Posts with tag 'Local businesses'

While we often think of pumpkin pie as part of the first Thanksgiving meal at Plymouth Colony, the tradition dates back only to the 19th century. After Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, writer Sarah Josepha Hale promoted the idea with recipes for turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.

The "godmother of Thanksgiving" would be pleased to see how heartily pie has been embraced as a holiday staple. Be sure to stock up with a variety of flavors from these great bakeries around Atlanta homes for sale.

• Southern Baked Pie Company - 3145 Peachtree Road, Suite 165, Atlanta 30305
  How can you go wrong with a bakery called Southern Baked Pie Company? Owner Amanda Wilbanks infuses Southern charm into her pies made from family recipes featuring all-butter crusts. Looking for non-traditional options? Try the salted caramel turtle or Sweet Caroline candy bar pies. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, including two additional locations in Alpharetta and Gainesville.

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Held the third weekend of every October in historic downtown Hogansville, GA, the Hogansville Hummingbird Festival is one of our real estate agents' favorite fall festivities. This vibrant outdoor festival provides fun for the whole family, with activities, music, food, and vendors and wares from local artists, crafters, shops, and more.

Tons of Events and Activities

Designated as a Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Event, this fabulous festival has a true small-town feel. It happens in downtown Hogansville (aka "The City of Friendly People"). To find it on your GPS, enter the address: 400 East Main Street, Hogansville, GA. Start time is 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th. Admission and parking are free, with security and handicap access available. With more than 200 vendors, tasty food, live music, a children's area, and tons of local restaurants and businesses, it's the perfect way to spend a beautiful autumn weekend. Or get to know your neighbors at the annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance, and Silent Auction gala at the Victoria Belle Mansion, Thursday, Oct 17.

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Are you shopping Atlanta homes for sale with the intention of settling in the area with your soon-to-be new spouse? If so, you're probably also working on planning a wedding. Why not get married right where you plan to live? There are lots of pretty places to say I Do around Atlanta. Our real estate agents can fill you in on many great local wedding venues, including the following five:

1. The Peachtree Club, 999 Peachtree St. NE Suite 2800, Atlanta
   Located in the penthouse of 999 Peachtree St NE, 28 stories above street level, The Peachtree Club is one of Atlanta's premier wedding and event venues. This elegant, skyline-level venue features panoramic views, luxurious amenities, exceptional cuisine, and personalized service via the club's in-house wedding planners.

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Do you have a hunger that only a juicy steak will satisfy? Our real estate agents love an evening spent with friends and family at a delicious restaurant. When we're craving steak, we head straight to one of these seven mouthwatering steakhouses in Atlanta.

1. Bones — 3130 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
   For the last sixteen years, Bones has received the Best of Atlanta Steakhouse Award. Just one evening at this coveted Atlanta institution will forever change the way you define fine dining. Their wine list is extensive. Their dessert menu is too good to be true. And, of course, their steaks are simply perfect. The service and servings at Bones speak for themselves. Make a reservation and treat yourself to an unforgettable night.
   
   
2. STK Atlanta — 1075 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
   From the City of Angels to the Big Apple and a handful of hot spots in between, STK Steakhouse has become a favorite dining destination for those living near one of their nine U.S. locations. Thankfully, STK Atlanta means we're never far from a fantastic steak. STK's steak offerings range from the 6oz filet to the 28oz dry-aged porterhouse. Want to turn your home into your very own steakhouse? STK delivers to many Atlanta residences.

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Your beloved dog may be your best friend, but unfortunately, the two of you can't be together 24/7. Whether you're headed to work or leaving for vacation, trust Fido to these quality doggie daycare facilities recommended by our real estate agents.

1. Bark Avenue Pet Resort - 2961 Olympic Industrial Drive
   Just like their humans, dogs have their own individual personalities, and they can have different responses to social activities. Bark Avenue Pet Resort specializes in non-social and senior dog care, and clients rave about the staff's knack for keeping their pets in small groups with compatible dogs. Staff members will even have one-on-one walks and playtime with dogs who are too timid to be around other animals. Hours at Bark Avenue are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

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