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Christopher Quinn

Christopher Quinn covers residential real estate in metro Atlanta. He has worked for the AJC since 1999, covering a range of beats, from local government and the General Assembly to nonprofits.

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Festivals = family fun

Metro Atlanta’s spring festivals celebrate food, drink, music and fun. Here’s a list of upcoming or ongoing festivals to make the most of your week and weekend.Taste of AlpharettaSatisfy every epicurean whim with tasty bites from more than 50 Alpharetta restaurants.The May 9 event, traditionally held on a Thursday evening, ...

Fiesta Atlanta offers visitors a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring food, local, national and international recording artists, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, a 5K race, youth soccer clinics, and arts and crafts at Centennial Olympic Park. 2012 AJC FILE PHOTO

Metro Atlanta’s spring festivals keep the party going

Metro Atlanta’s spring festivals celebrate food, drink, music and fun. Here’s a list of upcoming or ongoing festivals to make the most of your weekend.Georgia Renaissance FestivalCostumed characters roam the 32-acre “kingdom” presided over by Henry VIII. The 28th Georgia Renaissance Festival runs through June 2 in Fairburn. Knights in ...

Williamson Bros. chef Juan Mendez checks on the barbecue last year at the Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival on the Smyrna Village Green. The spring version of the event includes art, food, music and entertainment. DAVID TULIS / AJC SPECIAL

Community fests welcome spring, fun

The rolling series of spring festivals in metro Atlanta communities continues this weekend. Get out and enjoy the fun at: Inman Park Festival “Atlanta’s best street festival” throws a spirited, eccentricity-embracing spring fling. The quirky parade (2 p.m. April 27) brings out creative expression, with appearances by the Attache Case ...

With spring in air, festivals are plentiful

Metro Atlanta offers spring festivals for nearly every taste, type and fantasy. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on this weekend. Pick one, jump in the car and come on out. Georgia Renaissance Festival Costumed characters roam the 32-acre “kingdom” in Fairburn presided over by Henry VIII, inviting all comers ...

Chef Linton Hopkins, with his Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch Public House, is one of the reasons that Atlanta is on Southern Living’s list of the South’s 10 tastiest towns. Photo credit: Courtesy of Atlanta History Center

Mighty tasty, Atlanta food scene scores high

Atlanta came in fourth in Southern Living magazine’s lineup of the South’s 10 tastiest towns. Editors identified the most compelling food destinations across the region and allowed readers to vote for their favorites once per day from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28. The poll comes out in the April 19 ...

Tailgating at the Georgia Dome

If Atlanta Falcons fans can tailgate through winter months, basketball fans ought to have no problem, even if the team jerseys they are wearing are sleeveless. For those driving in and cooking out, here’s the scoop. If you were hoping to find a place to park that recreational vehicle at ...

Final Four activities extend beyond games — some are free and open to public

So what if you don’t have tickets to the Final Four?There are still many activities you can join in downtown, including some top-notch free college basketball games and big-name concerts.Get the family, get in the car or on MARTA and hit Atlanta for these good times:Division II and III Championship ...

Easter church attendance slipping

Going to church on Easter Sunday — one of the holiest and most attended services in the Christian calendar — is no longer a must-do even for the faithful. Among self-identified Christians, just over half said they will attend Easter services this year in a recent poll taken by LifeWay ...

Schwartz Center, Spivey Hall announce schedules

Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts and Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall are bringing top musicians and performing artists to the region in the next year, enhancing the quality of the Atlanta arts scene. Philip Glass, a founder of minimalism who is still pushing the edges of American music ...

The Atlanta International Auto Show runs March 13-17 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Atlanta car show to draw thousands downtown

Technology is changing the way we drive cars, and many of the latest gee-whiz gadgets will be on display at the Georgia World Congress Center next week. The 31st annual Atlanta International Auto Show, expected to attract thousands March 13-17, will feature the newest lineups and latest driving technology from ...