Alpharetta Cumming Lake Lanier Real Estate Blog: August 2009

Join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the BIG CREEK GREENWAY tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 4 p.m. The Bethelview Road Trailhead is located at 5120 Bethelview Road, Cumming, GA 30040. Forsyth County will officially open Phases 2 and 3 of the Big Creek Greenway, a 12-foot wide boardwalk and concrete trail meandering through deciduous woods along Big Creek. It offers an ideal setting for walking, jogging, biking and inline skating. The Big Creek Greenway is an investment in the future of Forsyth County, a county with open green spaces for people as well as natural areas for plants and animals.

For questions or additional information, click here or call 770.781.2215.

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The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Thursday, September 3 at 5 p.m., in the main conference room of the Forsyth County Administration Building. Two topics that will be up for discussion are the proposed location for the Forsyth County Animal Shelter and proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan.

Animal Shelter: The public hearing will be to consider a proposal to locate the future Forsyth County Animal Shelter at a 15,800-square foot facility located at 1614 Peachtree Parkway. The purpose of this public hearing is to seek public input and hear concerns regarding the possible use of this site for a future animal shelter. A final decision regarding the use of this site has not been made. Additionally, Forsyth County is interested in receiving at the public hearing input and recommendations relative to other potential locations for a future animal shelter as well as public input relative to county construction and operation of a future animal shelter.

Comprehensive Plan: The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will also hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the public hearing shall be to present proposed changes to the Future Land Use (FLU) map and to receive public comment concerning these changes. Click here for additional details and to view related documents.

All residents and any other affected and/or interested persons are invited to attend. These hearings will be held in the Forsyth County Administration Building, located at 110 E. Main Street in Cumming on Thursday, September 3 at 5 p.m.

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The City of Milton will host a CPR class 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Milton High School. This free hour-long class is open to anyone who wishes to learn these life saving skills: CPR (adult and child,) First Aid, use of AED's and how to rescue a choking victim.

The Greater Southeast Affiliate of the American Heart Association recently recognized Milton as a Georgia "Heart Ready City." The designation indicates the city's commitment to community-based programs that improve the chances of a person surviving a cardiac event. Milton is one of only a few cities in the state to receive this designation.

Milton's Fire Department is holding this mass community CPR event as part of a "Heart Ready" requirement to teach 500 people CPR annually. Additionally, this event will allow the department to provide a free and potentially life-saving class to all residents.

For more information about being a Heart Ready city, please visit the American Heart Association's Web site.

Incorporated on Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678.242.2500.

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Since 1999, the Georgia General Assembly and Governor have provided a credit on homesteaded property tax bills called the Homeowners Tax Relief Grant (HTRG). This credit resulted in an annual reduction of $150 to $175 to your property tax bill.

Due to financial strains on the state budget, the Georgia General Assembly and the Governor did not fund this credit for the 2009 property tax bills. Therefore, the bills currently being received by property owners do not have this credit applied as in past years. The HTRG credit is not expected to be funded again unless state revenues increase significantly.

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Somewhere just off scenic GA 400, a festival is getting underway. From North Fulton County to Lumpkin County, the Hospitality Highway leads you to one festival after another, from September through December: classic car shows, old-fashioned county fairs, tantalizing "Tastes of" and gatherings dedicated to moonshine and gold rush fun in the fall. Winter brings tree lightings, historic homes dressed to the holiday nines, visits with St. Nick and old-fashioned Christmas cheer and merrymaking.

There are a variety of fun family events close to home worthy of checking out:

Alpharetta's Old Milton Country Fair
Sat., Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
On the grounds of old Milton High School, now Milton Center
Admission: Free
www.oldmiltoncountryfair.com
770-653-6821

Festival features: Interactive festival with heritage demonstrations, old-time children's and carnival games, square dancing, arts and crafts, watermelon and pickle eating contests; antique wagon/tractor/car show; farmers market; contests.

