Vinings Business Association Luncheon Don't miss out on the next Vinings Business Association Monthly Luncheon on April 5th from 11:30am – 1:00pm at Social Vinings! The featured speaker at the luncheon will be Doug Grady of the High Achievers Network. Doug Grady is President of High Achievers Network. For over 16 years, Doug has been engaging audiences from coast to coast with his wit and wisdom. Exciting, entertaining and enlightening are words invariably used to describe his unique seminars and workshops. As a business owner, professional speaker and musician, Doug is a jack of many trades and a master of one: helping you master yours. He has been privileged to share the platform with legends Brian Tracy, Tom Hopkins, Tony Robbins, and Denis Waitley. The companies he has trained incl... 04/04/2011

The 6th Vinings International Wine Crawl will be held on Saturday, April 9th (Tour 1PM – 7PM), with registration from 1PM – 6PM @ Garrison’s (770-432-3277), which is located at 4300 Paces Ferry Rd Atlanta, GA 30339. Last Fall this event was big hit with over 500 attendees. Come walk between the five participating restaurants featuring great wines from regions around the world paired with incredible discounted food offerings in the Vinings Village. Free raffle for all registered crawlers. Participating restaurants include Noche, Vinings Inn, Garrisons, The Grape and Social Vinings. Cover: $6 Advance, $12 Door Portion of proceeds benefits Small Dog Rescue. 04/04/2011

The Junior League of Atlanta's Tour of Kitchens will be held on March 19th and 20th (rain or shine). The tour includes a two day sneak peek into 14 of the most spectacular kitchens (7 each day) created by Atlanta's top designers. Also included in the tour are special events such as chef demonstrations, mixing & mingling with Atlanta’s hippest designers and exclusive tours of Atlanta’s trendiest homes! The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.’s annual Tour of Kitchens features Atlanta’s finest residential kitchens created by the city’s most celebrated kitchen designers. This self-guided tour features 14 homes in the North Metro Atlanta areas of Buckhead, Brookhaven, Ansley Park, Morningside, Midtown, Vinings, Sandy Springs, and Dunwoody. To kick-off the Tour, join them for the Toast of the Tou... 03/01/2011

All graphic artists and logo development individuals or companies are invited to submit their proposed logo for the upcoming “Taste of Vinings” to the Vinings Business Association by April 4, 2011. The donated winning logo will be featured on all marketing materials for the Taste of Vinings event. The winning company or person will receive a prize package and recognition from the VBA. The logo will become the official logo for the event. The winner will receive a lunch sponsorship including a presentation opportunity at an upcoming VBA luncheon, a 1-year membership in the VBA, have their company information including their logo and website address listed on the VBA website’s homepage and will be featured in VBA news releases and email blasts. The donated logo and format must in HiDef an... 03/01/2011

The Vinings Business Association will be holding their next After Hours business networking event at Garrison’s Broiler and Tap in the Vinings Jubilee. Since 1998, Garrison’s has been a neighborhood destination known for high quality food, generous portions and a comfortable setting. We accommodate a variety of events, from business luncheons and dinners, rehearsals, receptions, showers and cocktail parties. Pre-set menu packages and custom menus are available. The February After Hours Event will be on Tuesday, February 15th from 5:30-7:30pm at Garrison’s Broiler and Tap in the Vinings Jubilee, located at  4300 Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339 The event is for Vinings Business Association members and guests. Click here if you are interested in becoming a Vinings Business Association me... 02/09/2011

Trinity School is proud to present Spotlight on Art in its 30th year. A community experience unlike any other, Spotlight on Art 2011 brings artists and art enthusiasts together with a full season of events: • The Artists Market, hosted by Trinity School January 31 – February 5, 2011 Featuring original art by 350 artists in categories such as contemporary, realism, folk, whimsical, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, garden, and children’s. Open to the public with free parking and admission. Artists Market Hours Monday, January 31, 2011 6 PM - 9 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2011 8 AM - 4 PM Wednesday, February 2, 2011 8 AM - 4 PM Thursday, February 3, 2011 8 AM - 4 PM Friday, February 4, 2011 8 AM - 9 PM Saturday, February 5, 2011 10 AM - 6 PM Evenings at the Artists Market Open late for two special... 02/04/2011

