Brian Vanderhoff's North Fulton Real Estate Blog: May 2012

An area outlet retail and entertainment facility announced the opening of a 40,000 square foot skatepark.

Black Diamond Skatepark, the first Georgia location, will open at 3 p.m. June 1 at Discover Mills.

"Discover Mills continues to be an ideal destination for families looking to enjoy our vast selection of name brand outlets, unmatched savings and incredible entertainment," said Karl Woodard, general manager at Discover Mills. "Black Diamond Skatepark complements our unique brand of shopping and provides another fun and affordable way for families to spend the day at Discover Mills."

New Jersey's Black Diamond Skatepark, founded in 2005, will open its first location in Georgia in Discover Mills' Neighborhood 3. The 40,000 square foot location, featuring an awesome skatepark, a large pro shop and a retail area offering skateboards, snowboards, surfboards, apparel and shoes will add more entertainment and excitement for Discover Mills shoppers.

Black Diamond Skatepark is the latest addition to join Discover Mills' mix of more than 180 stores, restaurants and family fun entertainment venues. Other popular destinations already enjoying success include the first ever Sears Fashion Outlet, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Forever 21, Journeys, Burlington Coat Factory, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Lunar Mini Golf and more.

"Opening our first location in Georgia is a significant milestone for Black Diamond Skatepark and we are confident that our unique retail entertainment concept will enjoy continued success," said Dan McCollister of Black Diamond Skatepark. "Local residents and visitors alike will be drawn to Discover Mills for great shopping and now the fun and excitement of skateboarding and more."

Labels: Black Diamond Skate Park, discover mills, New Skate Park, Skate Park

So much seems to go wrong for RIM that it's almost impossible not to feel a little sorry for them. Instead, feel sorry for a swathe of over 2,000 employees who are about to be axed by the company in a desperate attempt to make the BlackBerry profitable once more.

All Things D reports that over ten percent of RIM's staff is set to be sacked over the summer. One source explained to All Things D that:

"RIM has about 16,500 employees worldwide now... That number will be down to 14,500 before the summer's over. … 14,500 or less."

Eeep. Last summer, RIM axed a similar number of staff—but clearly that wasn't enough. Apparently the cuts are exptected to be company-wide, with every division taking a hit, but I'd like to nominate the marketing department for an extensive clear out. [All Things D]


http://gizmodo.com/5913728/rim-is-axing-ten-percent-of-its-employees

Labels: Blackberry, RIM

Angela Pulliam-Salay of Johns Creek has been reported missing.

According to family members, she was last seen leaving her residence Sunday, May 27. She was on foot and wore a gray Peachtree Road Race t-shirt and yellow shorts with a stripe down both sides.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should please contact Johns Creek Police at 678-474-1600.

Labels: Angela Pulliam-Salay, Johns Creek, woman missing