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October 21, 2016

Internet Suffers HUGE Hack… Which Real Estate and Other Major Sites Are Affected?

If you’ve had internet problems today, you aren’t alone. Several major websites, including several of the Real Estate Search Sites, have suffered a hack and how you are affected.

Read below for more details:

from Inman.com

Having trouble accessing PayPal, NewYorkTimes.com, Twitter, Reddit, PlayStation Network (we know you were trying to play Skyrim today — don’t lie) or another major website or network today?

Apparently, hackers have been attacking one of the internet’s biggest hosts, Dyn, with a distributed denial of service (DDoS) assault.

And it appears as though the Zillow Group sites are among those who use Dyn servers to host their content.

This error message is currently appearing for both Zillow and Trulia.

An Inman reader on the Coast to Coast group also reported that the Arizona Association of Realtors eSign business tool, which is powered by GoPaperless, is being affected by the hack — no doubt other signature and productivity tools could be affected, too.

Dyn’s latest update about the attack was at about 12:45 p.m. PDT today. You can keep yourself posted about the host’s progress at that link.

What’s the point of a DDoS attack? Some reasons why hackers use them include:

To express displeasure against specific targets
To take down a competitors’ website
As an extortion technique — “Pay the ransom or we’ll take out your website”
To divert attention from another activity that the hacker might be doing — such as stealing data

It’s not clear what the purpose of a hack this size could be. Change your passwords, everyone!

Other websites that users have reported being affected by this attack include:

ActBlue
Ancestry.com
Atom.io
Basecamp
BBC
Big Cartel
Blue Host
Box
Braintree
Business Insider
CNBC
CNN
Cleveland.com
Constant Contact
Credit Karma
DailyNews.com
Disqus
Donorschoose.org
Elder Scrolls Online
Etsy
Eve Online
Eventbrite
Fortune
Fox News
Freshbooks
FT.com
Genonebiology.com
Github
GoPaperless
Grubhub
Guardian.co.uk
HBO Now
Iheart.com (iHeartRadio)
Imgur
Indeed.com
IndieGoGo
Intercom.com
Kayak
Livestream.com
Netflix
New York Times
NHL.com
NimbleSchedule
Okta
PagerDuty
PayPal
People.com
Pinterest
PlayStation Network
Qualtrics
Recode
Reddit
Salsify
SBNation
Seamless
Shopify
Soundcloud
Speedtest.net
Spotify
Squarespace
Starbucks rewards/gift cards
Storify.com
Survey Monkey
Time
Trulia
Twillo
Twitter
Urbandictionary.com
The Verge
Vox.com
Weather.com
Weebly
Wikia
Wired
Wix customer sites
WSJ.com
Wufoo.com
Xbox.com
Yammer
Yelp
Youneedabudget.com
Zendesk.com
Zillow
Zoho CRM

October 18, 2016

Fall Festival Fun!!!!

There are so many fun fall festivals and activities coming up! Our local communities and organizations are amazing for putting together these events for all of the local families! Here is a list of events coming up!

Griffin First United Methodist Church: Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct 26th 6:30

Rock Springs Church: Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct 29 2 p.m.

Zebulon Square: Saturday October, 29 from 6-8pm

American Legion Post 197: Haunted House Oct 28-Oct 31 (times vary)

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Christ Chapel @ Pike County School Track: Fall Festival Sunday October 30, 5 p.m.

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The Rock Ranch: Not So Spooky Halloween Festival October 29, 10 a.m. -8 p.m.

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October 14, 2016

See The New Pike County High Football Stadium Tonight!

The new stadium upgrades will be unveiled tonight at the Pike County High Football game. McLeRoy, Inc. is one of the scoreboard sponsors and several McLeRoy Employees will be in attendance for the unveiling tonight!

Football players, cheerleaders, fans and members of the community – as well as recreation football players and cheerleaders – will be able to enjoy the new stadium upgrades at the Friday, Oct. 14 home game. Gates will open at 5:45 p.m. to allow fans to explore the new facility. The new stadium has three separate buildings, providing concessions and restrooms. The building nearest the south gate is the ticket booth and will serve as the only point of entry for fans at all athletic events. The new stadium seating will comfortably seat many more and is even equipped with emergency lights in case of a power outage. The stadium’s new press box has three rooms and will allow the officials and announcer to work in the center room while home and away coaches work in the rooms on either side. A new sound system will allow everyone to hear announcements and music more clearly at events. (Article taken from Pike County Journal)

October 5, 2016

Things To Do: It’s Fair time!!!!

The Kiwanis Spalding County Fair begins Friday, October 7 and will be in town until October 15. This will be the 70th year that the Kiwanis have put on the county fair. There will be the usual rides returning, pig races and petting zoo Most of us have been waiting a whole year to eat more Korndawgs and candy apples! There’s something for the youngest to oldest to enjoy, rather you go to enjoy the wild rides or just to sit and play BINGO!

