Non-smokers save money on renter’s insurance

Do you currently carry renter’s insurance?  Uptown Buckhead Apartments strongly advises their residents to get a policy.  It’s really not as expensive as you may think.  In fact, you can save money on your policy in quite a few ways.  Here is one in an article I found about saving money on renter’s insurance.  Check out this video too.

Non-Smoking Household: Insurers are trying to cut costs too therefore are looking for people to insure that pose the least risk. Since a lot of accidental fires are caused by smokers, renter’s insurance companies are often giving a renter’s insurance quote and policy discount for non-smoking households.

Piedmont Dog Park Grand Opening, August 12

A nice, clean apartment community that is also pet-friendly is certainly coveted prize, especially one in a convenient intown location like Buckhead.  Who wouldn’t want  a great apartment that they can share with their best four-legged friend.  One of the small challenges, however, of living in an apartment with your dog is getting them to a pet-friendly location where they can run around and get some excercise.

Well, by next month, intown residents will have one more great location that they can add to the list of their pooch’s favorite places, as Piedmont Park (10th Street and Piedmont Road) will officially open it’s enlarged dog park.  Their three-acre dog run, located at the Park Drive Bridge, will get added trails, landscaping, benches and restrooms.

They are hosting a grand opening celebration on August 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and for a $50 donation, your pet can get a unique commemorative bone-shaped plaque inscribed with his name.  They also have a $5 admission option to the event that gets you and your dog an exclusive, pre-opening sneak peak as well as refreshments and a take home doggie bag!  So if you have no plans for that day, make a date with your dog!  For more info, call 404-875-7275.

(Photo Credit: ell brown)

Photos from the Uptown Buckhead social at Johnnies Hideaway

Thanks again to all who made it out to the Uptown Buckhead social at Johnny’s Hideaway this past Tuesday (May 4).  Everyone kicked back and had a great time.  Be on the lookout for more Uptown Buckhead events coming soon!  And if you have any suggestions, feel free to drop us a comment here on the community blog!

Uptown Buckhead’s Cutest Pet Contest!!!

The deadline for submission is Sunday, May 16th.

For residents and friends to vote, just login at the Uptown Buckhead blog anytime between May 17-26! All updates will be posted here.  Any questions? Leave a comment.  Don’t have a photo, just stop by the office and we’ll take one for you!

Charging your iPod could harm a Polar Bear

I know, it sounds rather ridiculous.  But the fact remains that collectively, we use WAAAY to much energy for the Earth to sustain.  Well, as Earth Day 2010 winds down, I thought I’d take it upon myself to share one last piece of “save the planet” information.

I just came across an article entitled Environmental Alarms Raised Over Home Electronics.  I think it has good advice that can be followed right here at Uptown Buckhead.  Here’s a brief excerpt (below).  Follow the link to read more.

The choice might not be quite that stark, but an energy watchdog is alarmed about the threat to the environment from the soaring electricity needs of gadgets like MP3 players, mobile phones and flat screen TVs.

In a report Wednesday, the Paris-based International Energy Agency estimates new electronic gadgets will triple their energy consumption by 2030 to 1,700 terawatt hours, the equivalent of today’s home electricity consumption of the United States and Japan combined.

Final Fogelman Four (or Five)

Hey Fogelman folks…the 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament is wrapping up this weekend and if you’ve been following, you know that it has been ripe with upsets. As for the Fogelman Bracket Challenge, it’s still too close to call. There are numerous scenarios that can play out, each one resulting in a different winner.

Here is what we know…

• If Duke wins, Richard Call from Stewarts Ferry in Nashville, TN will be your 2010 Champion. Way to go, Richard! But don’t count your cookies yet…
• If West Virginia wins, then Jon Hawks will take the crown. I’m a Big East Conference fan, so I must admit that I’m in Jon’s corner. Jon, we’re not sure which apartment community you’re representing so if you’re reading this, make sure you drop us a note.
• If Michigan State wins the tournament, then Amanda Hill will be our official champion. However, because she is not officially a Fogelman property resident, she is disqualified from collecting any prize. Any prize would go to the first runner-up that is actually a resident. Sorry, Amanda. Maybe you should consider moving to a Fogelman community J
• And if Butler wins, well, here’s where it gets a little tricky. Because no one gave them a fighting chance at the beginning of the tournament, there is no clear cut winner at this point. It all depends on who they play in the Championship. If Butler defeats West Virginia in the title game, then Janelle Crandall from Metro 67 in Memphis, TN will walk away with the prize. If Butler defeats Duke, the title goes to Dani Soto from Hampton Woods in Shawnee, KS.

Good luck to each of the finalists! Don’t forget to tune into CBS to watch the tournament semifinals tonight starting at 6pm, and then the Championship game on Monday, April 5 at 8pm.

Fogelman 2010 NCAA Bracket Challenge Leader Board: Are you on it?

The first weekend of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is in the books and the leader board for the Fogelman 2010 NCAA Bracket Challenge is set. With 50+ bracket submissions, this is sure to be a tight race.

A few interesting statistics developed among the Fogelman residents that participated. Among them…

• 31% of the participants picked Kansas to win it all.
• 14% picked Kentucky
• 12% picked Duke
• 7% picked Syracuse

Here is the leader board after the first two rounds of the tournament along with their pick to win the whole thing…

1. Kim Martin (Kansas), 46 pts.

2. Garrett James (Kansas), 44 pts.

2. Kate Asselin (Kansas), 44 pts.

4. Amanda Hill (Michigan State), 43 pts.

4. Heather Towe (Kansas), 43 pts.

6. Zach Hightower (N/A), 42 pts.

6. Chris Gholston (Syracuse), 42 pts.

6. Janelle Crandall (Kansas), 42 pts.

6. Dani Soto (Kansas), 42 pts.

10. Melissa Rosenthal (Kansas), 40 pts.

The tournament itself is proving to be one of the best in years, with major upsets and Cinderella stories playing out as the field battled to join the ranks of the “Sweet 16”. Northern Iowa’s upset over Kansas in the second round will definitely shake up the Fogelman Bracket Challenge leader board in the coming weeks.

If one of your neighbors has made it on the leader board, be sure to drop them a note of congratulations on your community’s Facebook page and cheer them on. And make sure you stay tuned to all of the drama in both the NCAA tournament and the Fogelman Bracket Challenge. I’ll post a new update next week.

The Regional Semifinals play out today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday, March 26-27), with the Regional Finals being played on Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28. Check your local CBS affiliate for game times.

Uptown Buckhead: Breakfast on the Go

We will be having Breakfast on the Go, Wednesday, March 17 at the entrance of Uptown Buckhead Apartments. We will be serving Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits, juice and fun stuff for St. Patty’s Day!

Bachelor Pad on a Budget: How to Redesign Your Pad for less than $500

If you’re like me, the shear thought of having to decorate your apartment is enough to make your mind spin.  For me, I just have too many tastes and I like too many different colors and styles.  Nothing would end up matching.

But beyond the aesthetic component to making your Uptown Buckhead spot look “cool”, there are a few modifications you can make to your space – especially if you have a limited amount, such as a studio apartment.  Check out these tips…and feel free to share your own ideas.

A Friendly Message

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.  ~Douglas Pagels

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