I used to do community theater; and along the lines of this contest I'm certain the surrounding theaters could always use a little bit of advertisement / reviews of upcoming shows. We have a great theater not too far from Peachtree Corners in the Lionheart, and several other surrounding ones. At least a calender of events would be highly useful.

I would love to win these tickets! To be honest, I've never really been un-satisfied with the Patch. Maybe more restaurant reviews in this area since I never know where to go out to eat or drink.

I'd like to see more rigorous journalism in the stories, but I also agree with an earlier suggestion that it would be nice to see info about local theater (there are several in the Avondale Estates/Decatur area alone).

I enjoy seeing the different local news/entertainment items in the Patch it helps me know more about Smyrna since I just moved into Smyrna about a year ago.

The smyrna_patch is great! Would love to see more community activities, such as class ratings for the community center, whats available to all ages (since the Smyrna website is somewhat difficult to navigate. So maybe a weekly spotlight on a group of classes or offerings in the area for residents?

I'd like to see something taken away, as opposed to added. The volunteer section has many listing of old events, and that takes away from the listings of organizations that have ongoing needs. Perhaps that section can be updated? Also, it would be nice if that area of the website was promoted a bit more. Thanks!

I enjoy the community news all in one place (without the bias). There's nothing that I would change at this time. I think the Patch serves its purpose!

More video would be nice Gaetana!

I want those tickets too ;-) I read the patch more often than I actually read the newspaper, for the pure fact that you highlight the top stories as well as include the good news and happenings that our local newspaper sometime miss. The only thing I would enjoy seeing more of is follow up stories, for example, when you do an article on someone with an illness or someone local that has been charged with a crime, just do a follow up story to let us know the update of the person, or the outcome of a trial. I know it would be impossible to do them all, so maybe do follow up stories on the stories that had the most comments. thanks!!

More follow ups on stories would be great- love all the upcoming event posts. Helps to keep us up to date on what's going on in the community

I'd love to win tickets! And would love to see more Pinterest/craft inspired art spotlights - spotlight of a cute craft to implement.

I love the patch and always enjoy the local high school sports coverage, so keep up the great work!!

I enjoy the community news patch brings, I still think that it can bring more arts related stories/news/event to it.

My mom writes for Patch! I really enjoy all the articles. Would love to see this beautiful peice of ballet!

Although I appreciate articles that post what will appear on a city council agenda that evening, I think articles outlining the outcomes and actions would be more illuminating.

I really enjoy the Patch and that my local Patch is cross-linked to others with more details on particular stories. What happened to the daily video that gave a great snippet on several stories? Also, I would like to see a bit more on what's going on in the area, with some highlights from other neighborhoods. Perhaps it could be arranged by category so readers can skip activities for seniors if that doesn't apply to them, or skip the activities for kids rather than having to scroll through everything if you add more information. I'd love to take my daughter to see this performance! Thanks for the great resource.

Patch is great - keeps me informed. I hope that all city council candidates are getting an equal opportunity in the Patch. At times it seems like the Patch is promoting a couple over everyone else.

Would love to win these tickets! Enjoy reading The Patch!

I too enjoy Patch, and had to really think about what I'd like to see. I enjoy playgrounds, parks and nature-exploration with my 2 children, so I'd love to read more about various spots in/around in Atlanta to visit.

I'd love to take my young son to see a ballet. Thank you Patch for keeping up connected locally!

I really enjoy reading the Patch..It gives so many timely updates on the happenings in
Lithia Spring and surrounding cities. I initially found out about Patch at the Parent Palooza event
last year. I've been attached every since.

I love everything the patch has to offer, I'd only say "more giveaways" ??? lol, thanks for this opportunity!

I enjoy reading Patch.com daily. I read both my neighborhood and adjoining neighbors (I live in Inman Park; work in Poncey-Highland). Now that you've got the Ballet up there that is what I'd like to see more of: reviews and updates on cultural happenings--articles written by your reporters or pieces written by educated, erudite readers.

