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Alice's Restaurant, A Thanksgiving Classic!

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:26:28 -0600

Alice's Restaurant, A Thanksgiving Day Classic!

For those of you who are old enough to remember or crazy enough to care this is a Thanksgiving classic. Turn up your speakers and take a few minutes to enjoy. There is some classic film footage mixed in this one that really adds a lot!

Happy Thanksgiving

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See the Space Shuttle and Station this week

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:46:33 -0600

See the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station from earth.

This is one of my favorite things to do. If you know when and where to look, you can stand in your yard and watch the shuttle and space station fly over. There is no special equipment needed. You can't use a telescope because it flies over to quickly but you maybe could use binoculars if you really want to. The shuttle program is ending in 2010 so there are not a lot chances left.

If you are not in Marietta or Cobb county, Ga. area and want to know when you can see the shuttle or space station just visit the NASA Human Space Flight website at http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/

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SATELLITE SIGHTING INFORMATION FOR

Marietta, Ga

The following ISS SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE FROM FRI NOV 20 TO SAT DEC 05

The following fields are listed from left to right:SATELLITE LOCAL DURATION MAX ELEV APPROACH DEPARTURE

Sat Date Time Mins M Elev Approach Departure
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ISS Tue Nov 24 07:31 PM lt 1 11 11 above NW 11 above NW
ISS Wed Nov 25 06:19 PM 3 21 10 above NNW 18 above ENE
ISS Thu Nov 26 06:41 PM 4 81 11 above NW 29 above SE
ISS Fri Nov 27 07:06 PM 2 21 21 above SW 10 above S
ISS Sat Nov 28 05:51 PM 5 77 11 above NW 11 above SE
ISS Sun Nov 29 06:17 PM 2 21 21 above SSW 10 above S

ONLY DAYS WITH SIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES ARE LISTED

The following SHUTTLE SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE FROM FRI NOV 20 TO TUE DEC 01

The following fields are listed from left to right:SATELLITE LOCAL DURATION MAX ELEV APPROACH DEPARTURE DATE TIME MIN DEG DEG-DIR DEG-DIR

SHUTTLE Tue Nov 24 07:31 PM lt 1 11 11 above NW 11 above NW
SHUTTLE Wed Nov 25 06:19 PM 3 21 10 above NNW 18 above ENE
SHUTTLE Thu Nov 26 06:42 PM 4 83 11 above NW 30 above SE
SHUTTLE Fri Nov 27 07:07 PM 2 21 21 above SW 11 above S
SHUTTLE Sat Nov 28 05:52 PM 5 80 11 above NW 12 above SE
SHUTTLE Sun Nov 29 06:19 PM 2 20 20 above SSW 10 above S

ONLY DAYS WITH SIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES ARE LISTED

This data last updated on 21 Nov 2009 06 13 30 GMT

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West Princeton subdivision, West cobb, Harrison High School

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:17:53 -0600

West Princeton subdivision, Powder Springs, Ga., West Cobb

West Princeton subdivision, Powder Springs, Ga. is conveniently located on Mars Hill road in west cobb County near Dallas Highway and Lost Mountain. The neighborhood is only minutes away from shopping and dining at the Avenues of West cobb, and is just a short drive the the major shopping districts on dallas Highway, Town Center/Kennesaw, Acworth, or Hiram.

Vaughan Elementary School Lost Mountain Middle School

Harrison High School (up to $300,00) Harrison High School ($300,000-$500,000)

Harrison High School ($500,000 and over)

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Powder Springs House Values

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:09:37 -0600

Free online home evaluation for your Powder Springs home!
There is no cost, no obligation, and your phone number is not required!
Whether you are thinking of selling, refinancing, or are just curious about your neighborhood values, just fill out the short online form and I will email your home evaluation to you.

