Wednesday, March 7, 2012
There’s something for all ages and a few activities are for great causes.
This week Frugal Family scoured our resources and found fun, unique family activities taking place all over metro-Atlanta. There’s something for all ages and a few activities are for great causes. If you are a mother of multiples or a parent of a "princess," enjoy gardening or celebrating Purim, or have an interest in helping eliminate Atlanta’s hungry, you will want to participate in one of the following: Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Spring Sale. Saturday March 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For tots to tweens, cash and check only. Top quality name-brand clothes in sizes 0-juniors, nursery and toddler furniture, décor, equipment, high chairs, swings, tons of popular toys, games, outdoor play equipment, gently used bikes and scooters, …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The NASCAR driver visited the Clay National Guard Center on Friday before driving to a 19th-place finish in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. visited Dobbins Air Reserve Base on Friday in preparation for the weekend’s racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Earnhardt received some lessons in the state of the art of military intelligence while touring the Gen. Lucius D. Clay National Guard Center, NASCAR.com reported. Those lessons included the Georgia National Guard’s language training and communication. The day culminated in the unveiling of Earnhardt’s special military intelligence paint scheme on his No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet, featuring the military intelligence slogan, “Always Out Front.” Despite the encouragement of the troops at Dobbins, that slogan wasn't prophetic: Earnhardt finished 19th in the Sprint Cup AdvoCare 500 on Tuesday.
Monday, March 28, 2011
In the days of prohibition, Marietta was a way-point—and a trap—for moonshine smugglers.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
One evening in 1925, Sheriff Thomas M. Sanders stood watch in the dark on Johnson Ferry Road. In those days, Johnson Ferry Road was unpaved, cutting through the woods like a scar with two deep wheel ruts. The trees pressed in close on either side, and the only source of light was the moon and stars. A deputy stood watch on the other side of the road. Farther down, sitting behind the wheel of Sanders’ car, was his 16-year-old son, Kermit. The only sound was that of tree frogs and crickets. But they were soon joined by another: the clatter of an automobile engine and the grinding sound of tires on the red earth. Sanders could make out headlights through the trees. He and his deputy withdrew under the trees. The car passed them, riding low on…
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Phil Taylor
5:21 pm on Monday, March 28, 2011
Rob.. that's a great anecdote. Thanks for sharing! more ›