Results Are In…Atlanta Drivers Among the Worst
July 9, 2008
I am originally from a suburb of Chicago and have lived in the Atlanta area for a little over a year and a half. I have always made comments about the poor driving of Georgians and their apparent disrespect for traffic laws as well as others (if you miss your turn, don’t hold everyone up while attempting to make a u-turn, simply go through the light and turn around at the next light!). Having not lived or frequented too many cities in my young life, Atlanta has the worst driving that I have ever come across. I’ve always said Atlanta has some of the worst drivers, but now I have proof!
Allstate Insurance looked at accident statistics from the nation’s 200 largest cities and compared the average number of years between accidents for drivers in each city. The results are in and Atlanta came in at number 144 out of those 200 cities.
John Heid with Allstate says Atlanta drivers have an accident on average every 8.4 years. That means Atlanta is about 19% more likely to have an accident than drivers in the average city.
There you have it…a little useless information that you can toss around at the next cocktail party you attend!
Fourth of July in Roswell
June 19, 2008
Show your patriotism by celebrating our Country’s Independence Day in Roswell with entertainmnet and a breathtaking fireworks display. This year’s 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza will take place at Roswell High School.
The activities begin at 4:30pm with Clark King (Teen Roswell Rocks 2007 Winners), then the band, Wichita, performs at 5:30pm and the popular Banks & Shane performs at 7:30pm Moby, a popular local radio personality, will emcee the event. At dark, a beautiful 40-minute fireworks display will be the highlight of the evening.
Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics and for an old fashion family outing. Concessions will be available. For more information, call 770.641.3705
Drive-in Movie Theater in Atlanta, GA
June 18, 2008
I came across a great post about drive-in movie theaters providing a great place for summer fun. I couldn’t agree more, though I haven’t been to one in years. The past two weeks I have attended Screen on the Green at Centennial Olympic Park (closest thing to a drive-in) and have had a lot of fun. There is something to be said about watching a movie outside!
The Starlight Six is an Atlanta drive-in theater located near East Atlanta. The theater is open 7 days a week, 364 days of the year and movies currently cost $7 for each adult, $1 for each child 3 to 9 years old and free for those under the age of two. Be sure to have cash on hand, because that is the only form of payment accepted.
Like most drive-in theaters you listen to the movie through your car’s stereo system by tuning your radio to a designated frequency.
For an alternative to the norm, try out the drive-in…not only will you have a great experience, but the food is also less expensive than typical theaters!
Fulton County Residents Save on Prescriptions Using Free Discount Card
May 21, 2008
The Board of Commissioners’ Prescription Discount Drug Card saved Fulton County residents $348,326 in 2007. The free program saves 20 percent on prescription related health costs to residents of Fulton County.
“We are pleased with the amount of savings residents received last year,” says Dr. Kim Turner, Interim Director for the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness. “It is our hope that people will continue to use the card and that more will participate in the program.”
It is important to note that the card is NOT insurance. Some discounts are greater than 20 percent and some are less, the discount depends on the drug and quantity being purchased. Resident cardholders can also save on pet prescriptions too. More than 57,000 pharmacies nationwide accept the card.
The card can be used by cardholders and their family members any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.
Cards are available at the following County locations:
- Senior Centers
- Health Centers
- Public Libraries
- Health Fairs
- Community Health Centers
For more information and where to pick up a card, go to the Fulton County Health and Wellness website.
To find a participating pharmacy, visit http://www2.caremark.com/naco/ or call 1-877-321-2652.
Steel Magnolias: The Beautiful Classic to Open at the Rosewater Theatre
May 21, 2008
The Rosewater Theatre proudly presents the beautiful comedic drama “Steel Magnolias”, which premiers June 6 at their new Roswell location.
“Steel Magnolias” is the wonderful classic story written by Robert Harling who is an American writer and film director. Harling was an aspiring actor when the tragic death of his diabetic sister inspired him to write the play “Steel Magnolias”. As his best friend and closest sibling, Robert found it incredibly difficult to cope with his loss. He was advised by many of his friends to write about his feelings as a coping method. It began as a short story and evolved into a full length play due to the complexity of the relationships and emotions that existed within the characters. Harling felt it important to include the way the characters utilized humor and light hearted conversations to assist them in coping with the seriousness of the underlying situations. He went on to adapt the screenplay for the film version of the play which was produced in 1989 starring Sally Field and Julia Roberts. He played a small role in the film as a minister.
