Home & Garden

6 ways to save On Halloween decorations

Submitted by Pretty Frugal Diva, Pretty Frugal Diva

Saturday, October 19th, 2013, 7:05am

ATLANTA -- Every year there are millions of dollars spent on Halloween, from costumes, snacks and candy to decorations.

Hopefully after reading this, you will be able to save a ton on Halloween decor for your yard and home.

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Fulton County Cooperative Extension sponsors free workshop for budding entrepreneurs

Submitted by AprilMajors on Saturday, September 14th, 7:24 am

ATLANTA -- Have you ever considered starting your own home-based business? Fulton County Cooperative Extension will sponsor a free workshop on Starting a Home-Based Business on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s Central Library, 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Suite 109, Atlanta.

Participants will gain valuable information to help them start and maintain a successful home-based business. Specific topics will include how to identify fraud and scams billed as business opportunities, space and time needs, identifying factors that contribute to success and much more.

Fulton County Cooperative Extension hosts monthly classes on a variety of topics such as nutrition, financial management, diabetes and gardening. Classes are held in locations throughout the county. Call 404-332-2400 for more information.

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Fulton County recruiting volunteer master gardeners

Submitted by AprilMajors on Wednesday, August 14th, 12:59 pm

ATLANTA -- Mad for marigolds? Crazy for camellias? The Fulton County Cooperative Extension Service invites residents with a love for gardening and community service to attend upcoming Master Gardener Program information sessions.

Master Gardener volunteers benefit from training, networking with other garden enthusiasts and having the opportunity to serve their communities.

The intensive Master Gardener training program is provided by Fulton County Extension Agents utilizing University of Georgia research-based information about gardening and related subjects.

Master Gardener training sessions will be held:

South Fulton

August 21 and 29, 2013, 10 am

1757 Washington Road, East Point GA 30344

Central Fulton

September 3, 5 and 6, 2013, 10 a.m.

Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Suite 109, Atlanta, GA 30303

North Fulton

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Fulton County Cooperative Extension offers assistance to homeowners concerned about radon

Submitted by AprilMajors on Thursday, February 28th, 8:01 am

ATLANTA -- According to the University of Georgia College of Family & Consumer Sciences, although radon is present throughout the environment, when high levels of radon enter a home or building, people are exposed to more of its radiation and their risk of cancer increases. Such a situation can easily be discovered and corrected. Fulton County Cooperative Extension offers assistance to concerned homeowners to identify potential harm from the dangerous radioactive gas.

“Radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless,” states Menia Chester, Director of Fulton County Cooperative Extension. “A radon test is the only way to find out how much radon is in your home.”

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Submitted by Tiffini Gatlin, Editorial Director

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 6:41am

Design group I.O. Metro throws a pre-Thanksgiving Twitter party

ATLANTA -- The holidays are fast approaching and with guest in almost clear view, there are more things on our minds other than turkey and sweet potato pies. The idea of hosting guest can be intimidating and the thought of having everything just right can feel a little daunting. Lucky for you, Atlanta interior design group I.O. Metro has decided to throw a pre-Thanksgiving Twitter party hosted by one of the city's most recognized design gurus, Erika Ward of Blu Label Bungalow, to help you get rid of the holiday decorating jitters.

The company is highlighting some of their most delectable design goodies from their first ever catalog and will give valuable tips and tricks to turn your house into a home.You'll also have the opportunity to win prizes every 15 minutes.

I.O. Metro Pre-Thanksgiving Twitter Party

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Fulton County to Host Information Workshop for Future Homeowners

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Thursday, June 14th, 5:17 pm

Fulton County residents with dreams of owning a home are invited to attend a “Do You Dream of Owning Your Own Home?” information session on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Future homebuyers can learn more about all eligibility requirements of the Home Ownership Program (HOP) and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The workshop hosted by the Department of Housing and Human Services Office of Housing and Community Development will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the South Fulton Service Center. The Service Center is located at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road in College Park, Georgia 30349.

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SHOcase Home Show & Expo for prospective homebuyers in Fulton County

Submitted by JoleneFreeman on Thursday, April 26th, 10:10 am

ATLANTA -- The SHOcase is a Special Homeownership Opportunity (SHO) event designed to introduce vendors, resources, and valuable information to qualified homebuyers interested in becoming homeowners. The SHOcase will primarily feature Fulton County Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) homes that are move-in ready and include new home fixtures, appliances, flooring, carpeting, and other desired amenities. These homes have been fully rehabbed as a result of funding received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition, HUD-owned properties and newly constructed homes will be included in the event.