Alpharetta's FunFest & Classic Car Show
Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
North Point Mall
Admission: Free
www.Alpharettafunfest.com
770-360-9042

Festival features: car show; Kids' Zone with petting zoo, arts and crafts area, rides and games; Cuisine Scene with many of the areas fine restaurants; entertainment throughout the day and evening.
Cumming-Forsyth Grass in the Grove Bluegrass Festival
Sat., Sept. 19, 11-4 p.m.
Shady Grove Campground on Lake Lanier
Admission: $10/per vehicle; RV and tent campsites available; boats welcome to anchor in any of the coves outside of the park.
www.lakelanier.com/events/bluegrass-festival
770 781-2217

Festival features: Day long musical festival with both traditional and contemporary bluegrass bands. Bands include Honi Deaton & Dream, 4Ever Blue, among others.
Cumming Country Fair and Festival
Oct. 8-18: 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4-Midnight Fri.; 10 a.m.-Midnight Sat.; and 12:30-7 p.m. Sun.
Cumming Fairgrounds
Admission: $7/adults; $3/ages 5-18; Free/ages 4 and under. Advanced tickets (available Sept. 1-30): $5/adults; $2/ages 5-18.
Parking: $3. Handicap parking available.
www.cummingfair.net
770-781-3491

Festival features: more than 40 rides from the James H. Drew Exposition; Heritage Village; Indian Village; daily attractions; concerts by Lorrie Morgan on Oct. 9; concert on Oct. 13 TBA; Downhere on Oct. 14; The Charlie Daniels Band on Oct. 15; and Ray Price on Oct. 16. Concerts are free with paid admission to the Fair.

The Taste of Roswell
Sat. Oct. 17, 12-5:30pm
Historic Town Square
Admission: Free
www.visitroswellga.com
1-800-776-7935

Festival features: Sample the culinary delights by Roswell restaurants amidst the ambiance of the Historic District and musical entertainment from the bandstand. Restaurant "tastes" range from $0.50 to $3.00.

Dahlonega Gold Rush Festival
Sat., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dahlonega Public Square
Admission: Free
www.dahlonegajaycees.com
706-864-7247; 1-800-231-5543

Festival features: Recall the first gold rush in the U.S. with more than 300 art and craft exhibitors; parade; children's activities; fashion show; gold panning contest; wheelbarrow race; King and Queen Coronation; hog calling and buck dancing contests; gospel singing and other live entertainment; wrist wrestling; lots of delicious food.

Dawson County Moonshine Festival
Sat., Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dawsonville Town Square
Admission: Free
www.dawson.org
1-877-302-9271

Festival features: Celebrate NASCAR and the days of moonshine and souped up cars with crafts, food, music, exhibits and entertainment; parade; car show, including vintage racecars and their drivers; kid's games and rides; storytelling; visits to an old Moonshine still.

Christmas in Roswell
Nov. 21- Dec. 31
Roswell Historic District
Admission: Trilogy Pass to all 3 homes; $18.00 for adults; $15.00 for children ages 6-12; Children under age 6 free. Individual tickets; $8.00 for adults; $6.00 for children ages 6-12; Children under age 6 free.
www.visitroswellga.com
1-800-776-7935

Festival features: Experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season at Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall and Smith Plantation Home, each dressed in seasonal splendor and open for tours. Shop in period storefronts for one-of-a-kind gifts or celebrate with friends and family at one of Roswell's unique restaurants.
Dawsonville Lighting of the Tree
Last week of November/First week of December
City Hall
Admission: Free
www.dawson.org
1-877-302-9271

Festival features: Lighting of the Tree; pictures with Santa; seasonal festivities.
Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas
Begins Fri., Nov. 27 through December with the parade on Dec. 5
Dahlonega Public Square
Admission: Free
www.dahlonega.org
1-800-231-5543

Festival features: This event kicks off with the lighting of the Square on Nov. 27 and includes the lighting of the tree; visits with Santa; parade; extended shopping hours on the Square and merchant Open House; entertainment; refreshments; lighting of the luminaries; parade; sleigh bell tour.


For more information on these and other events along Hospitality Highway, visit www.hospitalityhighway.com.

