Saturday, March 9, 2013
When to move your clocks forward in 2013, why we do it and how to cope.
When does Daylight Saving start? Soon. When to move your clocks forward in 2013—and why we do it. You’ll want to think about going to bed early or sleeping in this weekend: Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. That means you’ll “spring ahead” and move your clocks forward one hour—and, unfortunately, lose that hour of sleep. Click here for tips on how to cope with the daylight saving change from an Emory University sleep expert. The benefit is that we’ll get more sunlight later in the evening and it’s a pleasant sign that spring is just around the corner. (Spring 2013 officially starts on Wednesday, March 20.) Many electronic devices, like your cell phone and computer, automatically adjust when Daylight Saving Time begins…
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Celebrate wine, champagnes, whiskey and beer along with spring.
From the Parti Gras in Mableton to beer festivals in Athens and Atlanta, a UGA Bulldog party, a French Champagne tasting to an Irish Pub’s whiskey tasting, April festivities are stacking up to offer a diverse selection of events -- everything from a beer-filled “dunk” tank to a wine, Food, art and music festival in Sautee Nacoochee in the North Georgia Mountains. April 7. The 8th Vinings International Wine Crawl from 1-7 p.m. Saturday lets guests walk between four restaurants, sample fine and food from each establishment, all for a price of $6 in advance or $12 the day of the event. Last year 600 people participated. Participating restaurants include Noche, the event’s headquarters; Social Vinings, the Vinings Inn and the Vinings Fish …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Please pass the Sudafed!
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
We closed out winter with record breaking high temperatures and a pollen count in the Atlanta area that was one for the record books. At 8,164, the pollen count on the last day of winter was more than 2,000 particles of pollen per cubic meter higher than the previous record of 6,013 set on April 12, 1999. According to the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic, however, Spring 2012 has left that record in the yellow dust - coming in at 9,368 for March 20 – the official first day of spring. Needless to say, there is a High Pollen Alert for the local area. Relief from the yellow film covering everything comes with the rain, but there isn’t much of that predicted in the next 10 days in Cumming and Forsyth County. Beautiful sunny days with …
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Spring Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA) season is just around the corner. Prepare for it any way you can.
There are so many compelling reasons to play tennis; the benefits of exercise, participation in a sport, spending time with friends and enjoying the great outdoors. But as everyone knows, deep down inside, the real reason we play is to win. We want to be the victor of the day. When your match is over you come off the courts and everyone says, “That was fun.” Exactly what does that mean? Is it, “That was fun” as in, I played great and am (trumpets sounding in the background) champion of the world!, or “That was fun” as in, my next favorite thing to do is getting run over by a Mack truck? There are tried and true methods of winning a tennis match such as being a more skilled player than your opponent, being ‘on’ your game when your …
Art Festival Hub
1:05 pm on Sunday, April 15, 2012
Acworth Art Fest is really rockin this weekend. The first annual Acworth Art Fest, put on by the city, Acworth CVB and the local business association is in full swing and is the top event of the week. Promoted by Spash Festivals, Inc., artists from all over the country are showing their original handmade work to tens of thousands. Wide eyed kids of all ages are having a blast with the free … more ›