Atlanta Real Estate 

Opportunities for a Lifetime - Planning for an Increasing Senior Population

Register now for Cobb County Development Symposium Nov. 7

Population growth by seniors is expected to boom over the next two decades. Experts predict the senior population in metro Atlanta will increase by a remarkable 127 percent by 2030. Along with this anticipated growth comes the need to properly plan for the future. In order for the planning process to be truly successful, the community must be informed and involved. Therefore, Cobb County will host a development symposium titled "Opportunities for a Lifetime: Planning for an increasing senior population" Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Kennesaw State University Center. Residents are encouraged to attend the symposium because it will inform them of the unique opportunities and challenges of this growth and cover important topics such as innovative transportation and housing options and community partnerships that benefit seniors.

The symposium runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, vendor exhibits and admission to all sessions. Senior registration, for ages 65 and older, is $35 and regular registration is $40. Registration must be postmarked, faxed or completed online by Oct. 27. For more information, or to register online, visit http://www.cobbcountyga.gov/.

You are invited to join the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter for a once in a lifetime acoustic concert with Monty Powell, Keith Urban, and Friends on November 28 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Click on the video at the bottom of this email to learn more about purchasing Patron Tickets. There is limited availability for patron level tickets!

Purchase your tickets before they go on sale to the general public on October 12. Patron tickets for November concert and the Champions Party with the Stars are $300.00 each and are available now by calling 404-728-1181, or through www.alz.org/georgia. Proceeds from all ticket sales go to the Alzheimer's Association.

On November 28, 2007, CMA nominated songwriter and singer, Monty Powell, and music superstar Keith Urban will perform together in an intimate and original concert, establishing Atlanta as the launching pad for a new initiative in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

The concert, coined better start livin', will allow the artists to share their vision of communicating a powerful message through an intimate "storytelling" performance, while raising funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association. The show will be the first time Urban and Powell have performed their co-written songs together on stage. Jazz Singer Anna Wilson will also join Urban and Powell in kicking-off this exciting event.
Event times: Nov 28, 2007 (Wed)
7:30 PM
Ticket Information: Tickets go on sale: Oct 12, 2007 10:00 AM
Ticket Prices: $65 - $100
Patron ticket holders will enjoy premium seating and an exclusive gala reception - called the Alzheimer's Champions Party with the Stars - following the concert. Patron tickets for November concert and the Champions Party with the Stars are $300.00 each and are available now by calling 404-728-1181, or through www.alz.org/georgia. Proceeds from all ticket sales go to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Atlanta Boy Choir

This year the Atlanta Boy Choir is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary with several very special concerts. The first is coming up on October 19th, when the gorgeous, world renowned opera diva, Elizabeth Futral, will perform with the Choir. We invite you to click on the links below and purchase your tickets to this benefit recital commemorating the start of this celebratory year. Every ticket that is purchased supports the Choir and their consistent efforts to remain a gem of the Atlanta music scene, and one of the best boy choirs in the United States. Please join us on October 19th at CEPAC to watch these ordinary boys come together and sing as the extraordinary Atlanta Boy Choir with Elizabeth Futral.

Join us for the opening celebration of the Atlanta Boy Choir's 50th Anniversary Season, featuring world-renown soprano, Elizabeth Futral.

Experience the Grammy-award winning Atlanta Boy Choir paired with the stunning vocalism, ravishing beauty, and vast dramatic range of one of the great Divas of the 21st century.

In the past five decades, the Choir has entertained audiences around the world, earning international acclaim, recognition and awards. Under the direction of David R. White, nearly 130 skilled singers currently comprise five performing choirs. In honor of this anniversary year, numerous concerts and celebrations are scheduled. The season that begins with Futral's magical voice, will culminate in May with the world premiere of a specially commissioned major work for choir and orchestra by the highly regarded Stephen Paulus, former Composer-In-Residence of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Don't miss a moment of this extraordinary season. To learn more about the Atlanta Boy Choir, its 2007-2008 concert schedule or to purchase tickets and CDs, please go to http://www.atlantaboychoir.org or call 404-378-0064.

