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The City of Smyrna has scheduled a public meeting for the proposed construction of a multi-use trail on Atlanta Road from Ridge Road to Spring Road/Concord Road.

The Public Information Open House will be on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will take place at Taylor-Brawner Park, in the Brawner Hall Building. The open house will be informal and open to the public.

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We wanted to thank everyone who came out to the College Colors Day Fanfest at the Smyrna Market Village. I think everyone enjoyed the kid zone, the barbecue and beer, live bands and the great weather. And it was great to meet a lot of new folks and spend time with old friends.

As part of the event, we held a charity raffle for KW Cares and wanted to let everyone know who the lucky winners were yesterday.

The prizes and winners were:

Operation Bootcamp giftcard – Jessica Isler

Operation Bootcamp giftcard – Darren Grove

Great Harvest giftcard – Palmer Sanford

LCD HDTV flat panel television – Alex Charleston

Congratulations to our winners and a special thanks to Dan Dadoun and Emcore Mortgage and Aaron Hofmann with Keller Williams for sponsoring the LCD HDTV flat panel TV with us in the raffle. Don’t forget that the Smyrna Beer Fest will be next Saturday and promises to be a fun event.

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The Smyrna Business Association will be holding their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 17th 2009. Registration begins at 7:30 and the shotgun start is at 8:30. The tournament will be a four-man scramble format. You can register online at www.SmyrnaBusiness.org.

The tournament will be held at Dogwood Golf Club at 4702 Flint Hill Road, Austell, GA 30106.

All proceeds benefit:

• Partner in Education Campbell and Osborne Scholarship ($1,000 ea)
• Annual Police and Fire Fighter Appreciation BBQ
• School supplies for underprivileged students
• Holiday shop with a Firefighter

Tournament sponsorships are available, which include:

• $450 Hole sponsor, includes “T” or green sign plus team package
• $125 “T”- or green sponsor (Early registration $100)
• $350 Hole in One sponsor – 4 hole in ones
• $125 Closest to the pin sponsor (Early registration $100)
• $125 Longest drive sponsor (Early registration $100)
• $125 Putting contest sponsor (Early registration $100)
• Mulligans $10 each
• Raffle tickets $2 each

Tournament entry fees include:

• $89 per player early bird
• $99 at the door
• $300 per 4-player team early bird

Make checks payable to:

Smyrna Business Association

PO Box 186

Smyrna GA 30081

The Week in Review:

It was a mixed bag of economic news during the week. Existing home sales are up and inflation is still in line with expectations. These signs are good for the economy. However, initial jobless claims were a bit higher than expected. Overall, home loan rates ended the week just slightly higher than they started.

What to expect:

This week there are several reports set for release. The biggest of which are the Consumer Confidence Report and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Index. If consumer confidence is rising, it is more likely the consumer will spend their money. The PCE Index is the Fed’s favorite gauge on inflation. Keeping inflation low is important for maintaining a low interest rate environment.

Also, Tuesday through Thursday of this week there will be another round of Treasury auctions which could cause volatility depending on how they are received.

Breg-ometer:

Next 7 days: No significant changes

Next 30 days: Daily volatility; Rates should still remain in the same range

Next 90 days: Neutral

Courtesy:

Bob Bregitzer

Southeast Mortgage

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Formerly known a the Smyrna Hops & Barley Beer Tasting, now in it’s sixth year, it is now know as the Smyrna Beer Fest. Simpler and to the point, don’t you think?

Come sample some of the greatest local, domestic & import beers as well as limited wine tasting booths along with great food from Smyrna Market Village restaurants.

Entertainment includes live music & college football games on the big screens inside Atkins Park Tavern. Guests will receive an 7 oz commemorative drinking glass for beer tasting, program and a chance to win contests & raffles with great prizes & giveaways with paid admission.

This is the event you just have to be at on Saturday, September 5th, 2009, from 1pm – 6pm at Smyrna Market Village. Discounted advance tickets are $25 or $35 day of event at the gate.

Proceeds will benefit Mustard Seed Communities. This event is brought to you by your beer drinking buddies at USA Entertainment, Armada Communications, LLC and Atkins Park Tavern. Click here for info & tickets.

Quick Facts

• 6th Annual Smyrna Beer Fest

• LABOR DAY WEEKEND

• Smyrna Market Village

• Saturday, September 5th (1pm – 6pm)

• Event will feature over 100 beers from around the world, wine, food & entertainment with live music & college football on the big screen.

• Benefits Mustard Seed Communities.

• Tickets: $25 Advance, $35 Gate

• Dog-friendly

• Designated drivers admitted free

• Limited to the first 3,000 participants, so don’t delay.

Smyrna Market Village

2840 Atlanta Rd, Smyrna, GA 30080