Located in the heart of Paulding County is Dallas. One of the fastest growing counties in the U.S., the city has a population of about 14,763 people and an even larger history. Dallas was created in 1854 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly. It was named for George M. Dallas, the Vice President of the United States under James[...]
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[...]
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, everyone’s favorite festival of the year, is celebrating its 87th year! The festival is scheduled for April 14 - 16, 2023, at Piedmont Park. Virtually every kind of art imaginable is represented at the festival, with a nationally renowned-juried Fine Artist Market that includes sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more. See hundreds of artists[...]
The beautiful city of Acworth, winner of the 2010 All-America City Award, displays the kind of life most Americans dream about. Located close enough to experience Atlanta’s best cultural and sporting events, the city itself still gives off a small-town atmosphere. Families in Acworth are provided with fun opportunities, as well as tranquility. For instance, Acworth is surrounded by two gorgeous[...]
This month, Traton Homes partnered with Cobb Christmas to spread the yuletide spirit to those in need! Raising close to $24,000 in donations, the 17th annual “Stuff a Bus” event was one for the books. The award-winning homebuilder successfully filled a Cobb Community Transit Bus with thousands of toys to help local families this holiday season. “We are overjoyed to have raised nearly $24,000 to[...]
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the good things in life. Anyone in Atlanta real estate (or in real estate anywhere) can tell you that any positive news related to the housing industry offers plenty of reasons to be thankful. While many people are spending Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend with friends and families, some agents are spending time[...]
Home shoppers are wondering, why buy a new home now? Atlanta remains a red hot market for new home sales despite the recent upticks in interest rates. Wells Fargo Senior Economist Mark Vitner says he believes that Atlanta and other Sunbelt cities could get through a recession relatively unscathed. Click here to read the full article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. With[...]
Do you enjoy sampling beer and wine? Do you love zoo animals? Then Zoo Atlanta’s Brew at the Zoo is the place for you to be. This spring's Brew at the Zoo is coming up on Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Don't miss your chance to sample all varieties of beer and wine while being[...]
May is Home Renovation Month! It’s a great time to think about changes you may want to make to your Atlanta home and how you might pay for it! Common ways of paying for a home renovation or remodel include credit cards or personal loans. With the recent rise in home values, have you thought about using your home equity to[...]
For over 50 years, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has been a reliable transportation option for Atlantans and tourists across the city and its outlying suburbs. Founded in 1971, MARTA was created in response to a growing need for public transportation in the city of Atlanta. To decrease inner-city congestion, the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Study Commission suggested a five-county bus[...]