April 10th, 2012 by admin
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In February, the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta had one of the largest decreases in home sales in the country.
It was recently reported by CoreLogic, Inc., that home sales in the state of Georgia were down 6.6 percent and in Atlanta they fell 6.5 percent. Homes prices across the nation are down 2 percent from this time last year.
The top five states in the nation with depreciating home sales were Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Illinois and Georgia in that order. The states that had home sales with the highest appreciation were as follows, West Virginia, Michigan, Florida, Arizona, and South Dakota. In some areas of the country, homeowners look to make upgrades on their home instead of putting in on the market.
In order to make your homes more aesthetically pleasing or renovate it in order to raise its value. Austin carpet cleaners recommend cleaning the carpet by steam cleaning or vacuuming. Flooring is a very important aspect of the home and a great place to start a renovation.
Another beneficial remodeling aspect is the kitchen and bathrooms because they are two rooms that homeowners pay close attention to. This is important to be aware of if you are looking to resell your home at any time.
March 1st, 2012 by admin
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Grief counselors are on campus today at Chardon High School even though classes have not yet resumed. Students, teachers and community members will be meeting in town and walking toward the school in order to give students a chance to visit the school where tragedy struck just three days ago.
On Monday morning, just after 7:30 a.m., a 17-year-old gunman opened fire on the high school’s cafeteria and shot five students before a teacher was able to chase him away. Three of the gunshot victims succumbed from injuries sustained.
The teen lived with his maternal grandparents and neighbors have stated that they did not see any signs of the teen committing such a violent act. Officials have reason to believe that the gun used was taken from a relative’s barn. The teen will face criminal charges and most likley civil lawsuits from victim’s parents.
February 24th, 2012 by admin
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The relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Bobby Jenks, is discussing a surgical error that caused him to have emergency surgery, lose 50 pounds and now faces the possibility of sitting out this season.
Jenks went into Massachusetts General Hospital on Dec. 12 in order to be treated for a bone spurts that were on his spine. Two of the spurts were not supposed to be touched, but one of them was partially removed.
According to Jenks, “It kind of blew up on me,’’ he said. “It caused an infection to climb up that incision wound. So now I had an infection in my spine. It was a combination of everything that could have gone wrong went wrong.
He then went into the hospital because the pain became unbearable. Jenks had to have emergency surgery on the spine again in order to treat the infection. He is currently discussing with representatives whether or not he will be seeking legal action regarding the error.
February 17th, 2012 by admin
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Fat Tuesday is this week in the cities around the country will be celebrating this with food and events. Atlanta restaurants are offering specials throughout the weekend and serving Cajun food in order to celebrate Mardi Gras.
First, Atkins Park will be kicking off the celebration on Feb. 17 and going through Feb. 21. There will be oyster specials and the musical act, the Patrick Scott Band, will be performing. The celebration will end on Tuesday night with a Mardi Gras celebration including beads.
Also, Parish Food & Goods will be hosting their 4th Annual Mardi Gras Music and Food Fest this weekend and the event will feature Cajun food and live musical performances. The tickets to the event will be $40 and that will include a King cake, unlimited crawfish and other Cajun specialties.
The Park Tavern will also have a Mardi Gras Music and Food Fest will take place on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. and a costume and crawfish and eating contest.
February 9th, 2012 by admin
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has recently approved a plan to build nuclear reactors at the Plant Vogtle site in Georgia. This will be the first time in over 33 years that nuclear reactors will be built in the state.
In a 4-1 vote, commissioners approved the request by Southern Co. to build to 1,100 mega-watt reactors. By 2016 or 2017, the reactors are expected to begin making electricity. Customers in the area that are supplied by Georgia Power have stated that they have already noticed an increase in their bill.
The project is estimated to cost $14 billion and Georgia Power is supposed to be responsible for over $6 billion. Southern Co. also operates two other plants in Georgia, Plant Hatch and Plant Farley. The project has received a federal loan guarantees of over $8.3 billion.
February 2nd, 2012 by admin
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Two students at a North Atlanta high school have been suspended after allegedly bring ‘pot brownies’ to school and giving them to fellow students.
According to a spokesperson from Atlanta Public Schools, the alleged incident occurred on Jan. 23 when two girls brought the brownies, which were laced with marijuana, and passed them out to seven students. This incident comes just after another alleged ‘pot brownie’ incident occurred in Bogart.
The two teens have been charged with marijuana possession, a misdemeanor charge. The two students were ages 17 and 18 and both teens’ parents were notified of the incident. No students became ill as a result of eating the brownies, but they did feel the affects of the marijuana.
January 26th, 2012 by admin
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Winn-Dixie has announced the recall of LEASA brand sprouts after it was found that they could possibly be contaminated with salmonella.
The voluntary recall involves the LEASA living alfalfa sprouts that are sold in 6-ounce packages in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana. All of the products were sold between Jan. 7 through Jan. 18, 2012 and they have expiration dates between February and March 2012.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product may bring in the packaging label in order to receive a refund. Salmonella can cause illness and sometimes fatal infections for those with weakened immune systems, children and elderly.
January 19th, 2012 by admin
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The new terminal at the Atlanta Airport may still open on time even though legal issues have caused some delays.
Officials involved with the terminal’s construction have stated that the terminal is still scheduled to open in the middle of May. The terminal has faced delays because of contract battles with restaurants and retail owners.
A judge in Fulton County stated that the companies that did not win contracts for the area can have 20 days to file protests, but officials have stated that it will not slow down the opening because lawyers will still be negotiating contracts with the winners.
The city of Atlanta runs the airport and are currently trying to line the new terminal with shops and restaurants. The judge also ordered that the city release other documents to the companies that do not win the contracts.
January 12th, 2012 by admin
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A car accident in Atlanta left one person in critical condition after suffering head trauma and other internal injuries.
According to a spokesperson with the Atlanta police, the accident occurred when a man lost control of her Nissan Altima and crossed the center line of the roadway causing his vehicle to collide with a van taxi.
The woman was trapped in the car as a result of the crash and it took emergency crews an hour to extract her from the car. She was then transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in order to be treated. The taxi driver suffered a broken leg as a result of the accident.
December 15th, 2011 by admin
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A former point guard in the NBA, Kenny Anderson, has recently been arrested for a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Florida.
According to an Atlanta newspaper, Anderson allegedly drove his Cadillac Escalade into trees before walking away from the scene. He was later found at his home and charged with leaving the scene of an accident. He admitted to officials that he was at a bar before the accident occurred.
He has not been charged with drunk driving at this time. Anderson told police that his tire blew out and he swerved into the trees. Officials stated that all four tires did have blow outs and all of the rims on the SUV were bent. Anderson played on nine different teams in his 15 year career in the NBA. He now coaches high school basketball.
