Network, network, network. If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it 1,000 times. Networking is the key to building a strong successful business. If you are one of the many wonderful businesses located throughout the Smyrna-Vinings area you might want to consider attending Alive After Five.

The event is set for Thursday, January 28 and will be held at the Campbell High School Media Center from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Make sure to bring plenty of business cards as professionals form various industries will be there. Who knows who you might meet while enjoying free appetizers and drinks. Door prizes will also be given away throughout the evening.

For more information about Alive After Five, contact Tony Chavez at 404.447.8790 or by emailing aaf@smyrnabusiness.org.

Residents of Avignon at Vinings are only minutes away from this great event. One of the many perks of this luxurious Cobb County townhome community is the close proximity to all the events and activities both Atlanta and the Smyrna-Vinings area have to offer. With three and four level floorplans, amazing amenities, and standard features that are considered upgrades in other new home communities, these beautiful townhomes are the perfect place to call home.

Vinings is great.  Period.  The residents enjoy being close to everything, while feeling miles away from the city.  There are excellent restaurants, fabulous shopping and pedestrian-friendly streets to get there.  Avignon at Vinings is a mere walk from Vinings Jubilee, or if driving to shopping or dinner is more your thing, there’s plenty of free parking.

The new town homes in Avignon at Vinings are remarkably spacious.  A great floor plan is the Haut-Cortes, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a total 5,033 square feet.  This plan is comprised of four floors and impressive features.

The bottom floor of this home contains the garage and a guest bedroom.  This room is large enough though to turn into an entertainment space, perfect for a pool table or “man cave.”  The optional wet bar adds to this space’s appeal. (more…)

This French villa is nestled in the rolling hills of Vinings is convenient to exciting dining, shopping and entertainment, yet hidden enough that residents feel as though they are tucked away on the French countryside.  Located in Avignon at Vinings, a luxury townhome and single family home community in Atlanta,  this beautiful home is minutes away from all Atlanta has to offer.

The large kitchen is sure to bring out your inner celebrity chef.  The area features high end appliances from Wolf, Bosch and Sub-Zero as well as custom cabinets and a large island.  The kitchen also features a butler’s pantry which boasts a wine chiller, ample storage and sink.  Next to the kitchen, the formal living room provides room for entertaining and features 10′ ceilings and french doors.

The large cozy family room features a 48″ fireplace, which can be enjoyed from the kitchen and breakfast areas.  The family room opens to a beautiful covered veranda.

This villa features a master suite on the main level.  The bedroom soars with a 12′ cove ceiling and is adjacent to the owner’s spa which features custom closets, a large shower and plumbing for a stacked washer/dryer.  An elevator lifts to the second floor to reveal three large guest suites with private baths.  The second floor also has a separate laundry and hobby area.

For more information on this EarthCraft and Energy Star Certified home, visit Avignon At Vinings.

With temperatures in the 20’s, the blistering winter winds and the impending snow, Atlanta has not been a very fun outdoor city this January.

If you’re looking to get out out of your house, but still want to stay indoors; we’ve got a list of fun events going on around Atlanta that are sure to provide both entertainment and warmth this winter.

Whether you’re in Peachtree Battle living in one of the luxury Buckhead condos at the Astoria at the Aramore, or up in Vinings cozy-ed up in one of the best Cobb County townhomes at Avignon at Vinings, you’ll be sure to find something on this list that will be close to home.

If you haven’t been to an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert, you need to be there. These talented musicians will blow your mind with their musical stylings. Join the ASO on January 7 from 9-10 p.m. at Symphony Hall for Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 18″. The ASO will also be performing Aaron Jay Kernis’ “Musica Celestis” and Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6

You might also be interested in checking out the 10th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Happening on January 13-24, the festival will screen fifty films, including “Camera Obscura”  at various venues across Atlanta.

For all the Broadway afficionados out there, make sure to visit the Fabulous Fox for Broadway Across America’s presentation of “Young Frankenstein.” The play chronicles Mel Brooks’ version of the monster and his misunderstood master in a comic musical that is sure to have you laughing out loud. The play is set to perform January 26-31 so hurry and get your tickets before it’s too late.

