The Atlanta Traveler

Just what are people doing with their tax rebate checks? At least some of the folk in Atlanta are using their tax rebate checks to do a little traveling this summer. Hopefully, they won’t have to use their tax rebate checks for the commute to work! Here’s what some people around Atlanta said that they would do with their tax rebate checks (if they receive them).
I just spent $250 on professional clothes for a meeting this Tuesday, the rest will pay for a trip to visit with family in Pittsburgh in May.
Maggie Anderson
www.maggieanderson.com
It will pay veterinary bills for dental …read more

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Have you ever used The Freecycle Network? I have received and given away several items through this noteworthy site. With more than 4 million members around the globe, Freecycle allows people in Atlanta (and anywhere else) to give away items that they don’t need to people who could use them. At this writing, there are more than 9,000 members in the Atlanta group.
For example, I had a bicycle sitting in my garage for years. I have used the Atlanta area Freecycle group to donate it to someone. You can receive e-mail alerts of items being offered or you can …read more

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Hands On Atlanta, a non-profit organization, is asking for volunteers to sign up for Global  Youth Service Day, taking place on Saturday, April 26. Get your children involved! Although the event is targeted to youth, I noticed that some of the projects indicate that families are invited to participate! Youth groups are also encouraged to sign up!
Global Youth Service Day is said to be the largest volunteer service day in the world. At least 2,500 youths from 5 through college-aged students will participate in community service projects such as building picnic tables,cutting down plant overgrowth, making repairs, cleaning …read more

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You can pay $20 per person up until April 18th to enter Komen Atlanta Race for a Cure which raises money to help find a cure for breast cancer. After April 18th, the registration for this tradition goes up to $35 per person up until race day. This 5K race will take place on May 10, starting in front of the Wachovia Bank in Atlantic Station, cross the 17th Street Bridge and end at Atlantic Station. You all can register at Atlanta Area Ford Stores, Coldwater Creek, Kroger, Macy’s and Pier One Imports. You can also register online up until …read more

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The gas prices in my neighborhood reached $3.25 this weekend. Georgia has had some of the lowest gas prices in the United States, but the rising gas prices is hitting us as well. If you are like me, you are looking for cheap gas prices without wanting to waste gas driving all over town. I’m glad that I found Gas Buddies. This site will help you find cheap gas in a city near you in the United States. Gas Buddies is an awesome site that will hopefully save you money! Try it out now!
 
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I recently returned from a trip to Mexico. I admit that it has been a while since I have traveled by air, but will someone please tell me when airlines began charging passengers for food? I mean, dang, U.S. Airways tried to charge a sister $7 for a sandwich. Dang, I wanted to ask the flight attendant to just give me about 8 teeny bags of trail mix (if they are still free).  It’s a good thing that I made a pitstop to Publix before I got on the plane. I brought some food, but not nearly enough. I promise …read more

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Whew, we’ve been having a very dry, very hot summer. For the past couple of weeks, temperatures have soared to the hundreds with the heat index hovering above 110°F. And no, it’s not always like this. It’s just unbearable this year. Frankly, I. Dont. Like It. All I can say is keep your cool (no pun intended) and drink lots of water.

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