"Java & Jive" is what it's called.  It's the new happening scene in Conyers and yes... it's going on every 2nd and 4th Saturday at... STARBUCKS on Highway 138!  Who knew? If you're looking for a relaxed, "artsie" vibe, then this may just be a pitstop you may want to make.Live MusicPoetryArt ExhibitsOpen MicNetworkingTournamentsGrab a latte, sit back and relax!  Where else can you go out for the price of a cup of coffee?Starbucks, 1515 Highway 138, Conyers, GA, (770) 602-0292 11/28/2007

Is there a difference between moving to a city or an unincorporated area?You bet there is!  Before you move, you need to know the differences.So you've found the area where you want to live!  Now the questions is should you move to the little local city or the unincorporated neighborhood?  What is the difference between a small city and a small unincorporated town in the same area?  There are important differences, pros and cons to each, that can affect your lifestyle.  The choice is yours.The Incorporated CityPRO:  Incorporated cities have many good services to offer. Garbage is collected more than once a week and includes collection of yard waste and household goods. Special days are also set, usually several times a year, for collection of hazardous household chemicals. City water ha... 06/22/2007

Preparation is key if you're planning on selling your home. It goes without saying that preparation is the key to getting things done. With your home, you have to give it the once over to impress potential buyers. Before you go out on a date, what do you do?  You clean up and put on your best outfit in an effort to make the best impression. When it comes time to sell your car, what do you do? You wash and wax it all in an effort to make it look as good as possible before potential buyers come to look at it. This general approach of preparation is true for everything from job interviews to meeting a potential client. Well, your home is no different. If you are planning on selling your home, it needs to look as appealing as possible. Most people know this, and take basic steps to clean a ... 06/21/2007

When you decide to sell, the first thing you should do is investigate the local housing market.  Many newspapers list the selling and asking prices of recent sales, plus how long the houses were on the market.  Note the prices for your neighborhood during the last several months.Check how sales were running say, a year ago, so you get an idea of whether the market is heating up, cooling down, or staying put. This exercise should give you a sense of what your home is worth.Selecting an agentYou may decide that you can sell your home without an agent. It's an attractive thought, since you would save 6 percent of the selling price, the average broker fee.  Once you balance that 6 percent against the work involved in effectively marketing a house, being available at all hours to show it, an... 06/04/2007

WHAT:   E-RECYCLING DRIVE WHEN:   Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Parker Road Facility Parking Lot 1400 Parker Road WHAT:    KCRB will host an Electronics Recycling (E-Recycling) Drive. Rockdale residents may drop off electronics, regardless of working order  All of the collected items will be recycled. Rockdale residents don't even have to get out of their car... volunteers will be on hand to unload all items. The following is a list of the only items accepted during the E-Recycle Drive.  All items will be accepted at no charge.  There is one exception... televisions.  There will be a $10 charge to accept each television. ITEMS ACCEPTED: Computer monitors, Computer CPUs, Laptops, Printers, Cell phones, Disk drives, Keyboards, Floppy drives, Record players, Typewriters, Fax m... 06/01/2007

I just scored REEEALLY big points today!  They accepted the contract!  Who is "they" you ask.  Well, they're a builder right here in Conyers, Georgia.I took a client to a new home community last week.  We found the perfect home... 4/2.5, formals, large kitchen with working center island, walk-in pantry, ceramic tile backsplash, 42" cherry cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, HUGE master suite... approx. 3,100 sq. ft. of living space!  The price... $246,000.Well... that $246,000 turned into $214,990!!!  The on-site agent called back and forth to his Sales Manager several times.  We spent a few hours at the Sales Center.  We needed to know what the bottom line number was.  We eventually wrote it up and it came back ACCEPTED!  Wait, it gets better!  The $10,000 ... 05/30/2007

CNN and Money Magazine named six cities in the Metropolitan Atlanta as among the most desirable U.S. cities in which to live.  Of course Conyers, Georgia was on that list!  Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Sharpsburg, Douglasville and McDonough were also co-stars.If you are already a part of Conyers, appreciate it.  If you're looking to join us, good move!  Hurry up and get in while you fit in.       05/29/2007

A little bit about Conyers...Rockdale County is a fast growing and dynamic suburban community located 24 miles east of Atlanta on Interstate 20.  It is about 130 square miles in size - the second smallest of Georgia's 159 counties.  Conyers is the only incorporated city in Rockdale County.Conyers has a very "family-friendly" community that is appealing to parents who want a safe, wholesome and progressive environment in which to raise their children.With one of the top school systems in the state and the nation, education is another drawing point to this close-knit community.  Rockdale's students consistently rank very high among their peers in the state and metro area on skills tests.  There are 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools and a brand new career acad... 05/27/2007