about atlanta: Local Baseball and what it means to our community - Baseball Talk 101 Contest - 03/11/08 03:15 PM
Atlanta and the greater metro area is blessed to have the Atlanta Braves. The Braves organization brings a lot to the community and to Metro Atlanta as a whole. Besides the ability to see a major league games, meet stars, get autographs, and spend a day at the park, you have to step back and take a look at what these people do for the community.
First and foremost, having a team like the Braves is an attraction to the area. An attraction that not only brings in revenue from visitors, but potential homeowners. Baseball fans come into our fair region … (6 comments)
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about atlanta: Suburban Atlanta Series - Peachtree City, GA - 03/10/08 05:09 PM
Peachtree City Georgia is located just Southwest of Atlanta Georgia. It is approximately a 45 minute drive down Interstate 85 south of downtown Atlanta. It is 21.7 miles southwest of Atlanta's city limits It has two 250 acre lakes, Lake Peachtree and Lake Kedron, for your pleasure of for sailing, canoeing, and fishing.. It is nestled in Fayette County and enjoys a more peaceful lifestyle than the hustle of Atlanta Georgia, yet still within driving distance to enjoy all that Atlanta has to offer. Peachtree also sports several great golf course to play on along with 70+ miles of cart … (10 comments)
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about atlanta: Suburban Atlanta Series - Fayetteville, GA - 03/03/08 03:51 PM
Fayetteville, Georgia is a suburb located 22 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia and is in Fayette County. It's population is approximately 14,000 strong. It is called home to both Lee Hyde of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Ryan Schwartz of the Winthrop Eagles. There are several stars that called Fayetteville home, and these are two of the up and coming that you can watch out for. Fayette County schools are 30 strong and service Fayetteville as well as 4 other cities. The schools run a rich heritage and support academics and athletics. As for things to do in Fayetteville, if going … (8 comments)
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about atlanta: Suburban Atlanta Series - Norcross, GA - 02/24/08 12:17 PM
Norcross, Georgia is a small suburban city that is located 16.6 miles northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. It's population is 9,887 people.
Even though Norcross is a smaller community in the Suburbs, there are many things to do in this city. With Atlanta only a short drive away, it is not far fetched to go and do things in the big city.
If driving is not on the agenda, you can still find things to do keep you busy in Norcross.
Norcross was founded in 1866 by John Thrasher. Thrasher named the town after his good friend Jonathan Norcross, the … (15 comments)
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about atlanta: Suburban Atlanta Series - Sandy Springs, GA - 02/10/08 12:29 PM
Sandy Springs, GA is a quaint little city that actually just recently became it's own city. It lays just outside the Atlanta border and straddles I285. Sandy Springs is where I go to work daily. It is truly a business mecca for outside of Atlanta.
Sandy Springs is accessible through Roswell Road or through GA 400 if you do not like all the lights. In my case, I travel south from my home and take GA 400 down to my exit and get off. It is anywhere from a 15 to 30 minute commute according to what time I leave. So, … (13 comments)
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about atlanta: Metro Atlanta's Housing Market - 01/30/08 11:52 AM
*DISCLAIMER* Before you start to read this post, remember this; this is my opinions on our market here.
Before I moved back to the Metro Atlanta area, I was living in Ft Myers, Florida where appreciation was at least 23% per year. I can remember getting a report monthly that ranked the top cities to refinance in throughout the United States and Ft Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral always was ranked in the top 50.
With that being said, the market in Florida got saturated with housing. I can remember buying my house and it doubling in value in 1.3 years. It … (11 comments)
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about atlanta: Atlanta, Georgia; Not Just Another Sports Town - 01/24/08 01:10 PM
Atlanta, Georgia is big for sports for sure, but that is not all that we are known for. Sure we are home to the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Falcons of the Nation Football League, the Atlanta Hawks of the Nation Basketball Association, and the Atlanta Thrashers of the Nation Hockey League.
But, we do not stop there. There are many sights to be taken in here. Lets break it down is sections.
SPORTS:
Atlanta is well know for sports. We have the Braves, the Falcons, the Hawks, and the Thrashers, but it does not stop there. You can take in … (14 comments)
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