historic court house in downtown Alpharetta

Alpharetta: From “First Town” to Affluent City

Alpharetta once resided within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation and was the home of numerous indigenous families. In the 1830s, European Settlers and the American Army forcibly removed the Cherokee and other native tribes from the modern American Southeast. Milton County, now the northeastern section of Fulton County, was created in 1857, with Alpharetta (then known as the city[...]

tiger at Noah's Ark

Summertime in Locust Grove Brings a Treasure Trove of Adventure

It’s finally summer in Locust Grove! The weather is heating up, kids are free from those dreaded classrooms for a few months and it’s time to take advantage and live life to the fullest. In addition to the traditional family vacation which may involve road tripping to the nearest beach, or even jumping on an airplane to a distant paradise,[...]

alpacas at snellville alpaca farm

Settling Down in Snellville

Thomas Snell and James Sawyer probably didn’t imagine that their trade store for farmers would eventually become the location of one of Gwinnett County’s most popular cities. For 30 years, Snellville has continued to grow and become an ideal place for residents to prosper. Located near Atlanta and Athens, Snellville offers residents the ability to live, work and play close[...]

a courthouse in downtown mcdonough georgia

McDonough: Just Like in the Movies

The city of McDonough, located in Henry County, is a wonderful blend of American history and modernism. Whether you desire an outdoor lifestyle or shopping until you drop, McDonough offers the perfect mixture of both. With three easily accessible exits to I-75 and only 20 miles from Atlanta, residents enjoy the closeness of the city, while residing in the suburbs.[...]

Digital Theme Park Coming to Bartow County

Avatron USA Development LLC, a California-based company, has announced plans to build a technology-based theme park in Bartow County. Dubbed "Avatron Smart Park," this Atlanta-area attraction would consist of 713 acres of interactive 3D worlds and augmented reality to create a completely immersive technology-driven experience for guests. Featuring cutting-edge technology, Avatron USA will draw on the expertise of Hollywood's leading visual[...]