It’s always nice to see old friends, new friends and enjoy the family time at the fair. You never know who you will run into!

Here’s the schedule for entertainment during the week: (from Kiwanis Event Page)

ALL AMERICAN PETTING ZOO WITH PIG RACES AND PONY AND CAMEL RIDES – DAILY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH – BORN 2 DANCE LINEDANCERS 6:00 P.M. TO 7:30 – OUTDOOR STAGE, FOLLOWED BY OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH – LAWNMOWER RACING IN THE AFTERNOON LOCATED IN THE HORSE ARENA; AFTER SCHOOL SKATERS – INDOOR STAGE AT 7 P.M.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH – LAWNMOWER RACING IN THE AFTERNOON LOCATED IN THE HORSE ARENA; KEY CLUB FACE PAINTING IN THE GAZEBO

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH – COWETA COUNTY 4-H MOUNTED DRILL TEAM IN THE HORSE ARENA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH – GRIFFIN HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS PERFORM ON OUTDOOR STAGE; SPALDING COUNTY 4-H MOUNTED DRILL TEAM IN THE HORSE ARENA

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH – TO BE ANNOUNCED

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH – ARTISTRY IN WOOD CHAINSAW CARVING ARTIST; SPALDING COUNTY 4-H MOUNTED DRILL TEAM IN THE HORSE ARENA; SCOTT BARRETT PERFORMING ON OUTDOOR STAGE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH – ARTISTRY IN WOOD CHAINSAW CARVING ARTIST; BONNIE RIDGE BLUE GRASS BAND ON OUTDOOR STAGE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH – ARTISTRY IN WOOD CHAINSAW CARVING ARTIST; WADE TRACTOR ZERO TURN MOWER SKILL COMPETITION IN HORSE ARENA; IMPACT CHEER & DANCE ON INDOOR STAGE; MATT AND SHAYLA SINCLAIR, SCOTT CAGLE, AND JUSTIN LEE WOOD ON OUTDOOR STAGE

For more information check out their Facebook Page here

October 4, 2016

It’s a Holiday! Let’s Celebrate Taco Tuesday!

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There’s a National Day for everything these days, but this one for tacos is one that everyone will love and it happens to fall on TACO TUESDAY! Last year Americans ate over 4.5 billion tacos. That’s 490,000 miles of tacos, which could take you to the moon and back! We won’t discuss how many we are probably responsible for!

In our area there is certainly no lack of places to find tacos! Everywhere you turn there is a Mexican restaurant and growing more popular even non-traditional taco choices. Here are some of the places to grab dinner and celebrate tonight!!

In Zebulon:

El Mariachi 8925 US-19, Zebulon, GA 30295 770.567.0042

Traditional Mexican food and one we frequent often being right next door to our offices!

Oink Joint Located on the Square in Zebulon, GA OPEN MON-THURS 11-9PM & FRI-SAT 11-10PM 770.567.5455

Along with all of their award-winning BBQ and other options, they have some amazing tacos! Including Brisket Tacos, Pulled Pork Tacos, Kogi Tacos, Fried Chicken Tacos, Baja Fish Taco and a Buffalo Chicken Taco

In Thomaston: (Traditional Mexican Menus)

La Fiesta 1118 Highway 19 N 706.648.2138

US Bar and Mexican Grill 1082 Highway 19 N, Thomaston, GA 30286 706.646.5358

In Barnesville: (Traditional Mexican Menus)

El Durango 882 Veterans Pkwy Barnesville GA 30204 770.358.2784

El Aurora 202 Veterans Pkwy Barnesville, GA 30204 770.450.7117

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In Griffin:

El Toro Loco 1107 Ethridge Mill Rd Griffin, Georgia 30224 770. 227.7750 – Dinner on the patio is amazing!

La Parilla 1332 W Taylor St, Griffin, GA 30224 678.603. 1581

El Charro 1501 N Expy Griffin, GA 30223 770.412.8089 (Wal-Mart Shopping Center)

El Durango 650 N Expy, Griffin, GA 30223 770.229.1555

AND if you have a busy evening planned there’s always several Taco Bells in our area so you won’t miss out on celebrating this day!

September 30, 2016

Home for Sale Upson County | 107 Salbar St Thomaston | MLS #8076125

Very Cute! 4-sided Brick Home in Thomaston!

$95,000

Attached carport w/storage area
Kitchen w/all appliances, new dishwasher
Open to Dining and Living area
1 full bathroom in hallway
3 bedrooms
Master has 1/2 bath
All bedrooms have amazing sliding closet doors, nice closet space
fenced, large backyard, nicely landscaped front yard w/ rocking chair front porch.
Really cute starter home, or for the couple ready to downsize.
With Full price offer, owners are allowing a $4200 roof allowance.
Check out the full listing by clicking here!
Contact Kecia at McLeRoy to see this home!
- 770.567.3030 | 706.975.9779
- kecia@mcleroyrealty.com

September 26, 2016

Simple Fall Wreath Ideas You Can Make Today!

