When I started WithaSouthernTwist.com on July 22, 2009 I made a commitment to myself and my readers that I would produce a fun e-magazine about one of my most beloved regions of the country, the South, through newsworthy stories and personal experiences. As we celebrate the first year this entire month I thought it would [...]

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If you live in Atlanta, there’s a way for you to participate in this week’s celebration of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary (April 22) and rid your home, office or garage of those unwanted electronic items without harming the environment. Virtually if it plugs in, the city of Atlanta will take it regardless of its working [...]

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Are electronic piling up in your house? Consider recycling them for holiday dollars. Best Buy offers a Trade-in program where you can bring your laptop, iPod or mobile phone purchased at any Best Buy to the Best Buy store nearest you and get a Best Buy gift card instantly (or have a check for a [...]

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Georgia Power and the Sandy Springs Conservancy will host their 6th annual river clean-up at Morgan Falls on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help keep the river and new park site clean, tour the 100+-year-old hydroplant, and see the plans for Overlook Park and the new off-leash dog park. Come prepare [...]

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