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Christmas Tree Recycling in Atlanta

Tuesday January 5, 2010

Need to recycle your Christmas tree? Keep Georgia Beautiful and The Home Depot have got you covered. Bring One for the Chipper, the state's annual Christmas tree recycling program, invites Georgia residents to bring their trees to local drop-off centers on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Atlanta residents can drop off at the Home Depot parking lots on Ponce de Leon Avenue and Sidney Marcus Boulevard.

The Chipper program produces high quality, pest-free and weed-free mulch which The Davey Tree Company will deliver free of charge for large-scale landscaping projects. Since its inception, the program has recycled more than 4 million Christmas trees.

Need to find an alternate location? Just use the zip code-based search to find a location close to home.

Chilly Week Could Bring Snow

Monday January 4, 2010

Atlantans heading back to work after the New Year celebration were greeted with temperatures in the teens. Forcasters say we may see some snow flurries by the end of the week. Bundle up, Atlanta!

Happy New Year, Atlanta!

Friday January 1, 2010

Welcome to 2010. Why not celebrate with a traditional meal of black eyed peas and greens at one of our many Southern eateries around town? Shaun's in Inman Park hosts a New Year's Day dinner complete with fried chicken and shrimp and grits for $35. Grab reservations online.

If you're in the mood for something different, Pizzeria Venti is offering a bottomless pasta deal, with enough food for up to four people, for the special price of $20.10.

New Georgia "Super Speeder" Law Starts Friday

Wednesday December 30, 2009

Driving down the major Atlanta highways, I noticed many of the announcement boards are warning drivers about the new "super speeder" law taking effect this Friday, January 1, 2010. What this means is that drivers going 85 MPH or more on most Georgia roads will be subject to higher than usual fines. $200 will be tacked on to the regular citation amount.

On two-lane roads (meaning one lane each way), the fine will take effect at 75 MPH.

According to the AJC report, speeders will receive a regular ticket and then shortly after can expect a letter explaining the additional fees, along with the hefty bill. Drivers who don't pay within 90 days risk having their license suspended.

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