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Monday August 30, 2010

Release Date: 08.30.10 | Location: All Metro Atlanta | Organization: SEMCO Productions

Free Admission on Friday, Sept. 24 to Realtors and the Atlanta Housing Industry at the 2010 Fall Atlanta Home Show

Popular Three-Day Show Features the Latest Products and Innovations for Home Remodeling, Landscaping and Décor

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ATLANTA – The 27^th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show will bring ideas, innovations and experts in the home improvement and remodeling industries to Atlanta’s Cobb Galleria Center Sept. 24-26, 2010. On Friday, Sept. 24, SEMCO Productions is offering free admission to professionals in the housing industry and other real estate professionals. Free Friday admission will be given to licensed real estate agents, professionals who work in the housing industry as well as members of

• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
• Home Builders Association (HBA)
• National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
• Georgia Real Estate Investors Association (GaREIA)
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC)
• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
• MALTA (Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association)

“All a real estate or housing professional has to do on Friday is show is his or her business card for free admission, said Atlanta Home Show Director Michael Schoppenhorst of SEMCO Productions. “This is our way of offering a benefit back to the industry, as well as giving professionals an easy way to educate themselves on the newest products and services available to homeowners,” he said.

The longest-running home show in Atlanta will feature exhibits from hundreds of local home improvement companies, as well as seminars on a variety of topics. Guest speakers and hands-on demonstrations will provide attendees with tips and advice on home remodeling and repair, gardening and landscaping, energy savings, cooking, decorating, outdoor living and more. There also will be activities for children, live radio broadcasts and culinary demonstrations.

This year, eight of metro Atlanta’s top designers have been selected to create a beautiful seating area in a collaboration featuring various styles and design aesthetics. The vignettes will be part of the all-new “Total Wine & Design Experience” area presented by Total Wine & More, and the designers will be available throughout the Show to discuss the design process with attendees. A $5 donation to Hope Atlanta, the programs of Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta, is required in addition to Show admission for adults to sample eight different wines from around the world.

A full roster of speakers will be on hand each day, including Joe Washington of HGTV’s Ground Breakers, Tonya M. Williams of HGTV’s Designed to Sell and Bang for Your Buck and Farmer D of Farmer D’s Organics. Belinda Skelton will host a live broadcast of WSB-AM’s The Lawn and Garden Show and Dave Baker will broadcast his WSB-AM radio show, The Home Fix-It Show, live from the Show Saturday morning, Sept. 25. Sponsors and promotional partners include National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Total Wine & More, MJSI, Inc., Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine, Cobb County Fire Department and ConsultAHomePro.com. For an up-to-date list of confirmed exhibitors and speakers, along with general show information, visit www.AtlantaHomeShow.com.

“As the economy recovers and home sales continue to improve, many people are considering buying or selling a home,” said Schoppenhorst. “At the same time, homeowners also are looking for new, energy-saving home improvement ideas. The Fall Atlanta Home Show offers innovative, affordable advice and products for beautifying a home for sale, updating or remodeling a current residence or adapting a home to accommodate family members well into retirement years. Everything is under one roof, giving attendees the opportunity to comparison shop, see the products and talk to the experts.”

The Cobb Galleria Centre is located at Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339. Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 6 p.m. Adult tickets are $10. Children 12 and under and adults 65 and over are admitted for free. Two-day passes are available for $15. Discount coupons are available through the website or the Show’s Facebook page. On-site parking is free. The Show’s 24-hour information line is 770/798-1997.