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The City of Johns Creek and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful will hold a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Home Depot, 5950 State Bridge Road. You can bring up to 10 gallons of hazardous waste including paints, solvents, aerosols, herbicides, pesticides, mercury, batteries and electronics. TVs, propane cylinders and fire extinguishers also can be disposed of for a small fee ranging from $10 to $25.

This free event is open to Johns Creek residents only and participants must pre-register. Registration forms are available on the City and KJCB Web sites as well as at Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400.

For more information about the event, contact Kathy Reed at Keep North Fulton Beautiful, 770-551-7766 or KathyReed@KeepNorthFultonBeautiful.org or see the flyer.

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Forsyth County Schools' student performance on the 2008-2009 ACT ranked number one in Georgia and exceed national scores for all content areas. Additionally, South Forsyth High School was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as being a school with one of the ten highest composite scores in the State.

The ACT is a curriculum-based college entrance exam that is universally accepted by four-year colleges and universities. Unlike the SAT, which is an aptitude test, the ACT measures what a student has learned as a result of high school coursework in English, reading, math, and science.

Additionally, FCS had a 17.5% increase in the number of students participating in the ACT, almost twice the number taking the test since 2005.

Click here for FCS district scores and FC school-by-school comparisons (press release) and additional information.

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The 2009 USA Canoe / Kayak Sprint National Championships will take place at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club this weekend. The races will be at the LCKC facility on Clarks Bridge Road in Gainesville. Approximately 300 athletes from all across the United States and from several other countries are expected for the three days of competition between August 20th and 23rd.

In addition to individual honors, the athletes will be vying to bring the title of National Champion Team home to their club. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club has a strong pedigree in the competition, having won this title seven times in the past twelve years.

Live video of the races will be available online at http://www.livestream.com/lckc.

Volunteers are still needed for the event. They will need approximately 4 boats - two deckboats or pontoons and two smaller boats (jon/tracker style) for safety boats. If you are interested, pleased contact the LCKC representative, Tim Watson, directly at 404 915 8145, or email him at timfwatson@yahoo.com.

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To take advantage of the $8000 HomeBuyer Tax credit your loan must close by November 30th, 2009!

Congress legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyer's general information refresher below...



If you qualify and would like to take advantage of the tax credit at a time when mortgage rates and home prices are low, contact us today. It's a fantastic time to buy a home in the Cumming, Alpharetta and Lake Lanier area, especially since you may also qualify for the new $1800 home buyer tax credit passed in Georgia.

The Georgia Homebuyer tax credit makes for a powerful new home stimulus plan when combined with the Federal $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. For more information on the Georgia Tax Credit click here.

Call us today! It's a great time to buy in Georgia! Also, check out the foreclosure listings in the area through a special link on our website.

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JOHNS CREEK, GA—The City of Johns Creek is currently in the process of establishing its 2009 millage rate. Because the city was not incorporated until Dec. 1, 2006, it cannot publish a five-year history of its tax digest, property tax revenues, and millage rate as is normally required. However, the city has published the information that is available for 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Each year the Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors is required to review the assessed value for property tax purposes of taxable property in the county. When the trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the county indicated there has been an increase in the fair market value of any specific property, the Board of Tax Assessors is required by law to re-determine the value of such property and adjust the assessment. This is called a reassessment.

As a result of reassessment, the total amount of property tax collected by the city under the current millage rate is expected to decrease by 2 percent. This decrease does not include additional tax revenue generated by new construction and improvements to property.

Before the City of Johns Creek sets the final millage rate for 2009, three public hearings will be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions. All concerned citizens are invited to attend and participate in the public hearings, which will be held at Johns Creek City Hall Council Chambers, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, at the following dates and times:



Action to adopt the final millage rate for 2009 is scheduled to take place at the Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, which begins at 7 p.m.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.

Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

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It can be costly to upgrade your insulation, replace windows or buy energy efficient appliances. In the long run, it's worth the money and you should try to set aside money to make these upgrades to your home. Between tax credits and money saved on energy bills, it's worth the investment. However, in these tough economic times, here are some tips that will help you save money without spending any money.

