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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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Sanjeev Uppalluri, a 5th-grader from Fulton Sunshine Academy, was a finalist in the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. Courtesy of National Geographic Society

Roswell fifth grader finishes third in national geography bee

The mind of Sanjeev Uppalluri took off for places unknown at the age of 2, when an uncle gave him a globe of the world. Sanjeev, a Roswell kid, wanted to know more about the planet. More. More is better for Sanjeev and he proved it this week. The Fulton ...

On MyAJC.com: Weekend fests spell fun

The festivals keep on coming as the unofficial start of summer looms. The Memorial Day weekend is still a week away (with the Atlanta Jazz Festival and the Decatur Arts Festival on tap), but there are plenty of fests to fill this coming spring weekend. Read on to see the ...

Mariella Owens, a Mableton artists, arranged her pottery display at the 2012 Canton Festival of the Arts. The Cherokee County family-friendly event featuring music, books, authors and art takes place this weekend. BRENDA J. TURNER_KACOM.COM.

Festivals spell weekend fun, music

Canton Festival of the Arts This two-day outdoor arts festival in Canton showcases fine arts and crafts, seminars on living green and books and authors. The artist market is the centerpiece of the festival, while the literary celebration brings together authors and their fans. An art-centered children’s experience, food and ...

Kebbi Williams’ free Music in the Park concert attracts a number of professional musicians and has become so successful it is moving this year to a larger venue, the Wren’s Nest at 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. S.W. PHOTO BY CARRIE TUMLIN

Williams brings musical success home for annual free concert this weekend

You can catch saxophonist Kebbi Williams in a free concert fresh off another musical triumph — the Grammy-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band, of which he is a member, this month won the Rock Blues Album of the Year from the Blues Music Awards. Williams is putting on his third annual Music ...

Members of the Rialto Jazz for Kids perform at the 35th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 26, 2012.

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 Alpharetta Satisfy every epicurean whim with tasty bites from more than 50 Alpharetta restaurants. The May 9 event, traditionally held on ...

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 ...