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• On the article Encore Parkway Bridge Project Given $1 Million

  Kelli S

  5:14 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

  Whoohoo! I was wondering the status of this project. Happy it's moving forward.

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• On the article Nominate Your Favorite Hair Salon

  Kelli S

  4:44 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  A salon posts a request for votes on its Facebook page and shoots to the lead. That's why it's hard to put a lot of confidence in contests like this. It becomes more of a social media contest than a real survey. Note: I'm not saying the salon isn't good, just pointing out a fact about the nature of these 'contests.'

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• On the article Nominate Your Favorite Hair Salon

  Kelli S

  4:47 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

  Priscilla at Bob Steele Salon on Windward. Been going to her for 3 years & love her! Does awesome color.

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• On the article Nominate Your Favorite Doughnut, Cupcake or Pastry Shop

  Kelli S

  4:46 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

  Jilly's cupcakery! Near Mansell / Hwy 9. (there's also one in the Windward Kroger shopping center, but I haven't been).

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• On the article Nominate Your Favorite Margarita

  Kelli S

  4:43 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

  another vote for Pure!

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• On the Blog Post Thank You Fulton County!

  Kelli S

  7:49 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

  I got my notice yesterday and it didn't change from last year. I'm an Alpharetta owner.

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• On the article Alpharetta Studies Convention, Performing Arts Center

  Kelli S

  12:21 am on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  Interesting. That (Performing Arts Center) was in the plans 6 years ago in the Cousins Development for near the site of the amphitheater, off of Encore Parkway, when I purchased my condo.

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• On the article Will Alpharetta Make Avalon Too Costly to Build?

  Kelli S

  11:06 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

  I think the 'smell a rat' comments are amusing, considering the majority of posters who are posting repeatedly (Linda and No name and William come to mind without scrolling back up) are against the project.

  I, like Kevin, live near and drive past this half-built eyesore every day. And everyday since all of this started is a reminder of what 'could be,' but isn't because we're arguing over 250 high end rental units. Yet nobody cares about the ones down on Mansell. But these, which will be over retail, if I understand properly and not stand alone units, are a problem?

  I spent 5 days at The Domain in Austin (stayed at the Westin onsite) on a work trip and absolutely loved it. We walked around each night, ate in a different restaurant, etc. I said several times, "man, this place is awesome, I wish there was something like this in Atlanta," and now we have the opportunity, and we're willing to throw it away over what I consider to be a small issue. I'm not a 'paid supporter,' I'm just passionate about what I believe in. Just like those of you intent on arguing against it.

  I think the focus should be more on the rules and management of the rental units, making sure that they are constructed properly and additional sound proofing is in place, making sure that they adhere to # of occupants, etc. so that they remain high end structures. And then focus on breaking ground for construction.

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• On the article Will Alpharetta Make Avalon Too Costly to Build?

  Kelli S

  10:12 pm on Monday, April 9, 2012

  I don't at ALL believe that Avalon is anything like a typical apartment complex, and that it is precisely what Alpharetta needs, in order to attract well-educated, affluent 30s and up adults who want something different than 'typical suburban house.'

  Let me add, I am an Alpharetta resident and homeowner for 5+ years, and I have no affiliation to the city council, chamber, Patch, NAP, etc.

  When I purchased my home off of Westside Parkway I did so based on the fact that it was eventually supposed to be a 'live/work/play' community. Then the market tanked and we got the Amphitheater, but not much else. The atmosphere at Avalon is exactly what I WANTED, it just didn't exist. I chose to buy *almost* what I wanted because I was tired of commuting. But none of the rest of my coworkers (30-something, college educated, full time corporate employed individuals) made that choice because Alpharetta is 'boring.'

  There's just so much good that I can see coming from this development that I think it's silly to argue over 250 high end rental units. Why didn't we have this discussion about the 340-unit apartment complex currently under construction at Mansell Road. Isn't that just like the ones in Sandy Springs that Linda mentioned? THAT one I would have voted against, but nobody asked.

  The market is different these days, and I don't think it's fair to punish NAP b/c the city allowed rental units to go over their plan. Get rid of the eyesore, and let's get building!

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