• Set thermostats to 78 degrees in summer and 68 degrees in winter.
• Close window coverings in the summer to maintain cooler temperatures.
• Open window coverings in the winter to allow the sun to heat your home.
• Do not block registers and vents with furniture, curtains or rugs.
• Set the temperature on your water heater no higher than 120 degrees.
• Not using a light - Turn it off!
• Unplug small appliances when not in use.
• Keep refrigerators full - it takes more energy to cool an empty fridge.
• Only run dishwashers and clothes washers when full.
• Wash laundry in cold water. If you must wash in warm or hot, always rinse with cold.
• Adjust water level in washing machine if you must wash a smaller load
• Don't let the water run while shaving or brushing your teeth.
• Clean the lint trap of the dryer before each load.
• Don't overload the dryer (I'm guilty of this one!!)

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The Forsyth County Department of Engineering will hold a location and design public information open house for the Big Creek Greenway Phases 4 and 5 on Wednesday, August 19. The open house will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sawnee Elementary School, located at 1616 Canton Highway in Cumming.

This open house will provide citizens with an opportunity to view the proposed project, ask questions and comment on the proposal. The event will be informal and citizens are invited to attend anytime between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentation.

Phases 4 and 5 of the Big Creek Greenway project propose to construct approximately seven miles of new multi-use trail from Bethelview Road to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center.

Description of the Proposed Project
The proposed Greenway trail will begin at the end of Phase 3 of the Big Creek Greenway (currently under construction) and will travel approximately seven miles to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center located on Spot Road. The proposed trail will serve as a multi-use trail and will consist of a twelve-foot wide paved path, including portions of boardwalk as well as pedestrian bridges, as necessary. The project also proposes three trailhead locations which will provide for parking and restroom facilities. In addition to the trail and trailhead construction, landscaping and other hardscape appurtenances will be provided.

Written statements concerning this project will be accepted until September 19, 2009. Written statements may be submitted to:

Mr. Tim Allen
Assistant Director of Engineering
110 E. Main Street, Suite 120
Cumming, Georgia 30040

About the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County
The Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County is being constructed in phases, with three of five phases currently under construction. The twelve-foot wide multi-use trail will be open to the public during daylight hours for activities such as bicycling, in-line skating, walking and jogging.

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Forsyth County Schools, along with several other counties are welcoming back students after their Summer Break. Thanks to the generosity of many in our community, several kids were able to get a much needed backpack and school supplies just in time for school to begin.

On Saturday August 8, 2009 The Place of Forsyth County, Inc. distributed 235 backpacks filled with School supplies to the children of 105 families. The distribution was held from 9-11am for families in need that had signed up in advance for this annual event. The agency has an additional 14 backpacks that will be given out this week for a total of 249.

The distribution was coordinated by Ashley Deckard and provided 249 children with a new backpack and their basic school supplies for their grade. All of the supplies were donated from community supporters including items given to the United Way of Forsyth County.

The Place is sincerely appreciative of everyone who helped to make this event a success and to ensure that our children will be able to start the school year off on a positive note.

To all students: Have a great and successful 2009-2010 school year!

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A new government regulation is in effect as of July 30th, 2009. This regulation requires all mortgage lenders and brokers to provide Truth In Lending (TIL) disclosures to borrower's according to a defined schedule. Although the regulation is in the best interest of the borrower, this schedule may alter your borrower's closing date expectation.

Lenders and Brokers must issue the initial TIL disclosure at least seven business days before the loan document is signed. Regardless of how the TIL is provided to the borrower, closing documents cannot be signed earlier than seven business days after the initial TIL has been issued. Therefore...loans cannot close until at least seven days have passed from date of application.

If there are any changes to the loan parameters that affect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on the TIL, the resulting APR must be compared to the latest TIL provided to the borrower. If there is an increase greater than .125% in the APR, the lender must provide a corrected TIL to the applicant. Fees considered to be finance charges that are used in the APR calculation include but are not limited to discount points, lender and broker fees, Life of Loan flood certification coverage, settlement agent or attorney fees. Borrowers must be provided three business days to review this amended TIL prior to loan closing. This means changes will start the 3 day clock again.

Here is a real world example...

