Patch, Starbucks Team to Avert Fiscal Cliff

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

On any given day, Metro Atlanta and Washington, D.C., might seem like they’re a million miles apart. Today is not one of those days. As Congress and President Barack Obama attempt to hash out differences to stop America from falling over the “Fiscal Cliff,” Patch and Starbucks are teaming up to urge Republicans and Democrats to “come together.” The two companies are working together to make sure Congress gets the message America wants a viable solution to the country’s financial woes. The so-called Fiscal Cliff encompasses all of the budget cuts and tax hikes that will automatically kick in if Congress doesn’t take action before Jan. 1, 2013. Some economists say the automatic changes will push the country into another recession. The White …

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Speak Out: Would You Drink a $7 Coffee?

The pricey cup of joe can be found at select Starbucks stores. Would you consider dipping into your coffee budget to try it?

They’re not magic beans, but you’ll pay a high price for them—if you’re lucky enough to find some. Coffee giant Starbucks is offering Costa Rica Finca Palmilera. At $7 for a grande, it’s the Seattle-based company’s most expensive offering to date as well as one of its rarest, according to the Los Angeles Times. But coffee connoisseurs here in the Peach State are out of luck if they’re hoping to grab a cup at their corner Starbucks shop—the company is only offering the beverage in select stores in Washington state. What is this new coffee anyway? The Washington Post has chronicled the history of the Geisha heritage varietal, the bean from which the Costa Rica Finca Palmilera is made. The bean, which has its roots in Ethiopia, has gained …

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Out and About

Out and About: Two Shots and a Panini

Kennesaw Patch editor Gaetana Pipia documents places and faces around town.

As your Patch editor, I live, work and play in Kennesaw. Starting today, I'll be documenting the local places I go and the people I meet in our new "Out and About" column. If you spot me around town, please say hello. Ask me a question, give me a news tip, or let me know what Kennesaw Patch can do to better serve our community. Plus, I'll give you, your business, school, church, or even your dog, a shout-out on the site. There aren't too many Gaetana's around town last time I checked, so if you hear the name, it's probably me. Plus, I'm usually lugging around a black computer case, my almost 7-month-old daughter, or in most cases, both. Speaking of Leizel, she just started seeing a new doctor at Kennesaw Pediatrics on Cherokee Street. She …

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