Vote for the Best Grocery Store in Cascade

What is the best grocery store in Cascade? Vote for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

The nominations are in, and now it's time to choose the best Grocery Store in Cascade Patch. Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17. Winners in all Readers Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24. PS: Sign up for the Cascade Patch newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news and have it delivered right to your email account.

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Kroger Celebrates Re-Opening of Metropolitan Parkway Store at 10 a.m., June 6th

Kroger reopens Metropolitan Pkwy store in style.

Residents up and down Metropolitan Parkway are invited to attend the Grand Re-opening of their neighborhood Kroger Grocery store at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6th. “As one of our largest stores in the Atlanta area, the Metropolitan Parkway location has always been a neighborhood partner, and committed to serving   the community,” says Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Now with improved amenities and expanded product lines, we are thrilled to open the new store and provide customers with an enhanced and convenient shopping experience.” The newly renovated Kroger features: WHERE:               Kroger 2685 Metropolitan Parkway Atlanta, GA 30315

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Stanton, Beecher Hills Win Kroger Grants

The Cascade schools participated in the company's Earning Plus Learning program.

Frank L. Stanton and Beecher Hills elementary schools have each won $1,500 in grants from Kroger. Kroger’s Atlanta Division – which includes Georgia, South Carolina, eastern Tennessee and northern Alabama – is donating a total of $12,500 in grants to nine Atlanta-area schools as part of its “Earning Plus Learning” program. The annual contest invited schools across the Division to creatively demonstrate how they promoted the 2011-2012 theme, “Healthy Living,” within their communities. The Earning Plus Learning entries took the form of scrapbooks, photos, videos, essays, news clippings and more. All entries were reviewed by a panel of judges comprised of local and regional community leaders and the Kroger Community Involvement Team. Other …

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Save Money at the Pump

Got sticker shock? New gas taxes for Georgians have drivers on the prowl for the lowest fuel prices in the city.

Drivers in Georgia are experiencing a 3 cent hike in gas prices this week, due to the state's automatic gas tax that went into effect this past Sunday.  According to Monday's Georgia Public Broadcasting News, "A check on gas prices this morning according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report shows the average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.84. That represents a rise of 11 cents over a week ago." Frugal motorists are looking for anything that will help ease their pain at the pump. Here are a few tips that may help make your commute this month a little less painful. 1.  Get 10 Cents Off Per Gallon  Deal:  Gas prices have been rising quickly over the past few months but savvy Southwest Atlanta shoppers are finding a way to receive a 10¢ …

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Frugal Family: Attention Kroger Shoppers!

This week we focus on one of the best known grocery chains in the south, Kroger. Find out how to get the absolute best deals at one of Atlanta's favorite stores.

We are going beyond coupon clipping 101 in this article.  So fasten your seat-belts....this is how you REALLY save at your local Kroger 1.  Transfer a Prescription Deal:   Currently, Kroger stores are offering $25 to customers for every prescription you transfer from another drugstore.  According to their 1-800 customer service representatives, the Atlanta market allows for up to $300 worth of transfer fees to be collected per household during each calendar year.  How it Works:  Bring in your empty pill bottle, the label from your previous prescription or visit your previous pharmacy to receive your prescription number.  Drop off your prescription with the Kroger pharmacy, and when you return for pick up, $25 in cash will be loaded onto …

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Frugal Family: Getting Something for Nothing (or Almost Nothing)

A little something for everyone in our weekly list of local deals.

Today's deals are a hodge podge of goodies I've found in my travels around town this week.  No cute or clever themes in my discounts this time...but there are plenty of great deals! Enjoy! 1. Free Flat tire Repair at Kauffman Tire Deal:  The next time your tire goes flat, throw on the spare and head over to Kauffman Tire.  Doesn't matter if you purchased the tire from them...they will fix it (if it's patchable), for FREE!  When I first heard of this service I didn't believe it, but when I tried it I was delighted.  Needless to say, I went out of my way to go to them for my next tire purchase.  While you are there, enjoy the FREE Wi-Fi.  Nearest locations to SW Atlanta include Morrow and Riverdale. Good Through: Ongoing 2.  Any Burger, Beer…

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Southwest Atlanta Clinics, Pharmacies Offering Discount Flu Shots

Cascade grocery stores, pharmacies offer discounts on 3-in-1 vaccine to help fight winter bug

With New Year's around the corner, catching the flu bug can put a serious damper on holiday plans. And though the 2010 flu season is much better than the scare of 2009's H1N1, it is a good idea to consider getting the flu vaccination as the 2011 winter months settle in. "I think the flu shot is a must during this time of year, I have been getting mine for the past several years and encourage my family to do so as well," says Walvella Bell-King of Fulton County Health and Wellness.  "The vaccine helps people from getting really sick and the cost factor isn't a legitimate excuse anymore." Bell-King said Fulton County Health and Wellness partners with nonprofits like Black Women's Wellness to offer free and discount flu shots.   "Everyone …

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