This Week: Phaedra Parks Book Signing, New Spelman Leadership Series and more

5 things happening this week in and around Cascade.

New Homes for Sale in Cascade, Southwest Atlanta

Parody Products, Presidential Hopefuls and Political Scions

Vote in this week's polls and see how others have voted.

The Metro Atlanta Week in Review

Headlines from metro Atlanta Patch sites during the first week of November 2013.

Local Data: Where Vets Live, Out-of-Staters and Home Prices

Taking brush strokes of data to create a picture of the Cascade area.

Youthbuild Program Recruiting Local Young Adults 18-24 for Construction Training

Top Blogs: Winter Weather on the Way; School Rules; and Election Perspective

A look at this past week's most popular Patch blogs across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

TODAY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 113th Church Anniversary

Ballethnic's "Urban Nutcracker": A 20-Year Holiday Tradition

Rainbow system

The Best Blogs on Patch: Tips on Homeschooling and Injury Prevention

Here's some of the best blogs we saw this week across the country on Patch.

SisterTalk-Judge Penny Brown Reynolds

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Small Businesses: A Social Media Checklist and Other Tips for you!

For our small business community, we bring you a weekly roundup of top stories from Small Business Patch.

Eat Protein, Fight Cold and Flu Season

Adding a protein boost to your diet may keep you healthy this flu season.

Map: Where Have the Most Homes Increased in Value?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes whose value increased across town.

Nov. 8, 2013: Metro Atlanta Top Headlines

Randolph-Lucas House moving down Peachtree; GA 400 tolls ending this month; Zoo Atlanta rhino gets named; and more, as Patch rounds up the top stories for Friday, November 8, 2013.

Spelman College Sisters Chapel/WISDOM Center Launches Faith Based Leadership Series

6 Brunch Recipes Worth Waking Up For

4 Greats Reasons Your Business Should Blog on Cascade Patch

Run a local business? Wondering how to make a greater online presence for your company?

Atlanta District 10 Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service

Stealing from Great Grandma, Door-to-Door Drug Seekers, and More Nudity

It wouldn't be a Weird Crime roundup without someone getting naked, right?

TEDxYouth@TheBeltline - THE SPARK!

Race by David Mamet

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Stomach Flu Closes School, Man Sentenced in Love Triangle Killing and BUI Fatality Trial Continues

A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.

POLL: How Often Do You Play the Georgia Lottery?

Since its inception, the Georgia Lottery has had sales exceeding $45 billion. Have your purchases been a part of that total?

Fellowship of Faith to Honor America’s Veterans

Trailer, Review: 'Thor: The Dark World' Is a Glorious Norse Gods Buddy Film

Burdening the multiplex with bulging plots, bulging pecs and glorious purpose.

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

KPMG’s Nationwide “Reading Relay” comes to Perkerson Elementary, 11/8

KPMG volunteers will read to students; Each student will receive five new books to take home;

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Hold Open Call Auditions, Sunday in Midtown

If you have the talent, show it off!

Cascade Road Clean-Up and a 113th Church Anniversary, This Weekend in Cascade

Plus a special Heaven Bound performance.

Celebrity Makeup Artist, Gwynnis Mosby, to Hold a Professional Makeup Artist Conf.

Nov. 7, 2013: Metro Atlanta Top Headlines

State Sen. Jason Carter running for governor; Home invasion in Midtown; City selling East Atlanta fire station property; and more, as Patch rounds up the top stories for Thursday, November 7, 2013.

One Jackpot Crosses $100 Million Mark

Georgia lottery players can chase the growing multi-million dollar jackpots this weekend starting with Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.

PATCH VOICES: In Schools Superintendent Search, Place Value on the Value of One’s Place in APS

'This salary, though, for the new superintendent, it says, like corporations, that the leader is valued way more than the workers.'

A Different Eye: Sistagraphy Celebrates 20 Years of Photography Extended

A Different Eye: Sistagraphy Celebrates 20 Years of Photography Extended

Map: Do Veterans Live in More Impoverished Parts of Town?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of families living below the poverty line and the percentage of veterans across town.