Labor Day Weekend - 2 Big Festivals on Sat & Sun!

We have our biggest weekend right around the corner with these 2 annual events. If you are staying in town that weekend go ahead and mark your calendar. Better yet you can get tickets now while they are discounted!

6th Annual Smyrna Beer Fest
Smyrna Market Village
Saturday, September 5 - 1pm - 6pm
"A History in the Tasting" with over 100's of the finest local, domestic & import beers available for tasting plus a couple of wines.
Tickets: $25 Advance, $35 Gate
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.smyrnamarketvillageevents.com
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5th Annual Beer & Whiskey Fest
Park Tavern @ Piedmont Park
Sunday, September 6 - 2PM - 11PM
This charity event will feature a variety of different whiskies & beers & 4 great tribute rock bands (80’s Hair Metal, Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute & Queen) plus BBQ while raising money for PAWS Atlanta (Atlanta's Largest Animal Shelter helping pets find loving homes).
Tickets: $8 by Aug. 14th, $10 after Aug 14th, $15 Gate
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.beerandwhiskeyfest.com
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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 3, 2009

What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 3, 2009

Posted: 03 Aug 2009 08:00 AM PDT

Mortgage markets improved last week despite a series of volatile trading sessions.

A combination of weaker-than-expected economic data and massive-sized Treasury auctions kept investors guessing and mortgage rates moving.

• Weak data nudged rates lower
• Treasury auctions pushed rates up

By Friday, however, momentum was in favor of lower rates and that's how the week finished up -- slightly more favorable overall.

It's the second consecutive week in which rates fell.

This week, markets will digest a host of new data. Rate shoppers can expect the volatility to continue.

Monday afternoon, Auto and Truck Sales data is released. We normally don't track this report, but because of the auto industry's role in the economy right now, strong numbers should lead to a mortgage bond sell-off, pushing mortgage rates higher.

Then, Tuesday, the Personal Income and Personal Spending report is released as well as the Pending Home Sales Index. Again, strength in the numbers should result in higher mortgage rates.

Thursday, Initial Jobless Claims will get the market's attention. The data has been trending lower over the past two months and, last week, the rolling, 4-week average posted its lowest mark since January. A reversal in the trend would likely boost the mortgage markets, helping rates to fall.

And, Friday, the jobs report is due.

With unemployment close to 10 percent nationwide and more than 3 million jobs lost this year, investors will respond to "less weak" data with enthusiasm -- a bad result for rate shoppers. No matter what the data says, it's sure to move markets.

Meet Congressman Tom Price to discuss Healthcare

Congress is currently considering legislation, that would significantly change healthcare in America. These drastic changes in policy are sure to affect all businesses. We invite you to share your thoughts and concerns on this issue, by participating in a conference call led by Congressman Tom Price.
The call will be held on Wednesday, July 29 at 9:30 a.m. Please R.S.V.P. to Thomas Beusse at (770) 565-4990 or thomas.beusse@mail.house.gov.