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.

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

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.