Seven day time frame example:
*Monday August 3rd - Signed and dated TIL and GFE received;
*Wednesday- August 12th = First available closing date
Three day time frame example - when we are out of tolerance and must re-disclose:
*Monday August 3rd - Re-disclosures sent to Borrower(s)
*Friday August 7th = First available closing date after re-disclosure

Contact your mortgage broker or lender for further information.

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Team up with United Way of Forsyth County as we "Stuff the Bus" with school supplies for children in need. Now, more than ever, children are going without the most basic items for back-to-school and teachers are buying supplies with money out of their own pockets. Help us prepare for the first day of school by donating items to the yellow school buses in the parking lots of Lakeland Plaza and Johns Creek Shopping Center.

Donations will go to The Place of Forsyth County and the Forsyth County Schools to help children who need school supplies for the 2009-2010 school year. See below for a basic school supplies list and help us "Stuff the Bus!"

For more information or to get your company involved, contact the United Way office at 770-781-4110.

When:
11:00am-1:00pm
Saturday August 8th
Saturday, August 15th

Where:
The Yellow School Bus in the Parking lot of:

Lakeland Plaza Shopping Center
540 Lakeland Plaza
Cumming, GA 30040

Johns Creek Shopping Center at McGinnis Ferry
3651 Peachtree Parkway
Suwanee, GA 30024

Basic School Supply List for Forsyth County


* Writing Tablet
* Primary Writing Tablet
* Crayons 24 Count
* #2 Pencils
* Colored Pencils
* Large Pink Pencil Erasers
* Pencil Top Erasers
* Pencil Pouch
* Red Pens
* Black Pens
* Blue Pens
* Glue Sticks
* White School Glue
* Child Safety Scissors
* Washable Markers
* Dry Erase Markers
* Regular Plastic Supply Box
* Long Plastic Supply Box
* Spiral wide ruled notebook
* Wide Ruled Notebook Paper
* 3 Ring Binder
* Tab Dividers for Binder
* Black and White Marbled Composition Notebooks
* Plain Pocket Folder (vinyl)
* 3-prong Plastic Folder with Pockets
* 3-prong Folders
* 5 Subject Spiral Notebook
* 12 pocket Plastic Expandable File
* Highlighters
* 12 inch Wood Ruler with Centimeters
* Index Cards
* 1GB Flash Drive
* Book Bags

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Join us for the third annual ‘Days of Summer Festival,’ which kicked off on Friday, July 31st and continues through Sunday, August 9th. The festival takes place at 3121 Peachtree Parkway in Johns Creek, GA and features carnival rides, inflatables, games, clowns, face painting, a variety of family entertainment, concessions and a fantastic line-up of live entertainment each evening. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Weekend VIP passes are also available.

The proceeds of the event will be donated to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in Forsyth County, and to Serenity Arts Center, a performing arts center and school due to open in January 2009 in the oldest schoolhouse in Forsyth County. Built in the 1920s, the schoolhouse is located on Old Atlanta Road in South Forsyth County. Event organizers are seeking beneficiaries for the school and future community center and theatre.

Monday through Thursday, August 3-6, family entertainment is featured daily, along with musical entertainment by local bands and artists: Aug. 3: Ronnie Roule, Aug. 4: Johnny Awesome; Aug. 5: Andrew Black; Aug. 6: Just Cause and Kid Shaleen.

Guests will be treated to live music on Friday, August 7, as part of the ‘One World’ theme. An outdoor movie under the stars is the perfect ending to a Saturday, and guests are beckoned to come for ‘Good Food, Good Friends, and a Good Movie.”

Sunday, August 9, marks closing day of the Days of Summer Festival, whereby guests are invited to ‘Relax and Recoup’ with good friends and good fun.

Daily events include train rides, face painting, spin art, airbrush tattoos, musicians, magicians, acrobats and clowns.

Event dates and hours are as follows:
Saturday-Sunday, August 1-2 --12-10 p.m.
Monday-Friday, August 3-7 -- 4-10 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9 -- 12-10 p.m.

For more information, please call (404) 862-1776, e-mail info@daysofsummer.org or visit www.daysofsummer.org.

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