48. Impending Doom and Free Money (snow + scholarships)

Georgia might be staring down a rare snow day, so we're leaning into it with a list of fun, very Georgia ways to make the most of it. We also share a little "winter reset" energy from our house purge (yes, The Purge… with alarms). Then we shift into local news: Kiwanis Club of Marietta scholarship applications are open right now, HOA reform is gaining momentum at the Capitol, Acworth just opened its first community theater, and Marietta Square's Piastra is transforming into a community-driven grocery and cafe called Asher & Rose. We wrap with a real estate segment that explains what "full service" actually looks like today, why strategy matters, and how we help buyers and sellers navigate timelines, inspections, negotiations, and risk without surprises.  Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:01 The Purge: winter reset, clearing clutter, sanity restored 00:07 Snow Day in Georgia: 5 favorites 00:07 Dirty snowman (pine needles and sweetgums included) 00:09 Suburban snow tubing (boat rope + 4x4 vibes) 00:11 The plastic bag boot hack (extend playtime, keep feet dry) 00:13 Snow cream recipe debate 00:14 Chris's "best in the world" hot cocoa setup 00:16 Local news: Kiwanis scholarships open 00:18 Local news: HOA reform and SB 406 discussion 00:21 Local news: Acworth's first community theater 00:23 Local news: Piastra becomes Asher & Rose 00:25 Real estate: what full service really means (buyers + sellers) 00:43 Wrap-up + subscribe Links and resources mentioned Marietta Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships (open now, closes March 15, 2026) Georgia HOA reform bill text (SB 406) Piastra transforming into Asher & Rose (reopening Jan 26, 2026) Acworth grand opening: Rena Henton Theatre (Roberts School Community and Education Center)    Quick show-note add-ons (from the episode) Snow cream (the "clean snow only" version):  1 cup clean snow + 2 to 3 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tbsp vanilla + 2 to 3 tbsp milk/cream. Mix gently. Eat immediately. Chris's snow day hot cocoa vibe: Dark cocoa mix + whole milk + homemade vanilla syrup + whipped cream + marshmallows + crushed candy cane (optional drizzle if you want to go wild). Marietta Kiwanis Scholarships: https://mariettakiwanis.org/scholarships Atlanta Magazine (Asher & Rose): https://www.atlantamagazine.com/dining-news/piastra-transforms-into-a-community%E2%80%91driven-grocery-called-asher-rose/ Sell or Buy a house ➡ sellectrealty.com Sell your house DIY ➡ simplylistatlanta.com Buy or Sell the city block ➡ toacommercial.com