Thanks for letting me add my two cents!

I'd love to see special events surrounding holidays that aren't advertised all that much. Not the big stuff in downtown Atlanta but some of the more local Alpharetta things like unusual Valentine's events/ideas, egg hunts, Mardi Gras events around town, etc. Free, cheap, and expensive options would be nice. Thanks!

I'd like to see more weekend kid-friendly FREE or low cost events listed or ideas for entertaining kids in Gwinnett.

I'd love to win these tickets so that my husband could plan a daddy/daughter date! I love the timeline of events for the day but wish there could be a list of events for the week. Some of the events take a little planning to get to, and reading about them that morning is a little too late. I, especially, am interested in weekend, inexpensive events for young children.

I'd love to see more service opportunities highlighted. The volunteer section doesn't seem to be updated or promoted much and I'd like to see ways we could reach out to each other through more meaningful connections right here in our community.

A restaurant review section would be awesome. Particularly reviews of new restaurants. To make it interactive, readers could rate the restaurant and provide their own comments. I love scoping out restaurant reviews before trying new places to eat. This would bring me back to the Patch more often. Thx!

I read the patch everytime! It's awesome and gives you the quick news you need for the day! I would love to win these tickets so my daughter and I can have a girls day out! She loves ballet :) My one suggestion would be to have a section for job openings.. I'm a nurse and to see and hear about the tough times that people are having job hunting and its scary. I think the more jobs we post the more we will fill. It's really a tough and competitive time out there for jobs and I hope for everyones sake that we can come together and find some jobs so they aren't wondering where the next meal for their family is going to come from!

What a great way to generate feedback. Without the contest I wouldn't have thought of it. I just signed up for the Brookhaven patch after a friend told me about the East Atlanta one. I would love to see more info about the local schools and the events they sponsor.

I would also love to win these tickets!
As an elementary school teacher in very close proximity to the CEC, do you know if the ballet will offer any shows during the school day or have any shows during the school week that begin earlier than 8:00 PM?

I'd like to see an updated entertainment guide and reviews. And of course win these tickets

Would love to see this ballet - loved the book -- I'd love to be able to list events for a local Patch (Kennesaw) that is being held at a performing arts venue like Southern PolyTech without being told it's out of the area. Frustrating! all the folks are from Acworth and Kennesaw, Marietta, but we can't say anything if there isn't a local theater big enough to hold the event.

I've been dying to see this!

One thing that would be helpful on the Patch is a place to find out where protests/activism meetups are being held in the community.

I love Patch and especially the 5 things to do in the weekend... Maybe add 5 things to do with kids? There are enough readers for 2 versions. Thx for all the APS coverage too! The live feed is great!
I hope we win tickets!!!

I love to take my niece to the ballet. We would love to win these tickets.

I would like to see a listing of new openings in our communities like restaurants, food stores, retail/salon businesses. Read the Patch daily! Would love to win the tickets too!
Jeanne G

To be honest, I wasn't familiar with the Patch until I visited the link on Atlanta Ballet's Facebook page. I'm excited to check it out!

Thank you Sandy Springs Patch for this opportunity to see a fabulous, creative ballet!

Maybe Patch can add financial advice or ask column. A section where their readers can ask questions pertaining to Gwinnett County or about anything if you don't want to narrow the subject matter.

I enjoy reading the PATCH with my morning coffee daily. I'd like to see some community contests - perhaps a Spring photography contest of photos taken in Peachtree Corners, perhaps a community exhibit - yes I love photography.

We are new to the area so I must admit I'm not quite sure what I would add to the Patch. I really loved it popping up everyday on my computer in Massachusetts with a killer headline. That made me want to read it each day.

We are new to the area but I love to read articles regarding the schools

New Restaurant Openings
Ann Michele

Tell us more about restaurants in midtown!

A regular column on APS school events upcoming - listings for meetings, performances, awards days. A picture of kids doing something positive for the area could accompany this piece each week. People love to see pictures of their child, and kids get a thrill from seeing their name mentioned. Would result in the article being forwarded to family members, and would encourage civic involvement/volunteering from children who seek recognition.

