Here’s something to get excited about. Atkins Park Tavern in the Smyrna Market Village will be holding a very special dinner next Tuesday at 7pm. It’s a po’boy dinner paired with Abita beer.  The menu will be:

Traditional New Orleans Roast Beef - topped with hand cut fries, brown gravy, lettuce, tomato, mayo & pickles. This will be paired with an Abita Abbey Ale.

Paneed Veal Cutlet – red eye gravy, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo & pickles. This will be paired with an Abita Jockamo.

Louisiana Gator – sauteed, smothered in crawfish etouffee and swiss chese. This will be paired with an Abita Andygator.

Root Beer Float – Abita root beer and homemade ice cream

The dinner is $30 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Call Atkins Park Tavern at 770.435.1887 to make a reservation.

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2010 Best of Smyrna Vinings Contest

Less than one week to go in the 2010 Best of Smyrna Vinings contest. It’s certainly been a big hit and we’ve had thousands of votes. Voting continues through August 31st, so if you haven’t placed your vote you still have time. This is a great way to support your favorite local restaurants and businesses.

Some of the most popular and heated battles include the following categories:

• Pizzeria
  
• Tavern and Sports Bar
• Spa
• Pet Sitting
• Mexican Restaurant
  
• Japanese and Sushi Restaurant
  
• Italian Restaurant
  
• Gift Shop
• Breakfast & Brunch
• Bakery
• American Cuisine

Remember to vote. We’re cutting you off next Tuesday and will begin announcing the winners next month. Winners will initially be announced on Twitter and our Facebook Fan Page. So be sure to follow us at the Smyrna Vinings Twitter page or on the Smyrna Vinings Facebook Fan Page.

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The Week in Review:

Home loan rates increased about .125% after a highly volatile week.

What to Expect:

This week we get reports on two keys aspects of our economy – housing and employment. New and Existing Home Sales Reports as well as the Initial and Continuing Jobless Claim Reports are out this week.

Friday we receive the Gross Domestic Product Report, which is the broadest measure of economic activity. The GDP report is usually only a market mover when it is significantly different than expectations.

Breg-ometer:

Next 7 days: Possible day-to-day swings in rate, but staying in the same range

Next 30 – 90 days: Downward trend still intact

Courtesy of:

Bob Bregitzer

Southeast Mortgage

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2010 US 10K Classic Family Festival

The Family Festival is the Official Race Expo for the U.S. 10K Classic and is free to the public. The Family Festival is located at the Galleria Gardens on Saturday, September 4 (10 a.m. until 6 p.m.) and Sunday, September 5 (noon until 5:00 p.m.).

The Family Festival is the last chance for registered runners to pick up their race packets and timing chips. Registration is also available for those who want to sign-up (there is no race-day registration or packet pick-up). Race staff will be on-hand to assist with Customer Service solutions.

In addition to serving as a one-stop-shop for all of your race needs, the Festival also features an

• Artists Market
• Huge interactive kids area and
• Saturday’s Kid’s Classic Races.

The two-day event also features interactive displays, free samples, prizes and great bargains on apparel and fitness gear.

Galleria Gardens
Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339 (directly across from the Renaissance Waverly Hotel)

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2010 US 10k Classic Race

The U.S. 10K Classic races are always held on Labor Day (the first Monday in September). The 2010 race will be held on Monday, September 6, 2010.

The 17th Annual U.S. 10K Classic is Atlanta’s premier multi-event road race, bringing approximately 11,000 runners, walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional cyclists together for a single cause – raising awareness and funds for children’s charities in Georgia and for the future development of the World Children’s Center.

The U.S. 10K Classic is known for its hills, organization and runner-friendly benefits. Each finisher enjoys post-race food by Publix Super Markets, drinks from Gatorade and a finish line concert at Six Flags White Water park.

This 6.2 mile road racing and 100K Pro Cycling event is held on Labor Day each year in Atlanta, on U.S. Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway), a major four lane highway, offering a straight but challenging course. Race Participants include elite athletes from around the world, national and regional 10K running champions, international and regional cyclists, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes, corporate team runners, race walkers, walkers and people who just love to participate!

The U.S. 10K Classic was developed as a trust fund and legacy for children that it might continue to grow and expand, becoming an ever-increasing source of revenue for the charities that work to make life better for all children.

Monday, September 6, 2010

7:15 a.m. Men’s 100K Pro Cycling

7:20 a.m. Women’s 10K Cycling Sprint

7:25 a.m. Inline Skate

7:30 a.m. Wheelchair

7:45 a.m. 10K Run/Walk/Balance Walking

Online registration available at active.com, deadline for registering online is August 31, 2010. Please bring your e-mail confirmation to packet pick-up.

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