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[...]
On Saturday, June 12 at First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville, 40 David Weekley Homes – Atlanta Division team and family members joined Gwinnett County Chapter members of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) for the nonprofit’s 3rd Annual Bunks Across America event. With 260 chapters across the U.S., Canada, and Bermuda, SHP has a mission to ensure that “No Kid[...]
Corporate Environments’ strategic partnership with workplace strategy research firm Doris Research enhances Corporate Environments’ new “Workforce Strategy” initiative through the Hello Hybrid program. Spearheaded by Corporate Environments’ Workforce Strategist, Stephanie Renaud, this initiative focuses on how to help leadership teams define direction, establish communication and enable staff to come back to work and be successful in a hybrid workforce model. “As[...]
Once a year, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites offers free admission to raise awareness of the importance of volunteerism in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Known as Your State Parks Day, volunteers are encouraged to mark Saturday, September 25, on their calendars and prepare for a fun day helping with a variety of projects such as cleaning and[...]
Former artistic director at Dad’s Garage for 10 years, Film Producer Kevin Gillese with New Comedy Project is now exploring the nuances of holiday gatherings through independent films. Gillese is in the studio today for the Around Atlanta segment of the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to talk about the independent adult comedy film “How To Ruin The Holidays.”[...]
On this week’s All About Real Estate segment of the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast, co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick are joined by Chris Wegener, sales executive of Graydon Buckhead, Atlanta’s premier luxury high rise. The group discusses Graydon Buckhead’s dedication to delivering the ultimate residential experience along with the company’s remaining timeline. Graydon Buckhead broke ground in 2020[...]
Southwyck Homes introduces its new Artisan collection consisting of two new 55-plus active adult communities that offer residents prime views of Georgia’s sprawling hills and quintessential small-town charms. The two communities, The Artisan at Victory in Acworth and The Artisan at Cooks Farms in Woodstock, boast luxurious home designs, large floor plans and customizable features. Find what fits your lifestyle[...]
Georgia on your mind? As of 2021, Kiplinger announced that Georgia is among the most tax-friendly states for retirees in the country, so it might be time to take a drive down south and see what all the peach state has to offer. In addition to our fabulous Southern location, Kiplinger discovered the state offers wonderful tax advantages for seniors. Georgia[...]
Looking for Woodstock townhomes? Davidson Homes is proud to offer new home plans in The Villages at Towne Lake near Downtown Woodstock with the first release of its beautifully designed new townhome, The Seacrest, in the advent of the community’s Grand Opening. Conveniently located near Woodstock, the neighborhood offers residents both, single-family and townhome floor plans, just a mile from[...]
Dreams of Lois Founder Ivory Cloud is in the studio today for the Around Atlanta segment of the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to talk about how dreams really do come true when a helping hand reaches out. Joined by co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick, the Cloud talks about the importance of community, family and mentorship. Dreams of Lois[...]