Following the premier, performances are slated for every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., through June 28. “Steel Magnolias is such a wonderful and poignant story that we have wanted to produce for so long and now we have the opportunity”, said Sherouse Riley, Managing Director and co-owner of The Rosewater Theatre. “It is an extremely popular play that patrons just seem to love and the fact that it is based on a true story makes it all the more poignant.”
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
The production stars a superb ensemble of Metro Atlanta based professional and seasoned actors including Giselle Frame, Erin Greenway, Linda Thompson, Kim Burdges, Julie Rhinehart and Donna Alred. “What an absolute pleasure it has been working with these six extremely talented and professional quality actors,” states Lisa Sherouse Riley, who is also the Director of Steel Magnolias.
Tickets for “Steel Magnolias” are $16 and $18. All seats are general admission. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased at The Rosewater Theatre, or online at www.rosewatertheatre.com or by calling ahead to The Rosewater Theatre Box Office at 770-640-5500. The Rosewater Theatre, located at 633 Holcomb Bridge Road is easily accessible from Georgia 400. Parking is free. For more information go to www.rosewatertheatre.com.
Roswell Home in Sentinel on the River Subdivision Raided for Sales of HGH, Testosterone, and Copy-Cat Cialis
May 14, 2008
When my roommate got home yesterday, he mentioned that he saw at least fifteen police squad cars pull into Sentinel on the River subdivision and saw a helicopter hovering above.
As it turns out, a married couple living in Sentinel on the River in a $700,000 home on Sentinae Chase had been producing human growth hormone (HGH), testosterone, copy-cat versions of Cialis and selling it on the internet. Authorities had been investigating the couple for the past three months. Investigators say the house was setup like a drug manufacturing assembly line, actually putting the chemicals together. The couple sold $25,000-$30,000 a day, making more than $100,000 a week selling the drugs over the internet all over the country. It is believed the couple had been producing the drugs for years, however it wasn’t until recently when authorities received a tip that they began investigating.
The home and everything in it was seized by Food and Drug Administration Investigators, but the couple who have not yet been arrested were free to leave on their own which has several neighbors angered.
The home isn’t far from the office so I decided to take a little field trip to see what kind of pictures I could obtain. If it weren’t for the Channel 5 News van and photographer out front I would’ve missed the house. The house looked just like any other house on this upscale street, the garbage was out front, a u-Haul trailer and silver Dodge Charger in the driveway…no police tape anywhere. I actually caught a glimpse of a couple exiting the Charge, however was unable to obtain a picture.
According to reports the couple were not arrested yesterday…is the couple the two individuals I saw exiting the Charger? Is the u-Haul being packed as we speak to prepare for their flight from this country? I would think that a couple earning $25,000-$30,000 dollars a day would be a HUGE flight risk, but there didn’t seem to be much commotion around the property during my photo shoot. One neighbor was outside gardening with her two golden retrievers…just another day on the block I guess.
I was able to lookup the house to see pictures from when the house previously sold. The description from the listing agent was, “ELEGANT ALL BRICK WITH GORGEOUS POOL AND SPA. DESIGNER ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS THRU-OUT. SPIRAL FLOATING STAIRCASE, 2 STORY GRANDRM W/ WALL OF WINDOWS. FORMAL DR. BEAU FIRESIDE MAST MAIN. GOURMET KIT W/POOL VIEWS.”
Below are two images from the listing:
It is shocking that such an operation could have been conducted inside of such an elegant house!
Further investigation led me to uncover the current owner’s name and online records tying her to an Anabolic Steroids, Bodybuilding Discussion Forum, ads for glass and plastics, labeling and encapsulating machinery, as well as what appears to be the company’s website. If the drugs this couple were distributing are indeed illegal, they sure left a pretty sticky trail on the internet!
When Will I Get My Tax Rebate?
May 8, 2008
Wondering when you’ll be receiving your economic stimulus payment (aka tax rebate as well as recovery rebate)? I am too. This led me to call upon my mother Barbara who is an office manager with H&R Block.