Event times: Oct 19, 2007 (Fri)
7:30 PM
Ticket Information: Tickets on sale now!
Ticket Prices: $30 - $250
$250 Patron level tickets include a reception with the artist immediately following the recital.

Outdoor burning ban extended indefinitely due to drought

The countywide outdoor burning ban, which was set to end Sept. 30, has been extended indefinitely due to the current level four drought conditions and total outdoor water ban.

One of the rules for open burning requires a garden hose be available and ready for use at every burn. However, the use of garden hoses is prohibited during periods of level four water restrictions.

Additionally, lack of rainfall and generally dry conditions have left much of the area prone to fires. A single spark into dry pine straw, grass or undergrowth can quickly become an uncontrolled fire leading to property damage and/or injury.

"The drought has contributed to daily ‘fire danger' ratings in the class four and five range for this area," Cobb County Fire Chief Rebecca Denlinger said.  "The highest rating is five, signifying the danger of fire and rates of growth and spread are greatly increased over the norm."

Limiting open burning also helps decrease pollutants and improves the air quality in Cobb County. The only exceptions to the open burning ban are recreational fires, bonfires with permit, cooking fires and fires in outdoor fireplaces, fire bowls or chimeneas.  Alternatives to burning debris include chipping, composting and taking debris to a commercial or municipal grinding/composting facility or landfill. For more information about the extended burning ban, visit fire.cobbcountyga.gov/marshal.htm or call 770-528-8000. For more information on the outdoor water ban, visit cobbwater.org.

Cobb County Crime Alert

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We have a current crime trend of business burglaries where the perpetrator is accessing the business by removing the roof HVAC system and dropping through the roof.

All of the below through the roof business burglaries are along Johnson Ferry Rd between Lower Roswell and Roswell Rd. The M.O. has changed at Big Peach Running Company because the owner has taken corrective action. The perpetrator is believed to be white, wearing a ski mask and gloves. Case Agents are Sergeant Davidson and Detective Clere. If you are a business owner or know a business owner in this area, please be aware of this trend. We would appreciate any investigative information pertaining to these incidents.

Lt Chenoweth

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082307 2030 hours to 0740 hours - 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd Suite C, Big Peach Running Company/ Entry was made through a roof vent and exit through the rear door. A large screen television, lap top and currency were taken.

090707 0330 to 0400 hrs- 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd (Big Peach Running Company)- alarm activation. Attempted entry through a rear door by a prying tool. No entry made, nothing taken.

090607 2300 to 090707 0900 hrs- 1205 Johnson Ferry Rd (Edward Johns Jewelry)- entry through the roof by removing HVAC unit. No alarm activation although 360 degree motion sensors were set. Nothing taken. It is believed that this business was used to access the next door business (River Nails) which was entered and items taken.

090607 2030 to 090707 0930 hrs- 1205 Johnson Ferry Rd (River Nails)- entry made through the roof from the adjoining business (Edward Johns Jewelry). LG 42" LCD TV, $1100 cash and a DVD player taken. Suspect left through a rear door.

091807 2020 to 091907 0100 hrs- Attempted Burglary. 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd (Big Peach Running Company)- unknown person attempted to remove the pins from the hinges on the rear door which resulted in an alarm call at 0100 hrs.

092407 2215 to 092507 0652 hrs- 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd (Palm Beach Tan)- perpetrator entered from the roof and dropped from the ceiling into a tanning room. Suspect then kicked out a sheetrock wall inside the room to gain entrance into the storage area where the phone lines and other lines were cut in an attempt to disarm the alarm system. This would indicate the suspect had knowledge of the store layout. The suspect then went to the front counter and took the cash register, which only held miscellaneous change. Suspect is picked up on video wearing all black clothing, a mask and gloves. Suspect appears to be a W/M.

092407 2030 to 092507 0645 hrs- 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd (Marine Fish)- entry through rooftop HVAC system (see the above). Forced entry into a rear office and forced entry into a locked file cabinet resulted in loss of cash and a Motorola cell phone.