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Thursday, November 7, 2024

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Collecting Warm Coats & Blankets

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The Minnesotan in me can’t stop buying thick sweaters which I don’t need.

I'm getting my warmer items together to pass them on to a charity I love. It's a group that hands out warm meals to the homeless in downtown Atlanta.

I’d love to add your donations. To make it easy, I'm collecting everything at my house at these times:

Sat. Dec 7 between 12-3pm or Sat. Dec 14 between 12 -3pm

The collection is at my house: 2267 Deer Ridge Drive.

And if those times don't work for you, let me know and I can arrange a way to get your donations.

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The House

In 2020, Rhett Huffman's family moved from Decatur into their amazingly unique home in Smoke Rise.

Remarkably, they bought it directly from its first owner, who also designed and built the house on its 3+ acres back in 1968.

How many Smoke Risers can say they are their home's second owner?

The House Musician

Rhett is a full-time professional musician and has played all over the country, from Red Rocks to Tucker's favorite hole-in-the-wall, Moonshadow Tavern.
Love of music shows up in just about every nook and crannies of the house. Fron the special nooks they had put in to house an extensive vinyl collection, to the albums on the wall, as well as the retro keyboards and audio equipment in just about every room.
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Additionally, Rhett spends a lot of time outdoors, and loves hiking Grandfather Mountain in western North Carolina, the Stone Mountain walk-up trail, or getting out to play disc golf. Rhett is also a rabid UNC basketball fan.

Rhett's free time is spent with his family and collecting all things vintage, which is readily apparent in the home's cohesive interior. He treasure hunts for vinyl records, 60s and 70s home decor, and his white tiger... a Coral Electric Sitar.

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Smoke Rise Homes for Sale

jasimines house

Listed by Jasmine Dufanal, Century 21 Connect Realty
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tilling

Listed by Jody Steinberg, LaVista Hills Team / Bolst
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Thanksgiving Dinner Options

I love a full spread at Thanksgiving, but do I feel the need to do it it all myself? Not these days thanks to these area businesses.

Ford's BBQ in Tucker - Offering smoked turkey, smoked ham, sides, and desserts for a crowd
Order by 11/21. Then pick up your food on Thanksgiving Day between 9:00 am -12:00 noon. Call 678-670-3272 to place an order

Matthews Cafeteria -  The cafeteria is open for business on Thanksgiving Day from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Or you can order from their holiday pickup menu

Sanity Savers

It's always a good idea to delegate things that might push you over the edge. Plus, it means more time for meaningful time with your loved ones, right?

Doug the Driver - Doug Reynics does airport runs full time and promises no air fresheners, cannabis, or loud rap music (unless you request it and pay extra). A one way ride to or from Smoke Rise is $75. He accommodates up to 6 people in his van. Call or text him to book: 770-842-4261

Ray's Your (Fur) Baby Handler - Ray Pounds is a highly recommended pet sitter in the area. Get in touch @ 470-583-0022 or check out his website

Just Say No to Ladders - Hire Steffano Vignolo to untangle and hang all thos llights and decorate your yard. He provides free estimates and has ton of great reviews, plus he's insured. His number is 678-927-1500

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