Mother provided the schedule below. She wasn’t sure if they are on time with payments or not. People who use direct deposit will be among the first to receive the payments starting April 28. Direct deposits will be made daily and completed by the date listed below:
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Last two SSN digits: Payments will be transmitted no later than:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16
Paper checks will also go out based on Social Security number. For Social Security numbers ending in 00 through 09, the paper checks will be mailed starting May 9 and will continue through May 16. A similar process will be repeated in the following weeks.
PAPER CHECK
Last two SSN digits: Payments will be mailed no later than:
00 through 09 May 16
10 through 18 May 23
19 through 25 May 30
26 through 38 June 6
39 through 51 June 13
52 through 63 June 20
64 through 75 June 27
76 through 87 July 4
88 through 99 July 11
People who file a return after April 15 will receive their economic stimulus payment, but probably later than the schedule shows. A return must be filed by October 15 in order to receive a stimulus payment this year. See the online calculator for an estimate of the amount you will receive.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park to Open in May
April 21, 2008
The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park is scheduled to open this year in May. It is being built just off Westside Parkway near GA 400 in Alpharetta. The 12,000 seat amphitheatre is expected to hold 
approximately 55 events during its inaugural year including concerts, community events and movie nights.
The amphitheatre is the outdoor home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra this summer will also feature these famous performers: The Eagles, Steve Miller Band, Stevie Nicks, Steely Dan, moe w/spcial guest Keller Williams, Tom Petty (my personal favorite!), Foreigner & Bryan Adams, Rush, Julie Andrews with the ASO, Yes, and Rod Stewart…there will be plenty of more scheduled in the coming months!
The Rosewater Theatre’s Grand Opening Gala Benefits NFCC
April 10, 2008
The Rosewater Theatre, Roswell’s newest professional quality theatre, is thrilled to announce that they will be holding their Grand Opening Event at their new location in Roswell on Saturday, May 3. You are invited to join us for a spectacular night of entertainment benefiting North Fulton Community Charities. The Rosewater Theatre proudly presents the wonderful smash hit Broadway musical Nunsense, which premiers May 3 and runs through May 24. However, on May 3, The Rosewater Theatre is donating all the profit from ticket sales to North Fulton Community Charities.
Nunsense is a hilarious talent show staged by the five survivors of the Little Sisters of Hoboken nunnery, the rest of the sisters having died from eating vichyssoise soup prepared by their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. The remaining nuns parade their talents at a variety show staged to raise funds so that the last four of the dearly departed can be buried. The score pulses with merriment and unabashed desire to make you laugh with songs so spontaneous and comic interludes paced at break-neck speed. It may sound like a rather morbid premise but the result is an uplifting, heavenly wee slice of musical comedy. Nunsense offers a cornucopia of hilarity for the whole family, proving conclusively that NUN rhymes with FUN!
“We are thrilled to be bringing this phenomenal musical to the Roswell area,” states Lisa Sherouse Riley, Managing Director and owner of The Rosewater Theatre. “We have been performing professional quality shows at the Cumming Playhouse for almost 4 years now and we are so pleased to be bringing the same quality productions to the North Fulton area. We are even more thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to benefit North Fulton Community Charities,” Riley adds. “Donating proceeds from the performance of a show is something we have done for the past four years in Forsyth County and now we have expanded to the North Fulton County area we feel privileged to be getting involved with NFCC.”
Tickets for “Nunsense” are normally $16 & $18 but for the May 3 performance, all tickets will only be $15 each plus tax. Tickets can be purchased by calling ahead to The Rosewater Theatre Box Office at 770-640-5500, or online at www.rosewatertheatre.com. The Rosewater Theatre, located at 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd is easily accessible from Georgia 400. Parking is free. For more information go to www.rosewatertheatre.com.
Just Moved and Don’t Know Where to Find the Nearest Pharmacy?
April 2, 2008
Relocating to a new city or moving to a new area can be a bit overwhelming as you try to learn your way around in unfamilar territory. Recently I found a very helpul website that can at least get you started: www.walkscore.com. Just type in your new address and click on “Go”. Walk Score shows you a map of what’s nearby and calculates a Walk Score for any property. In just seconds you will find the location and distances of nearby ammenties, from pharmacy, and restaurants, to grocery stores and fitness centers.
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