The Vinings Historic Preservation Society is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Vinings Golf Classic to be held on Monday, May 2nd at Bear's Best Atlanta in Suwanee, GA. Bear's Best Atlanta is ranked in the “Top ten courses you can play in America” by Golf Magazine. Located in the upscale gated community of Edinburgh, Bear’s Best is a high-end daily fee course focused on corporate entertaining, golf outings and providing the experience of an luxurious private club at a public facility. Jack Nicklaus selected 18 holes from his more than 200 course designs worldwide and put them into one extraordinary round of golf at Bear's Best Atlanta. Among the courses featured are Castle Pines, Muirfield Village, PGA National Championship Course, Sherwood Country Club, Shoal Creek and Gleneagles. Th... 02/04/2011

The Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Vinings has been named 2010 Business of the Year by the Vinings Business Association (VBA) during their January 4th luncheon held at Social Vinings restaurant. In announcing the 2nd annual award in front of the gathering of more than 50 people, VBA President Glenn Christian said, “We are proud and pleased to recognize the Courtyard by Marriott at 2857 Paces Ferry Rd as our winner of the 2010 award. They have significantly contributed to the overall growth of this area and have helped Vinings become more desirable for visitors and businesses.” Marriott General Manager, Clay Walker, accepted the award and was thrilled. “I want to thank the VBA and all of Vinings for recognizing our efforts. I am genuinely surprised and honored,” said Walker. The hotel recen... 01/19/2011

  Meet Chance, a lovable energetic five month old golden retriever puppy. Chance has always had the run of the house, so he knows everything that goes on in his territory. Lately he has noticed a big change in his home and recently he has been quarantined to his crate in the family den. Smart puppy that he is, he realizes something must be going on in those bathrooms. He's heard the lady of the house mention she's ready to "stage." Patiently he waits while the transformation takes place. He realizes he could sneak a peek when his owners aren't looking, but he decided to build his own anticipation. He really enjoyed the master bathroom, it is what the lady called "a dream bath."  From his crate he can see items coming in and leaving out the front door. He suspects this will make the room... 12/10/2010

The Week in Review: While the week started off promising, interest rates once again ended higher than they began. This marks the forth consecutive week in a row of increases in home loan rates. It is interesting to note that the upward movement in rates began one day after the Fed announced their plans to further support the economy though Quantitative Easing. What to Expect: Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was on “60 Minutes” over the weekend and shared that the US economy, while improved, still has a long way to go to achieve sustainable recovery. Several of the topics he touched on would generally help keep rates from further increases or even cause them to come down. It is a slow week for scheduled economic reports. However, we still expect interest rates to be all over the board with the... 12/08/2010

Aaron Hofmann | Keller Williams | (770) 653-9601 3803 Stonewall Terrace, Atlanta, GA Updated Townhome in Vinings area. Updated and move-in ready 2BR/2+1BA Townhouse offered at $125,000 Year Built 1974 Sq Footage 1,288 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $320 per month DESCRIPTION Potential Short Sale! Fantastic updated townhome in popular community close to Vinings Village and Cumberland Mall. Enjoy the convenience living close to I-75/I-285. The home has been nicely updated and includes new granite countertops in Kitchen and Powder Room, freshly painted, new carpet, plantation shutters, a full second bathroom upstairs, all appliances stay (including fridge, washer & dryer). The Family Room features two sets of French doors... 10/06/2010

Smyrna homes for sale - 1219 Stephens Street NOW ONLY $209,900 Just two blocks away from the popular Smyrna Market Village, this charming home features gleaming hardwoods, light filled rooms and plenty of personality.The fully renovated kitchen with stainless appliances, granite tile countertops, oodles of storage, recessed lighting and a large breakfast bar that overlooks the formal dining room and sunroom. It's the ideal setting for entertaining friends and family.Just down the hall, you'll find a stunning living room with vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that overlook the large backyard. The master suite is the complete package and features a walk-in closet, computer workstation nook, cozy sitting room with fireplace and a master bath with jetted garden tub. The laundry ... 09/14/2010

I'll be there... first thing in the morning.  For those in the Atlanta area that aren't familar, it is an event put on by the Atlanta Board of Realtors and sponsored by FMLS.  It is our biggest local tradeshow... although the NAMAR show in the spring is catching up...  Anyway, it would be really cool to meet up with some A|R peeps while at the show.  I know a few people will be there around the same time, like Patty Keller.  My buddy Ken Cook will be on Vendor Alley... and I'm sure I will know some other folks around. But, I want to meet up with some new friends, too... Friends so new that I don't know them... yet. 08/22/2010

