Southwinds Stockbridge | Stockbridge, GA

Eventful February At Nearby Panola Mountain State Park & More!

jodimott — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:56:40 +0000

February Events in Stockbridge

Source: Eventful
Performer: Red Cross Blood Drive
Venue: American Red Cross Donor Center
Date: 2012-02-01
Address: 675 Southcrest Pkwy Stockbridge, GA

Description: Donation Types: Blood

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Performer: First Friday Mountain Hike
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Date: 2012-02-03
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA

Description: Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water for a 3-mile ranger-led hike to the top of Panola Mountain. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before hike departs. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

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Performer: Home School Thursdays
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Date: 2012-02-09
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA

Description: Each month will cover a topic relating to science and nature. The day will be divided into two sessions and will cover the same topic on an appropriate level for that age group. Session 1: 10 -11:30 a.m. Children 9 and younger. Session 2: 12:30 -2 p.m. Children 10 and older. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

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Performer: Biggest Loser: Body Bootcamp
Venue: Eagle’s Landing Longevity Center
Date: Ongoing
Address: 1325 Rock Quarry Rd Stockbridge, GA

Description:

Get involved with the Biggest Loser Body Bootcamp contest for a chance to win $500. This is a 12 week contest that we will see how much Weight/Body fat can be lost in 12 weeks time. Only 20 contestants…1 Winner. All contestants must be enrolled into the Body Bootcamp classes to participate. Enrollment is $200 per 4 weeks. 3 classes/week. Thats under $17/session. ($320 original price). Classes are Tues. Thurs. 5:30am & 5:45pm Sat. 7:00am. Call Today To Get Started. Longevity Center (770)389-0734. Spaces are filling up fast so ACT NOW!

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Performer: Lost Person Prevention
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Date: 2012-02-11
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA

Description: Learn simple techniques for not getting lost and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors of Georgia. Search and Rescue Dog Team will be joining the class unless a SAR activity is occurring. Meeting at the nature center… $5 parking.

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Performer: Panola Unlimited
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Date: 2012-02-25
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA

Description: Wear your hiking boots, pack a lunch and bring plenty of water for a rigorous half-day, ranger-led hike through Panola’s rugged conservation area. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before hike departs. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

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Home Living Tips For Southwinds Stockbridge From “The Apron”

jodimott — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:16:47 +0000

Home Living With Home Depot

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Give Cartons and Bottles a Home

Day 25 of 31 Days, 31 Ways to Get Organized: Add labels to the refrigerator door to keep things in their place.

[Editor's Note: 31 Days, 31 Ways to Get Organized is a series featuring clever storage and organization tips that will help you clean house in the new year]

How To Store Dishes in Pot Drawers

Day 29 of 31 Days, 31 Ways to Get Organized: If you have deep pot drawers that you’d like to use to store dishes, use pegboard and simple wooden dowels to make sure your dishes don’t move in the drawer.

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[Editor's Note: 31 Days, 31 Ways to Get Organized is a series featuring clever storage and organization tips that will help you clean house in the new year]

Although it’s well into January 2012, it’s still hard to believe that 2011 has ended and a new year has begun. Many people welcome the new year by making new changes to their home. Adding photographs and artwork are a great way to freshen up your space.

Take a look at this video as our very own expert Forumassociate, Coach Dave, gives you step-by-step instructions on how to properly hang pictures. He’ll tell you what you’ll need to complete this project, including a stud sensor, anchor kits, a level, tape measure and picture hanging hardware. You’ll also learn exactly how to locate studs and hang your artwork at the proper height and level. For more advice on how to hang and display artwork, or any other home improvement questions, ask Coach Dave or any other Home Depot expert associate at the How-To Community Forum.

Editor’s Note: Want more videos? Catch up with YouTube Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Southwinds Stockbridge Home Depot home store is located on: 1750 Jonesboro Rd in McDonough. Call them for more tips, how-tos and product information, (678) 432-5827.

