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Private Quarters: Christmas extravaganza in Ellijay
No rooms go undecorated in Marcelle Rolan’s home during the holidays. “I am the queen of spray paint,” she says, laughing.
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Marcelle Rolan spends about six weeks preparing her and husband Calvin’s north Georgia home for the holidays. Her DIY decor includes swags, garlands, wreaths and more than a dozen Christmas trees, which join nativity scenes and elaborate table settings.--Text by Lori Johnston
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Atlanta Streets Alive begins its 2025 season of Sundays
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Photos: Falcons introduce their 2025 first-round draft picks
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Photos: Fine Water Summit Taste and Design Awards
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