Spring is an ideal time to shop fresh at one of the many Atlanta Farmer’s Markets. Supporting local farmer’s market is a great place to start. Whether you are looking for fruits, vegetables, spices or something else, browse vendor booths and find options sourced from surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to shopping, visiting farmer’s markets helps you build relationships with vendors[...]
The City of Smyrna, largely bordered by I-285, Cobb Parkway and the Chattahoochee River, offers residents the perfect combination of a small-town community with big-city amenities. Smyrna is in Cobb County, just outside downtown Atlanta, and provides easy access to I-75, I-285, downtown, the Cumberland Mall area, Truist Park and The Battery. Over 56,000 residents call Smyrna their home. A[...]
Crabapple is one of the oldest communities in Fulton County. It is located 28 miles north of downtown Atlanta and centered at the crossroads of highways 140 and 372, a location known as “the Silos area.” The first European settlement in the area was founded in 1872 and took its name from a tree in the area. Crabapple throughout its[...]
Homebuyers are looking for more than just a great floor plan or a community swimming pool during their Atlanta home search. There are many other aspects that influence where to live, and location is typically the deciding factor. In Buford, the great city includes exciting shops, award-winning restaurants and affordable residences. With a population of 18,130 people, incoming tourists and[...]
Decatur was incorporated in 1823 by European settlers. Before this the area was largely forested, and hosted two major native trade routes through the area; the Sandtown and Shallowford trails. A quiet place to live throughout the 1800s, the exception being a skirmish between Confederate and Union soldiers, which occurred towards the end of the civil war. In the late 1800s[...]
In 1838, Henry Irby purchased 202 ½ acres surrounding the present intersection of Peachtree, Roswell and West Paces Ferry Roads for $650. There he established a small settlement complete with a tavern and general store, which came to be known as Irbyville. A story repudiates that the name “Buckhead” comes from Irby taking the head of a large buck deer[...]
Graydon Buckhead, a boutique community of just 45 condominiums in a 22-story tower, offers residents so much to do at home that they may never want to leave. However, the stellar location in the 2200 block of Peachtree Road makes it hard not to venture out for fun. Let’s Go Shopping Located near Peachtree Battle Avenue, Graydon Buckhead places residents across from[...]
The first wave of shopping and dining options at Halcyon is now reopened. As retailers begin to shift their business hours and reopen at Halcyon, visitors will also see precautionary measures being taken, as recommended by government and health officials, including limited seating in the Market Hall, well-spaced outdoor seating, increased cleaning frequency and access to additional hand-sanitizing stations throughout,[...]