Powder Springs Values, Powder Springs Homes, Home Value, HouseValue

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Cobb County Ga. Foreclosure listings

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:49:34 -0500

Cobb County Foreclosures, Bank Owned Homes,
Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Atlanta

Cobb County Foreclosures

Hundreds To Choose From!
2,3,4,5+ Bedrooms Homes in Cobb County
All Price Ranges

All Areas

Foreclosure and Pre Foreclosure Listings

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(parts of the Smyrna, Vinings, and East Cobb areas have Atlanta mailing addresses)

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By High School District

Allatoona Campbell Carlton J. Kell Harrison Hillgrove Kennesaw Mountain Lassiter Marietta McEachern North Cobb Osborne Pebblebrook Pope

South Cobb Sprayberry Walton Wheeler

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Marietta, Cobb County foreclosures

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:33:11 -0500

Cobb County, Georgia, foreclosure and bank owned homes.

Foreclosures have been on the rise just about everywhere and Cobb County, Georgia is no exception. In case you are not familiar with Cobb county it is located in Northwest Suburban Atlanta. The cities in Cobb county are Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Powder Springs, Austell, and Mableton.

Here are the most recent foreclosure stats according to the Marietta Daily Journal.

12,216 properties have been advertised for foreclosure. Last year it was 7,725.

That's a 58.1% increase from last year at this time.

The record number advertised for any month was for the sale held in October when there were 1609 properties advertised.

Of course once the banks foreclose they have to sell them. Here is a link to all of the bank owned homes currently for sale in Cobb county.

Cobb County Foreclosed Homes For Sale

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Funerals and Weddings

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:17:32 -0500

Funerals and Weddings
Part 1.

I don't think that I write often enough. Whenever I do I tend to cover a lot of different things. Sometime I write on real estate of course, sometimes politics or current events, sometimes humor, and sometimes its just ....whats going on in my world. This is definitely that latter of those...

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Funerals.

He was "Mr. Craig" to me. His son Myles and I have been friends since we were 13 years old. So being a parent of one of my friends he wasn't Edward Myles Craig, he was Mr. Craig. Of course when I saw Mrs Craig yesterday, she was Mrs. Craig. Even though Myles and I are 50 years old (my God where had the time gone) I would never dream of addressing her any other way.

I suppose we all have friends or family who were a part of America's "Greatest Generation" but Mr Craig was the one that I knew. Mr Craig was a man with a great work ethic, great sense of humor, great faith, and lived a full life of service to others.

The obituary says something to the effect that when he started with Sears he took any position available and worked his way up until he retired as an administrative VP. From knowing him when I was a teenager I tend to look at the story in reverse. He was a big executive with a nice office in regional headquarters. I remember as kids, Myles telling me that he started off mixing paint in the paint department and worked his way up. Think about that in today's world. For a lot of different reasons that just doesn't happen.

The obituary also makes a brief mention that he was a WWII veteran, shot down over Dresden Germany, and served as a POW in a German prison camp. He never showed any bitterness. As a matter of fact I only remember a big smile a twinkle in his eye. From what I understand he spoke very little of his POW experience. I do remember Myles telling me that his dad said that it was nothing like the TV show "Hogans Heroes". Like I said, he had a great sense of humor.

It began to rain as the 2 young Airmen began to fold the flag that was draped on the casket. There was another Airmen in the distance playing "Taps". He was getting rained on but he never moved. These young men were proud to honor a man they never met, but who symbolized everything that is great about this country that they serve.

I was also honored and humbled beyond belief when Myles asked me to be a pallbearer. What a privilege it was for me to be able to honor Mr Craig in that way.

Not to be to cliche' but here is my final thought:

If you were look up "True Southern Gentlemen" you would see a picture of Mr Craig.

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Ed Craig, Sears senior executive, dies at 86
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

October 13, 2009

Edward Myles Craig, longtime administrative assistant to Sears vice president of the South, died Sunday, October 11, in Atlanta.

A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., he joined the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet in 1943 while attending Wake Forest College. After receiving his commission as a second lieutenant, he was designated as a co-pilot of a B-17 heavy bomber which was shot down on a mission to Dresden, Germany and became a prisoner of war.

When the war ended he continued his education at the University of North Carolina, then began his business career with Sears, Roebuck and Co. After several assignments he was transferred to Atlanta and in 1958 was promoted to personnel director of the 13 southern states. Several years later he was named administrative assistant to the Vice President-South. He retired in 1984 after 36 years with Sears.