With prime locations in the metro-Atlanta area, residents of both Avignon at Vinings and the Astoria at the Aramore are able to attend some of the best events in the city. In addition to the wide variety of cultural activities, residents also have some of the best dining and shopping experiences the city has to offer during these cold winter months.

What events and activities do you have planned for the upcoming winter months?

Located in the fashionable neighborhood of Vinings, this lovely three bedroom three and a half bath home is the perfect residence for anyone who loves to entertain. With open-air loggia on all three levels, a spacious and airy floorplan and large kitchen, this home is every hostess’s dream home.

The basement features an oversized living space. With its own bathroom and closets, this room could be a large bedroom, den or home office.

It’s easy to picture the space with a large sectional couch facing the flat screen tv mounted on the back wall. Outdoor furniture on the patio and wall-to-wall carpeting would make this the perfect place to invite friends over to watch a Saturday football game.

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The title says it all for this spectacular Atlanta townhome. Located at 2815 Paces Lookout Lane, this three bedroom three and a half bathroom home is truly amazing.

The kitchen is the perfect spot for entertaining, with an oversized island that easily sits six, it is the ideal spot for guests to sit and relax while dinner is prepared. The granite on the countertops sets off the cream counter tops which pop against dark stain of the wood floors. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room, wood floors, cream accents and a gorgeous light fixture make it easy to imagine friends and family sitting around the dining room table for a dinner party.

The master suite is flawless. Trey ceilings make the large room feel even more spacious. As you walk in, you’ll notice the beautiful marble fireplace and built in bookshelf that sit on the left hand side of the room. (more…)

This charming Atlanta townhouse is the perfect place to call home. Located in Cobb County at Avignon at Vinings, the three bedroom, three and a half bath custom designed home features wood floors, stained deep espresso. The large foyer opens into the light and airy living room and looks out over the double doors leading out to the private porch. These extra spaces, found on each level are great spots for entertaining family and friends.

Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen that features Thermador appliances, custom detailing, and an abundance of storage. Connected to the kitchen via the butler’s pantry is the formal dining room. Dark espresso floors and gray trim complement the ivory wall color and beautiful chandelier, (more…)

This charming Atlanta townhome is located at 2823 Paces Lookout Lane in the heart of Vinings in the beautiful Avignon at Vinings neighborhood. The lovely French inspired home features three bedrooms and three and a half baths.

Featuring the Le Fleur floorplan, guests walk into the large entryway and into the beautiful living room. The dramatic staircase leads downstairs to the lower level, where a spacious guest suite can be found. This lower level bedroom will provide both privacy and comfort for all who come to stay. (more…)

Looking to get out of preparing for Thanksgiving dinner? Are you someone who hates spending the morning in the kitchen? Well get out your running shoes because we have just the event for you. Thanksgiving morning head out to historic Marietta Square for the 7th annual  Gobble Jog.

The Gobble Jog is an annual Thanksgiving Day event that benefits MUST Ministries – an organization that helps persons and families overcome crisis while maintaining their dignity. The event features a 1K, 5K and 10K walk/run as well as a Tot Trot for kids 5 and under.

The Gobble Jog is perfect for everyone from novice runner to expert. It is a certified qualifier for seeding in the Peachtree Road Race and the US 10K Classic, but it is also a great opportunity for  runners just starting to get a taste of racing. (more…)

It’s official. The rest of the world has finally come to recognize what Atlantans have known for years,  this is one of the best cities in the country.

The Harris Poll, produced by Harris Interactive, asked Americans in early October which state they would most like to live in if they did not live in their current state. Americans ranked Georgia the No. 14, while the city of Atlanta ranked 13th. Georgia has consistently ranked in the top 15 since 1997 and when combined with similar polls such as the the Forbes poll that was also recently released, things are looking pretty good for the Peach State. (more…)