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July 2008
A better search on accessAtlanta.com
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We hope you like the new features in the redesigned accessAtlanta search. The new search design lets you browse or search from thousands of entries in our comprehensive database. The search is also better organized so that you can find what you want easily. Browse event topics, restaurants, movies or by neighborhoods. A keyword search lets you refine your search parameters and see all related entries. So take a look and let us know if you have any problems or suggestions. Thanks.
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Did you know… ajc.com has a Facebook page?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
That’s right! ajc.com has jumped into the world of social media and joined Facebook. Do you have a Facebook profile? If so, become a fan of ajc.com by clicking on the “Become a fan” link on the top right side of the page. This page is updated several times a week with select Mike Luckovich cartoons and photo galleries. You can view and comment on videos from our LOL feature, which are short clips of local comedians performing at local venues. We will also be asking a discussion topic from time-to-time, so stay tuned.
As part of our Facebook introduction, we have also built several applications that you can put into your own Facebook profile profile page. We are working on more applications all the time, but you should check these out:
* ajc.com Popular Stories
* Braves updates
* Peach Buzz
These applications live within your Facebook profile page (and don’t send any of your personal information back to the AJC, by the way) so that you and your friends can get the latest Breaking News, Braves, and Peach Buzz updates instantly where you live, on Facebook.
We are working on this fan page continually, so make sure to check back. And, as always, let us know if you have anything you’d like to see!
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Lunchtime laughs, brought to you by ajc.com!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Now you can share your lunch with a joke - and we don’t mean your coworker! Come to ajc.com/lol for a lunchtime - or anytime - comedy break. See videos of Atlanta’s hottest comics doing their funniest routines at local clubs. New clips are added every Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. You can watch, laugh, rate, and comment on performances from local comedians. Be sure to share the video with your friends - so they can LOL (Laugh Out Loud), too!
Are there local comedians you’d like to see? Let us know!
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Not all ATL housing market news is bad
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s some good news - the 2007 Atlanta Home Sales report just came out, and there’s some great news here. Home sales are hot in Vinings; Cobb and Cherokee sales are moving; Gwinnett’s market is stable; and 5 ZIP codes in the metro area saw house values rise 30% or more.
Find all of this info and more in the new Home Sales report. See how your ZIP compares to others in metro Atlanta on home sales, prices, and market conditions. You can even search for houses for sale and research public and private schools in any metro area ZIP. Check it out!
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Who will you vote for on Tuesday?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Georgia general primary is next Tuesday, July 15. Do you know who you’re voting for? Do you even know who’s running or what local elections are being held? If not, we can help. Go to the Georgia Voter Guide at ajc.com/electionguide to find out who’s running in your district and to research the candidates. Check back after the election for results and information on runoffs.
ajc.com is also covering the national election on November 4, so continue coming back for articles, stories, and information on the national candidates. Answer polls, track campaign financing, even Vent about politics!
We want ajc.com/electionguide to be your top source for political and voting information - please let us how we’re doing.
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Search for Atlanta foreclosures
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ever wanted to search for foreclosed homes in metro Atlanta? We’ve made improvements to our foreclosure search tool, making it possible for you to search for foreclosures for free for 24 hours. Click here to check out this feature.
If you’ve used this service previously, you’ll understand why this is a deal; previous users paid about $2 for detailed info on each property.
Two caveats to users: After a few clicks, you’ll be asked to register for the service. Make sure you read the fine print on the user’s agreement and know when your free 24-hour window begins and ends.
Check out these properties before they go to auction!
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Luckovich cartoon changes address!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mike Luckovich’s cartoon is no longer a blog and has moved to a new ajc.com address. Click here to view and bookmark.
The new enhanced format features a larger, more-readable version of Mike’s cartoon and also allows readers to vote on whether they like the day’s offering . There are also links to lots of recent Luckovich cartoons and special galleries.
Bloggers who want to comment on issues in the news are invited to blog at any of four other Opinion blogs:
Mike’s cartoon appears Tuesday through Friday and Sunday.
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Life after the AJC Peachtree Road Race…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Now that you’ve run the Peachtree, check out your official race photo! You can view it and order copies by going to marathonfoto.com and entering your name and bib number.
Even though the race is over, our coverage isn’t. Read stories about this year’s race, send in your photos, and vote on this year’s shirt. You can even check your race time and become a fan of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Facebook!
We’re always open to your thoughts about what we should cover before, during and after next year’s race - feel free to give us your suggestions!
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Planning your travels
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Before you plan your next vacation or getaway, check out ajc.com’s Travel page. We’ve recently added a selection of online travel guides from Frommer’s, a best-selling name in vacation guides.
For more than 50 years, Frommer’s has published travel guidebooks, including the cost-saving series that began with “Europe on $5 a Day.”
Frommer’s provides ajc.com readers with online travel-guide content such as hotel and restaurant information, activities and attractions, nightlife and shopping, and insider tips to pull the vacation together. Frommer’s online travel guides serve as the perfect starting point for your travel planning. Our travel guides focus on Southeastern cities but also include destinations in the Caribbean and across the United States.
Click on the following sample link for Destin and Fort Walton Beach information and on this link for Destin visitor information (such as airports, etc.) for tips that makes vacation planning faster and easier.
Let us know what you think of the guides, and any destinations you would like to see added.
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