Wreathes are easy, quick, fun ways to change up your home for the changing seasons. You can change it up and create a welcoming door for your home yourself! Here are some ideas on some cute fall wreathes you can make yourself!!

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Blogger Margaret Pereira used a wire wreath form and faux hydrangeas to create a floral-themed accent for her front door.

Get the tutorial at Moving Forward Redesign.

Dried moss moss, wrapped around a foam wreath, creates a beautiful backdrop for orange accents.

Get the tutorial at It’s Overflowing.

gallery-1472062885-dsc06234 Metallic spray-paint turned bland faux leaves into a sparkling arrangement.

Get the tutorial at Frugal With a Flourish.

To keep t 1472062975-finalpic2 he brown tones of this craft consistent, spray paint your wreath brown before gluing tiny pinecones to it. Then, add burlap and orange ribbon for a burst of color.

Get the tutorial at Keep Calm and Decorate.

With the dried husks pointing outward, this festive door decoration almost looks like a giant sunflower. Pick up ears in a variety of colors for the full effect.

Totally DIY (and cheap!) wreath. Use fake leaves you can buy at Michaels. The whole thing probably takes 15 minutes.

September 13, 2016

It’s that time of year again… Pumpkins, Hay Rides and all the Fall Fun!

It’s time to transition from Summer to Fall! You either love it, and are hugely excited about all the pumpkin everything, or your sad that it’s time to cover the pool and put the swimsuits up until next year. A break from the heat and humidity is usually welcomed by this point in the year. A change in weather, scenery, new clothes, new home decor it’s time for FALL! Fall brings so many activities, festivals, fairs… Here are some ideas for your upcoming weekends in Georgia!

CRAFT FESTIVALS

The Cotton Pickin’ Fair – Gay, GA

October 1 & 2

The Concord Jubilee – Concord, GA

October 15 & 16

Pumpkin Patches and Farms!

Burt’s Farm?
Where: 5 Burt’s Farm Rd., Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 | 706-265-3701
When: Aug. 27 – Nov. 10, 2016
September and October 9-6 pm
November 9 – 5 pm

Pumpkins, sunflowers, and hayrides, plus a farm store.

Uncle Shuck’s Pumpkin Patch

Mitcham Farm
Where: 797 W Macedonia Church Rd, Oxford, Ga. |770-855-1530
When: Sept. 24 – Nov. 6, 2016
Fridays: 4PM – 10PM
Saturdays: Noon – 10PM
Sundays: 1PM – 5PM

Southern Belle Farms
Where: 1658 Turner Church Rd., McDonough, Ga. | 770-288-2582
When: Sept. 17 – Nov. 6, 2016 weekends only to the public
Sat. 10 – 9 pm and Sun. 1 – 6 pm, Fridays in Oct. from 4-9 pm
Open Columbus Day, Monday Oct. 10 from 10 – 6 pm

Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch
Where: 3781 E. Happy Valley Circle, Newnan, GA
When: October

If you’re looking for some pumpkin patch fun, then you need to check out Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch. There’s a rumor that there is even a corn gun. Head on over and check it out before it’s too late.

Yule Forest Pumpkin Patch?
Where: 3565 Hwy, 155 N, Stockbridge, GA 30281 | 770-954-9356
When: Pumpkin Patch is open during the month of October
Monday – Friday 4pm – 7 pm | Saturday and Sunday 10 – 6 pm

In addition to pumpkins, enjoy a jumping pillow, petting zoo, Halloween hayride, crazy maze, bee house, puppet show, and a science center. New this year is the chicken coop.

Rock Ranch
Where: 5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock, Ga. (between Barnesville and Thomaston, south of Atlanta)? | 706-647-6374
When: Saturdays Oct. 8 – November 5, 2016
Saturdays 10 am – 8 pm | Sundays 1 pm – 7 pm

The Rock Ranch is not your average pumpkin patch. Its an adventure destination like none other. From a miniature locomotive train ride, to flying through the air on amazing ziplines, to exploring a complete miniature town just for kids.

September 1, 2016

Home for Sale Spalding County | 423 Dora Street Griffin, GA | MLS # 8058923

Great investment property or first time home buyer!

New composite wood flooring
New bathroom fixtures
All new interior doors and new back door.
Fresh paint.
Call for your showing/beware of dog outside.
Appointment only!
Tenant occupied. Long time tenant, rents for $750 month. Tenant is not in a contract.
Check out the full details here!
Contact Sky for more information:
- email: Sky@mcleroyrealty.com
- call: 770.567.3030 | 678.898.3390

August 23, 2016

Gearing up for Local Fall Sports!

Now that school has started, we’re ready for all the fall sports to kick off, some of them have already. There’s most than just football in the fall, Volleyball and Softball are also going on now. Here are the local high schools’ schedules so you can make sure you don’t miss any of the excitement!