KNOWAtlanta Old Fourth Ward Feature

Explore the Historic Atlanta Neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward

Old Fourth Ward is a historic Atlanta neighborhood located on the east side of Fulton County filled with entertainment, history and southern charm. The former industrial area was founded in the early 1800s and was one of five neighborhoods in the original ward system. Just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward is well-known for being the birthplace of iconic[...]

Georgia Road sign to depict Georgia economy

Georgia Named a Best State for Doing Business

Georgia is on everyone's mind! The Peach State is packing a punch, taking a leap to the 4th spot in CNBC's Top States for Business 2023 ranking, up six positions from last year. This juicy slice of news, no doubt, has Georgia’s business community thinking positively peachy thoughts about the future. So, how did the rankings pan out? North Carolina clinched[...]

Kyle Treloar

Fischer Homes Promotes Kyle Treloar to VP of Acquisition and Development  

Fischer Homes, a top 30 U.S. home builder, announces Kyle Treloar has been promoted to Vice President of Acquisition and Development of the Atlanta Division. Treloar joined Fischer Homes in February 2023 as Land Manager in Atlanta. “Promoting Kyle paves the way for strategic growth in our Atlanta Division," said Doug Cohen, Fischer Homes Atlanta Division Market President. "Kyle’s proven capabilities[...]

Rene and Chase Mallein

Chase Mallein: From Intern to Second-Generation Real Estate Professional

Blue River Development provides path from college to full-time job Blue River Development, LLC is proud to provide Chase Mallein with a career path from intern to a full-time role in Investment Sales and Land Acquisition. This milestone marks the success of a second-generation real estate professional following in his father's footsteps, underlining Blue River's commitment to nurturing talent and[...]

Atlanta needs entry-level housing, yet roadblocks stand in the way

Atlanta Needs Entry-Level Housing, Yet Roadblocks Stand In The Way  

MarketNsight Offers Housing Forecast at MarketWatch Atlanta MarketNsight, a leading provider of real estate data and analysis, recently hosted its biannual MarketWatch Atlanta event via Zoom, releasing data on the state of the Atlanta new home industry. According to John Hunt, Principal and Chief Analyst at MarketNsight, the housing shortage in Atlanta (especially related to entry-level housing) and elsewhere throughout the[...]

Josi Stone, Fischer Homes Sales Manager

Fischer Homes Welcomes Josi Stone as Sales Manager

Fischer Homes, a leading U.S. home builder, is pleased to announce the appointment of Josi Stone as a new Sales Manager with the Atlanta Division. Stone joins the team after four successful years as a valued member of the Northern Kentucky Division, where she excelled in various roles, including Sales Counselor, Elite Coach and University of Kentucky recruiting team member. In[...]

Decatur

Neighborhood Feature: Decatur

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[...]

Jessica L. McCoy, CPA, MBA, Chief Financial Officer for SRP Lending

SRP Lending Announces Jessica L. McCoy as New Chief Financial Officer

SRP Lending, a prominent private money lender, announces the appointment of Jessica L. McCoy, CPA, MBA, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In her new role, Jessica McCoy will oversee all financial and accounting functions for the company. Having been an external advisor and CPA with SRP Lending since its inception, McCoy is stepping into the role of CFO with[...]