Last Tuesday, I attended a networking event of the Vinings Business Association. The invited Specker was totally amazing. Michael Reid is a reired NFL player and a Shaolin Martial Arts Master. He shared with us his 5 keys to Achievement. OptimismSelf DevelopmentPurposeMindsetAction Here is how I translated it for my business and Day to Day rules of life: Optimism: Going to bed every night with a positive thought and walking up in the morning with a positive motto I carry through the day. Making someone smile... Self Development: Learning one new thing every day - can be a new word - or doing something different outside of the daily routine. Purpose: All goals need a purpose, something strong enough to make us move. What made me move jumping into Entrepreneurship was my little boy. I wan... 08/10/2010

The Basics: Paint and Cabinet Hardware ... and beyond... Below a couple of suggestions to update a kitchen or change the appearance:   Need a budget-friendly alternative to stone or granite? Laminate comes in a ton of cool colors and styles or consider Butcher block - it is warm to the touch and durable   Add Bun Legs: Add a bun leg on each corner of a cabinet or in front of the toe kick, so it looks like a freestanding piece of furniture. Bun legs are about $25 each, and you can paint or stain them to match.       Pantry: If you don't have a walk-in pantry but have room for a tall cabinet, shop home stores to find a furniture piece that makes a statement.       Add Storage with a stack stack of shallow shelves        Need to remove/replace damaged Cabinet doors? Don't, add roomy basket... 07/05/2010

One Vinings Mountain Condos for Sale. If you are looking to buy a home or condo in Vinings, Georgia be sure to check out One Vinings Mountain condos for sale.  For one thing, the view is incredible!  Rumor has it that Sherman watched Atlanta burn from his perch in Vinings; now, the view is of the sparkling lights of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta. Historic Vinings Village is a short walk away.  Single family homes for sale in Vinings range in price from the 400's to the multi-million level;  it is a rather high-end area. Shopping, restaurants, and nightlife await you.  Social Vinings is the latest happening spot, along with Soho on Wednesdays and Vinings Inn on the weekends.  If you go to Vinings Inn, which is actually a restaurant not an inn, be sure to check out the awesome m... 03/25/2010

The Vinings Business Association will be holding their March After Hours networking event on Tuesday, March 16th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Marriott Courtyard Vinings located at 2857 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339. See a preview of the VBA EXPO site to be held here April 20th. The event is for Vinings Business Association members and guests. Click here if you are interested in becoming a Vinings Business Association member. Members enjoy the opportunity to meet monthly on the first Tuesday of every month for lunch from 11:30 to 1:30 and a monthly After Hours social on the third Tuesday of every month. Enjoy an evening of networking with industry professionals in a comfortable, upscale and entertaining atmosphere, while checking out one of Vinings best restaurants. 03/07/2010

  Well, if that don’t put pepper in the gumbo! Love NOLA? Then don’t miss all the special New Orleans-themed specials at South City Kitchen Vinings featuring your favorite Big Easy dishes! First, there’s an old custom in New Orleans of serving red beans and rice on Mondays. This comes from the time when ham was a Sunday meal and Monday was washday—a pot of beans could sit on the stove and simmer while everyone was busy scrubbing clothes for the coming week. So, every Monday starting January 25 and ending February 15, they’ll be featuring their own red beans and rice dish for $15 at South City Kitchen Vinings for dinner: Traditional New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with Pan-fried Pork Chop – creamy red beans cooked with “Holy Trinity,” andouille sausage and pickled pork, served on top of ... 01/31/2010

The Vinings Business Association (VBA) has named SOHO restaurant as its 2009 Vinings Business of the Year. In making the announcement during the monthly 1st Tuesday luncheon held January 5th at Social Vinings restaurant, VBA President Bill Borden said, “We want to congratulate SOHO and owners Frank and Susan Smith for their outstanding commitment to the Vinings community and for their continued growth in this area. They have shown leadership in the community, besides being in the restaurant business and we recognize their achievements.” SOHO opened in Vinings in 1997 as an upscale wine bar and restaurant and also contributes to the community with Home Depot in a joint venture to aid the Leukemia Society and annually hosts the Vinings Historical Preservation Society’s Golf Tournament Pre... 01/08/2010

Sunday, December 6, 200912:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna will hold its 8th annual Holiday Home Tour, Sunday, December 6th from noon to 6:00 p.m. The tour features incredible homes in the Smyrna Vinings community. Each home will be decorated for the holiday season, highlighting the talents of local designers and decorators. The tour is sponsored by the Foundation of Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna. Proceeds from the annual Holiday Home Tours go to benefit the programs and projects of The Foundation of Emory-Adventist Hospital. Admission is $20 per person. The ticket provides admission to the tour of homes, as well as a tearoom and auction at The Community Bank of the South. You may purchase tickets by calling 770-319-2025. Tickets are also available at Karen’... 11/29/2009