Remember to Vote Today - July 31st

Don't forget to go to the polls and vote today.   As Americans, we have the right and privilege to vote.  


Here's some info on  the T-SPLOST that Atlanta is voting on today: 


 http://transformmetroatlanta.com/blog/video-what-part-will-you-play/

Nathan Deal: Ga. 400 tolls to come down by end of 2013

Fulfilling his promise to commuters, Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that he will have the state pay off its bond debt on Dec. 1, 2013, and move rapidly after that to remove the Ga. 400 toll by the end of that year. This will stop collection four years earlier than previously planned.    

Entire article from Jim Galloway at the AJC:  Nathan Deal: Ga. 400 tolls to come down by end of 2013

Happy Fourth of July

If you are looking for cool events this Fourth of July, check out:  http://www.atlantaplanit.com/.  Fireworks and more patriotic celebrations are listed.   


A special thanks to all our forefathers, patriots and veterans who helped forge our country and  keep it safe.   


Have a wonderful safe 4th of July!

Help Stock the Food Shelves at North Fulton Community Charities

Be a part of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Food Drive

July 9 – 13, 2012

NFCC provides an average of 9 tons of food weekly to individuals struggling each day to feed their families. The need grows dramatically during the summer months when children are home from school and donations to NFCC decrease.

 Harry Norman, Realtors - North Fulton Office located at 7855 North Point Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA   30022  is a drop site for the  donations.   You can drop your food donations off from June 20th through July 13th at my office between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Please help by collecting food and dropping it off at
one of the many drop sites or the Chamber office located at
11605 Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta,
during the week of July 9 – 13^th.

Find the nearest drop site by visiting www.gnfcc.com

The top 10 recommended donations:

Canned tuna, canned chicken, canned fruit, peanut butter (no glass containers), jelly (no glass containers), macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles, cereal (children friendly), pasta sauce (no glass containers) and diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6).

For more information, please contact

Pam Santoro  at  pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

Thank you for your generosity!!!

Cleve Gattis - Women's Council of Realtors - Atlanta

Cleve Gattis at Women's Council of Realtors/Atlanta - May Meeting

Cleve Gattis (Charfan Institute, CDPE) was the keynote speaker at the May Women’s Council of Realtors/Atlanta Chapter meeting at Hudson Grille in Sandy Springs, Georgia.   Here are some notes from Cleve’s informative speech:

·        Warren Buffet believes that houses are better investments than stocks.

·        Investors will pay realtors for the value that they bring to the process.  

·        Housing affordability is at an all time high.

·        This is the best time to invest in the housing market.

·        30% to 32% of all real estate transactions in 2012 will be investors.

·        Realtors should help their clients build wealth and financial stability.  

·        Investors buy a property every 2 years.

·        Home buyers buy a property every 7 years.

·        Investors are not emotional buyers.   If the numbers work, then prosperity works, and they purchase the property. 

·        Know when to walk away from a bad deal.   Look at the numbers.   If the numbers work for you, then purchase the property.  

·        CIS or CIAS programs are useful in working with investors.

·        Interest rates are so low.   It’s a great time to buy real estate. 

Slide show from the WCR - Atlanta May Meeting.

Beverly Fenello & Boh Borohoquez
Women's Council of Realtors/Atlanta - May Meeting 

Pam Santoro & Bill Harrison
Women's Council of Realtors/Atlanta - May Meeting

Laurie Bos, Tripp Anderson & Beverly Fenello
Women's Council of Realtors/Atlanta - May Meeting

It was a great meeting before our summer break.

Health & Wellness Day at Harry Norman Realtors - NF

In May, Dr. Chad Harris, D.C. and Rena Blain, LMT hosted a wonderful health and wellness day at the Harry Norman Realtors – North Fulton Office (7855 North Point Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA  30022).   Dr. Chad spoke about overall health, weight management, detoxification, fitness, posture, alignment and more.   Rene treated everyone to a relaxing 15 minute massage.    Here are a few pictures and videos from the health and wellness day:

Interviews with Dr. Chad Harris, Rena Blain, LMT, Tom Brooks and Rena Blain, LMT
.

Dr. Chad Harris, D.C.; Pam Santoro; and Rena Blain, LMT
Health & Wellness Day at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton Office

Barb Kessling, Dr. Chad Harris, D.C. &  Pam Santoro
Health & Wellness Day at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton Office 

Sherrie Reimherr, Barb Kessling  & Dr. Chad Harris, D.C.
Health & Wellness Day at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton Office 

Dr. Chad Harris, D.C.; Pam Santoro; and Rena Blain, LMT
Health & Wellness Day at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton Office 

For more health info, feel free to contact Dr. Chad Harris, D.C. and Rena Blain, LMT:

Dr. Chad Harris, D.C.

Active 4 Life Chiropractic 

2520 Northwinds Pkwy Ste 150

Alpharetta, GA 30009

770-815-3160

www.active4lifechiro.com

http://www.facebook.com/active4lifechiro

Rena Blain, LMT

555 Sun Valley Drive, Suite M-1

Roswell, GA   30076

678-438-8569

http://www.southerntranquilmassage.com

Gov. Nathan Deal at GNFCC Eggs N Enterprise

Governor Nathan Deal was the Keynote Speaker at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Enterprise on May 22, 2012 at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia. Here are some notes from the Governor’s speech:

Gov. Nsthan Deal at GNFCC Eggs N Enterprise Breakfast
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

Gov. Nsthan Deal at GNFCC Eggs N Enterprise Breakfast
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

Gov. Nsthan Deal at GNFCC Eggs N Enterprise Breakfast
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

Gov. Nsthan Deal at GNFCC Eggs N Enterprise Breakfast
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

•  $25,000,000 was allocated for a North Fulton location of Gwinnett Technical College.
•  Unemployment in Georgia is now below 9%.
•  Georgia’s state revenues have declined for the past 2 years.
•  11% Growth last month in state revenue.
• Transportation T-SPLOST measure is a localized regional opportunity for elected officials to have     a say so on these projects.  Money raised in the region will stay in the region.
• Atlanta was the railroad hub in the past; today Atlanta is an interstate hub and an international air traffic hub.
• Caterpillar is bringing 1,400 manufacturing jobs to Georgia from Japan.
•  Baxter International Pharmaceuticals is bringing 1,800 employees to our area.
•  $300 million has been set aside for conservation and reservoirs in our state.   We need to build more reservoirs to capture the water that falls in Georgia.  We are still working on the Tri-State water situation.    

I enjoyed the networking, update and the wonderful breakfast.