These coastal resorts have attracted millionaires, presidents and kings, but vacationers on a budget will find a wide range of accommodations. Golfers take note: More than 200 courses are here, and the area is part of the Coastal Georgia Golf Trail. Each area has its own attractions, activities and flair. Here’s a quick look at what each location has to offer…
Read MoreBrunswick & the Golden Isles
By Kristi Casey Sanders
If you’re looking for a convenient yet dramatically different destination to spend a long weekend in, check out Brunswick and its Golden Isles — St. Simons, Sea Island, Little St. Simons and Jekyll. These coastal resorts have attracted millionaires, presidents and kings, but vacationers on a budget will find a wide range of accommodations. Golfers take note: More than 200 courses are here, and the area is part of the Coastal Georgia Golf Trail. Each area has its own attractions, activities and flair. Here’s a quick look at what each location has to offer…
Read MoreFox Dining Guide
By Taylor Dahl
Atlantans love to eat. And shop. And see shows at The Fox Theatre. Here’s a handy dining guide you can keep with you for reference when the mood strikes to indulge those passions…
Read MoreWhere to spend those Hotlanta nights
By Taylor Dahl
Forbes recently ranked Atlanta its Best City for Singles, based on its “coolness, cost of living alone, culture, job growth, online dating, nightlife and number of singles.” If you’re on the prowl, or just looking for something different to do at night, check out these exciting options for nightcrawlers of every stripe…
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