I'd love to see more contests fpr local neigborhood events and businesses.

I would like to see more stories on local-owned businesses.

I have two daughters who would like to attend a ballet.

Yes- as Leslie said- more articles on local businesses and endeavors. They deserve our support and it would be great to showcase them.

Those tickets would be wonderful! Perhaps a spotlight highlighting a local business with a Patch coupon for readers? Either way I enjoy reading when I get the chance. Thanks!

The Patch is great, but I would love to see an expanded directory of butchers and specialty shops. Crossing my fingers that I win the tickets! :)

So glad that I found the Patch. It would be great to have more local voices showcased here. For example, children and adult stories, poems, and advice columns. Thanks!

I'd love to attend this performance. No suggestions because I enjoy reading Cascade Patch!

I would love to see more kid & family friendly events, the lower the cost the better!

More about free kid friendly events.

I would like to see the volunteer section updated.

Love the Patch as it is, except some of the old postings that seem to linger. But, really a great quick read with everything under "one roof". I Love the health reports with the scores the restaurants receive. My son and I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see The Princess & the Goblin. Michelle DeSimone

I agree with E. Keithley's comment about featuring school kids. Also, maybe a religion section if you don't already have one. I loved the book "The Princess and the Goblin" as a child, and I would love to take my daughter and her friend to the ballet.

I love the patch and I agree with Kim B. I would love to see more kid and family friendly events.

Not sure which Patch this started out on but it appears we have people posting from all over! Welcome to the BEST Patch site!

Love the patch(es)! I live in Marietta and work in Sandy Springs so I read BOTH!!

my wife and I know nothing about ballet but our son Cody Sims is the artist who designed the ad campaign poster artwork ,and we would really love to see the performance to support him and his fledgling career as an artist

The Patch is where I come to for all my news on Smyrna. Keep up the great work!

I'll take two please. :)

Many of the PATCH sites have a Jobs posting, but I don't see this option on the Acworth site. With current unemployment rates, it always helpful to find more opportunities for job growth in your own community. Thanks!

I'm pretty happy with the patch. I would like to see a few more reviews on restaurants and things to do.

I am not sure if I am eligible, but I will give it a try. I LOVE PATCH. CASCADE PATCH is AWESOME !!! JANITA POE, OUTSTANDING !!! I would like to see more information geared for kids, teens, young adults, puzzles, trivia contest about the communities we live in. Job postings w/ in our communities would be great, also.

I would love to see an Event Link for HOMESCHOOLED Families!!! So we can easily find info to events that are not only educational but things that are available specifically to our families during public school hours!

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I'd love to see feature articles that are positive about local people who are regular volunteers and their causes. I also love the job postings and wish there were many more. The homeschool activities listing is also a very good suggestion.

Sandy Springs Patch is great! Enjoy it every day. There are so many wonderful authors in the Atlanta area. What about a book review column that highlights books by local authors and maybe does a short author interview? The children's book author/illustrators here are fabulous, like Carmen Deedy, author of the new "Cheshire Cheese Cat" from Peachtree Publishers.

I've just discovered The Patch and love the idea of a resource dedicated to local news. As a Georgia Gwinnett College student involved in organizing a few of the campus events, I've already added The Patch as a means to inform local audiences about upcoming public events.

That's great Laurie! I see a lot of people asking for various new columns and news articles... keep in mind that much of what you read from the Patch comes from people like you and me. Email your editor and ask if you can participate by contributing your own stories.

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I would love to see a 'local business spotlight'! I know we have tons of creative and innovative small businesses in Kennesaw, and I know there must be tons that I don't yet know about!

Would like to see local networking opportunities for our businesses and schools posted on the patch. Maybe happy hours or after hours.

Patch does a great job of keeping up with local news and events. I do agree with one post about helping aggregate classes and activities offered by community centers, parks and libraries.