Dog Parks & Pet Stores For Your Pooch Near Stockbridge GA

jodimott — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:59:46 +0000

Source: Yelp
Name: Mason Mill Park
Location: 1340 McConnell Drive Decatur, GA 30033
Reviews: 8

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

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Killer place and there is a huge tennis center…and library..and 2 brand new playgrounds…and pavilliiosn and BBQ grills..then the Peachtree Trail…Read More…

What I thought was a small dog park is a community garden of some sort. This area has so few dog parks and so many dogs. Before closing the Mason Mill one…Read More…

This playground is AWESOME. You just have to come check it out. It really makes me wish I was 5 all over again. Well worth the wait for the renovation….Read More…

Mason Mill Park

Source: Yelp
Name: Oakhurst Dog Park
Location: 450 E Lake Dr Decatur, GA 30030
Reviews: 12

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LOVE….Oakhurst dog park was perfect for a Saturday afternoon off with the dog. It was our first time coming here and we can’t wait to come back. She…Read More…

Great little neighborhood dog park!Read More…

Oakhurst Dog Park

Source: Yelp
Name: ParkGrounds
Location: 142 Flat Shoals Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30316
Reviews: 85

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What I like: the ambience, friendliness, excellent choice in music, dog park attachment concept…Read More…

ParkGrounds

Source: Yelp
Name: Piedmont Dog Park
Location: 1071 Piedmont Ave Atlanta, GA 31136
Reviews: 36

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

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Piedmont Dog Park has a bad reputation for being an overcrowded dog park. I’ve been 3 times now and have yet to feel claustrophobic inside to park.

I was so excited to take Harley here because I heard they have an enclosed area just for little dogs! This is a nice setup. The big dogs’ and little dogs’…Read More…

Piedmont Dog Park

Dog Groomers

Source: Yelp
Name: Intown Healthy Hound
Location: 891 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30315
Reviews: 17

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This is a great place to get your dog supplies. We buy the chicken & rice food with glucosamine and our 10 year old dog acts like he is 2. The owners are…Read More…

Recently started walking my dogs around Grant Park area. A few times, I have stopped in with my dogs (usually just have one of the three @ a time). They…Read More…

Intown Healthy Hound

Source: Yelp
Name: Doggie Style Atlanta
Location: 820 Custer St Hapeville, GA 30354
Reviews: 10

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This place rules! They took such good care of my lab. I’m not sure what they put on her, but she smells way better than me right now.Read More…

Excellent service across the board. Our two dogs love going here for all their grooming needs. Roxanne and her staff go above and beyond to make our…Read More…

The only place we would take our dogs. We have a large tempermental Basset Hound that Roxanne and her staff handle better than any vet, groomer or…Read More…

Doggie Style Atlanta

[Stockbridge Scene] What’s Out In Theaters!

jodimott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:36:22 +0000

AMC Southlake Pavilion

7065 Mount Zion Circle Morrow, GA 30260

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Producer Jon Landau Says ‘Avatar’ Sequels are Still Four Years Away

Last we heard, the two planned sequels to James Cameron’s Avatar were due out in 2013 and 2014. However, if today’s news is correct, you might want to hold off on queuing up for tickets anytime soon.
Bleeding Cool caught up with producer Jon Landau after a screening of scenes from Titanic 3D, and he spilled some very disappointing beans about the sequels to the highest grossing film of all time. According to Landau, the first Avatar sequel is “four years away.”
By that math, we won’t be taking a return trip to the world of Pandora until 2016 (maybe holidays 2015 – that would make sense for a release date as well), which is significantly later than promised. Landau didn’t offer up any reasons for the potential delay, but given that it took Cameron…

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DVD of the Week: ‘Moneyball.’ Plus Win ‘Killer Elite’ BD/DVD Combo Pack and Massive Bond Set Announced

Moneyball For non-sports-movie fans, you only need to add “statistics” to “baseball” and they’ll run screaming for the exits. But take a smart script by Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian, a couple of empathetic performances by the leads, and the wise decision to keep the flow-chart stuff to a minimum, and it becomes as heartfelt as any baseball movie of recent memory.

Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the Oakland Athletics GM who revamped his losing team in 2002 by using hard and fast statistics to measure ballplayers’ value. Based on his findings, he and his Yale-grad assistant (Jonah Hill) put together a record-breaking team that didn’t break the bank. You’d think this type of thing from the Social Network team might leave you cold–but in the end, it’s a baseball…

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Henry County’s Best Healthcare Facilities Close To Stockbridge

justinf — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:27:00 +0000

While Stockbridge GA is experiencing rapid growth, the area is also able to maintain more of a sense of the slower-paced suburban life than some of our neighbors. The easy-going lifestyle, however, doesn’t prevent our area from having excellent restaurants, upscale shopping and entertainment, as well as some of the best hospitals near Henry County.

Piedmont Henry Medical

Should you need immediate medical care, or have an illness or injury requiring hospitalization, the best hospitals near Henry county can accommodate you. There are excellent medical facilities within a few miles of McDonough, Locust Grove, and Stockbridge GA, able to assist you in virtually all of your medical needs.

If you’re looking for a full size medical facility, the best, and closest hospital in Stockbridge GA is Piedmont Henry Medical Center. The featured services include Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, Woman’s Wellness, Oncology and Emergency Care. Piedmont Henry’s affiliation with Piedmont Hospital, one of the premier medical institutions in the southeast, ensures that your care is first-rate.

For concerns of a psychiatric nature, such as chemical dependency, depression, or the like, a standout among care facilities in Stockbridge GA is Crescent Pines. There are several programs for children and adults, including inpatient and outpatient care.

Stockbridge Living: Restaurant Reviews Around Town!

jodimott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:43:30 +0000

If you’re new to the Metro Atlanta community of Stockbridge, then one of the first things to do on your checklist, is to find out where the good eats are! Everything from chain restaurants to locally “hidden gems” can be found here in our community.

One thing is certain across the board–great food, good atmosphere and great service! Check out these reviews for a handful of restaurants you should stash away in your virtual Rolodex:

Source: Yelp
Name: Taquería La Oaxaqueña
Location: 605 Mt Zion Road Jonesboro, GA 30236
Reviews: 45

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

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This is the first time in my life that I have been to a Mexican restaurant and there were actual Mexican people eating there, roughly 80% to be exact. To…Read More…

The food is awesome. Had one of their famous tlayudas…Read More…

We have frequented this place for about a year and had excellent service and food…Read More…

Taquería La Oaxaqueña

Source: Yelp
Name: China King
Location: 55 Price Quarters Rd McDonough, GA 30253
Reviews: 2

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I eat China King food a lot. Reason #1: They are close. This is the closest Chinese take out to my house…Read More…

This is one of my favorites for Chinese take-out. Located in the Kroger shopping center on GA 155 north. I have not tried too many of the dishes, but the…Read More…

China King

Source: Yelp
Name: Deans Barbeque
Location: 9480 S Main St Jonesboro, GA 30236
Reviews: 8

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I love this spot. I’ve been going here since I was a boy… my Dad first took me here when I…Read More…

BBQ just like I like it. All about the meat, not the building. This is old-school BBQ. Loved it. They only serve pork, and they do it very well. The…Read More…

Alright, I am a huge fan of Deans and have been eating there ever since I rode past the place and told myself that looks like an experience (It is). Not a…Read More…

Deans Barbeque

$5 Weekly Yoga For Residents In Henry County!

jodimott — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:35:24 +0000

We may be losing all the holiday weight we gained for Thanksgiving, but it’s never too early to start prepping for those summer bodies we strive for each year. Everyone knows the best way to tone up is with the likes of Pilates and Yoga. Hit our fitness center here at Southwinds Stockbridge, then try a local yoga class in town.

Weekly Yoga in Stockbridge & Henry Co.

We’ve recently got our hands on the newest edition of the Henry County Parks & Recreation newsletter, and found that residents can enjoy yoga in the community for just $5 a class!

