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News
Sweet and Tangy Chicken Curry
As promised, here is the recipe for the chicken curry served by Patch at the Hot Tamale Chili Cookoff in Grayson on Nov. 3, 2012. Enjoy! Recipe for Sweet and Tangy Chicken Curry...
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Patch's House & Home
Federal Radon Action Week: Oct. 15-21
The US Surgeon General and several health agencies are working together to promote the Federal Radon Action Week from October 15 – 21. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smo...
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Halloween
Fun (and Cheap) Halloween Decorations
It's gonna to be a great weekend for Halloween decorating. According to WeatherBug — the source for weather information on Patch sites — says it will be 73 degrees and sunny on Satur...
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News
Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your Home
Time is money, the old adage goes, but so is a well-winterized house. Stopping air leakages can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energ...
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Real Estate
When You Know It's Time to Sell Your Home!
In the day and age where the real estate market is filled with Foreclosures and Short Sales some people want to know when is a good time to sell your home? My answer is TODAY! As I spea...
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Government
Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted in Gwinnett County
Just in time for the onslaught of falling leaves, the ban on summer burning has been lifted effective today, Oct. 1, 2012. Oct. 1, however, remains a No. Burn Day due to weather condition...
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Patch's House & Home
Real Estate Q&A Regarding Short Sales
I am often asked by friends, neighbors and strangers alike what the "real" deal is with Pre-Foreclosure or Short Sales. A Pre-Foreclosure or what is commonly referred to as a Short Sale i...
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Patch's House & Home
Metro Atlanta Home Prices On The Rise
After several years of downward trends in home values, a leading real estate index reports that home prices are beginning a slow climb back in the plus column. The Standard & Poo...