The Echo Lounge-turned-Icehouse is going through its third live music iteration. "Asylum" is the name for the new venue at 543 Flat Shoals Ave. Though the signs are up, the interior is still being put together. When East Atlanta Patch went to inquire a... »
by Patch Staff VersionOne, an Alpharetta-based software firm, said Friday it opened a new office in Old Fourth Ward to support its growth, be closer to Georgia Tech's talent pool and be more environmentally conscious by providing green commute alternat... »
When it comes to flowers, Adaptation Floral Design gets top pick from East Atlanta Patch readers. Fifty percent of respondents to our Readers' Choice poll question on which florist shop was the best, chose the Inman Park-based shop. Tied for second pla... »
Here are some recent health inspection scores performed by the DeKalb County Board of Health and the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness for establishments in our community: Kirkwood Bar & Grill1963 Hosea Williams DriveDate: 4/24/12Score:... »
Retrofitting the Georgia Dome won't be enough to make Atlanta a competitive city for future Superbowls and the ATL's home team, the Falcons, say it's not good enough for what it wants to do to be a thriving franchise. What do you think? »
The EAV Farmers Market opened last week and will be operating every Thursday through Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. at 561 Flat Shoals Ave. One thing that makes farmers markets popular in general is customers' ability to meet and speak with the peo... »
East Lake's Deb Johnson and Lanard Atkins aren't to be trifled with when it comes to crime. The two, who are neighbors on Alston Drive SE, thwarted a would-be burglar of another homeowner's residence, just minutes after she left for a coffee run. Atkin... »
by Karen Heim The Inman Park Festival Committee is proud to announce John F. Sweet as this year’s Parade Grand Marshal. On Feb. 28, 2012, John was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the State Bar of Georgia and the Chief Justice's Commissio... »
Hey, East Atlanta Patch job seekers - The Georgia Department of Labor experts offer resume writing advice. You can view replays of previous live discussions on topics including surviving a layoff, career advice for young people and succeeding at job in... »
First impressions count in any employment market. And generally, the first "you" any prospective employer sees is your résumé. The quality of that résumé can mean the difference between landing an interview or landing in the circular file. The Georgia ... »
When I was a kid, there were a lot of "ain'ts," double-negatives, dangling participles and people who "seen you." Yet somehow, I speak fairly well. I am thankful I was taught to speak correctly by a combination of parents and teachers. I pronounce enti... »
When Bob Sandage and his wife, Kristine, opened the Wrecking Bar last Father's Day, he told his staff that he had a very specific goal: To become the best brewpub in the United States within three years. By one measure, he's almost there. Chow.com, a w... »
Crime is a major concern for many in the neighborhoods of East Atlanta Patch. And while the initial incidents or arrests get most of the attention, how they're settled once they get to court doesn't always get as much focus. At Tuesday night's Neighbor... »
The long-awaited Atlanta Police Department mini-precinct on Boulevard opened Monday at the Atlanta Medical Center, serving as a key cornerstone of a multi-layered initiative designed to clean up crime on the Boulevard corridor in Old Fourth Ward. Part ... »
Summerhill residents spoke loudly Friday night at a specially called meeting to discuss their concerns at being zoned to D.H. Stanton Elementary School in Peoplestown, when the neighborhood asked and initially got zoning to attend Parkside Elementary i... »