The Yoga classes are open to you, neighbors and friends! Each class runs an hour on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at select parks in town:

Monday: Heritage Park–101 Lake Dow Road McDonough, Georgia
Tuesday: Fairview Rec. Center– 35 Austin Road Stockbridge, Georgia
Wednesday: JP Mosley Rec Center–1041 Millers Mill Rd Stockbridge, GA

Classes start at 6:45PM and end at 7:45PM. Register Monday thru Friday from 9AM-4PM at Heritage/JP Moseley Park or online.

Gearing Up For Feb. 14th: Local Date Venues in Stockbridge

jodimott — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:53:07 +0000

When one holiday passes, there’s always one on its heels. A little over a month is left before Cupid strikes patrons of love for Valentine’s Day. It’s time that our resident Casanovas start to plan their special activities and make reservations locally!

We all know that guys can have a hard time being overly-creative, so if this is a casual Valentine for you, feel free to stick to the traditional dinner & a movie with your date. Here’s a few suggestions for outstanding restaurants in Stockbridge to try before sharing an armrest at our local movie theater:

Frontera Mex-Mex Grill : 3607 Highway 138 SE Stockbridge, GA [770-474-1540]
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse: 3688 Highway 138 SE Stockbridge, GA [770-506-8866]
Kazu Japanese & Chinese Restaurant : 697 Davis Rd #1100 Stockbridge, GA [678-565-8881]
Joe’s Crab Shack: 1965 Mount Zion Rd Morrow, GA [770-472-0024]

There are, of course, lots of other restaurants in our area that would be great for a date. Don’t forget, we’ve got AMC Theatres – Southlake 24 under 3 miles from our community in Morrow!

Holiday Wish Granted: 1st Hawks Home Game at Phillips Arena!

jodimott — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:55:42 +0000

Sports fans around will be getting quite the gift this Holiday as the regular NBA season will begin just after Dec. 25th! Stockbridge residents can catch their dear Hawks team on the home turf on Dec. 28th!

The first home game against the Washington Wizards comes after a 5 month hiatus/lockout from the professional teams! Trades have been done and now it’s time to get down to business! While the perfect scenario would have been to open gifts just before sitting down with family to catch the game on Dec. 25th, waiting a couple days after to finally see some playtime is doable!

Check out the schedule of home games for the Atlanta Hawks for December & January! The anticipation is higher now than ever, so consider getting your tickets now to be in Phillips Arena:

12/28 vs Washington Wizards
12/30 vs New Jersey Nets
1/05 vs Miami Heat
1/07 vs Chicago Bulls
1/12 vs Charlotte Bobcats
1/14 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
1/16 vs Toronto Raptors
1/18 vs Portland Trailblazers
1/21 vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Tickets are on sale now for as little as $10! Purchase full or half-season tickets online

Mission Possible: “Ghost Protocol” & More Playing Near Stockbridge!

jodimott — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:55:30 +0000

With school out for the Holidays and most on vacation, there’s more time during the week to do the things we want! This includes–going to the movies! Catch up on the latest titles, what’s coming out soon and what’s on the must-see list for the end of the year!

Fandango shares what’s to know about movies and what’s playing in theaters near Stockbridge:

Great Escape McDonough

115 Fosters Drive McDonough, GA 30253

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New ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Trailer, What Does Bane Say and Nolan’s Robin Easter Egg

So if you went to check out Mission: Impossible in IMAX this past weekend, you got a look at The Dark Knight Rises prologue. Those of you who went to see Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows or went to a prologue-less IMAX Mission: Impossible at least got a glimpse at the trailer. Read More

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You Rate the New Releases: ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ and ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked’

Welcome to the start of one of the biggest (and busiest) weeks of the year for holiday shoppers and moviegoers. Christmas week is always huge in that Hollywood likes to unveil some of their biggest movies of the year right in the thick of the holiday madness — with several films arriving in theaters over the next couple of days, all battling each other for your hard-earned dollars. But before we begin to break down your holiday movie-watching possibilities, we must first evaluate the movies that just opened up in theaters this past weekend. Read More

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