Mr. Craig and his wife, the former Margaret Renegar Arnott, had two children, a daughter Connie and son Myles; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, where he served as an Elder, treasurer and several other capacities. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, Ga.

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PART 2: WEDDINGS

Part 2 will come in a few days. My sister is getting married tomorrow. Family began arriving in town yesterday. My soon to be brother in law, Jeff, is a great guy and we are all thrilled to death. I'll have thoughts and photos after a brief recovery period :-).

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New and nearly new foreclosures

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:59:30 -0500

NOT ALL FORECLOSURES ARE UGLY!
Many foreclosure homes are brand new or nearly new homes. There are even a huge number of homes that are builder foreclosures that have never been lived in.

Buy a brand new or nearly new home and save thousands!

Click on the links below to see new or nearly new homes in your area (none older than 2007).

Clayton County
Cobb County
Dekalb County
Douglas County
Forsyth County

Fulton County

Gwinnett County

Paulding County

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It's not over, until WE say its over...

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:28:45 -0500

I just posted a serious video about motivation and not giving up. This kept coming to mind but since it humorous I didn't want to mess up the nice,serious nature of the other post.

Yes, this clip is a little insane. But actually believe the point is valid :-)

It's not over until we say it's over..

(some adult language)

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Great motivation - check out this short video!

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:57:04 -0500

Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.

Winston Churchill

A friend of mine posted this on Facebook this morning. It's a fantastic motivational video. Take just a little over 1 minute of your time to check it out.

Enjoy!

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See All Smyrna Georgia Homes For Sale

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:27:15 -0500

Smyrna Ga. Homes for Sale, Homes For Sale in Smyrna Georgia

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The Georgia Drought vs. the Georgia Flood

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:40:56 -0500

The great drought vs. the great flood

Georgia Drought, Georgia Flood

Mother nature can certainly be unpredictable. In October of 2007 I posted a blog about the drought here an Georgia.

Here is a photo that I took at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs

This was the view from the bottom of the lake looking toward the bridge and the road.

Here is a link to a close up of the bridge on Sept 21, 2009 (AJC)

This is a view of the "deep" part of the lake. Of course I was standing on the bottom of the lake when I took the photo.

Here is link to a photo taken facing the same direction for the shoreline on Sept 21, 2009 (AJC)

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I got a call from Afghanistan yesterday, and I think I have an idea that's a win-win for America! Let's give returning veterans something more than a handshake.

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:25:26 -0500

I rarely reblog anyones posts but this was a great idea that I wanted to share. There would be many ideas and variations of ways provide afforadable housing for veterans. If nothing else lets at least give them an extra discount or ta break on VA foreclosed homes.

If you like the ideas that Richard expressed then by all means pass this along to your friend - and your congressman.

Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate ERA United Realty:

I got a call yesterday from a national guardsman currently deployed in Afghanistan. He was calling about one of my listings, and asked for more information.

First of all, I thanked him for his service. Second of all we talked about the purchase of his first home. I excitedly began to tell him about the $8000 first time homeowners tax credit.

Oops, there's only one problem. He won't be on leave until it's too late to qualify for the credit. Now here's a fellow laying his life on the line for his country and he will miss out on the tax credit because he is physically unable to get to Georgia to find a home since he is serving his country in a faraway land.

So it got me to thinking ... why not impose a permanent one-time tax credit on the purchase of the home for ANY veteran? Or at the very least, there could be a huge credit for those brave men and women returning from active duty?

Or maybe even half-price on a government owned HUD home? Or a free HUD home that needs repairs, no strings attached?

We have returning soldiers and we have lots of empty houses. Shouldn't risking your life be worth something more than a guaranteed loan? And wouldn't that be a great recruiting incentive?

And if we could dry up some of the flood of house inventory at the same time, wouldn't that be good for everyone?

So what do you think? Am I on to something here?

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Atlanta pending home sales

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:04:53 -0500

Atlanta pending home sales, are they up or down .....YES!

There have been recent news reports that pending home sales are up. That is a good thing, right?

Last week Jim Crawford put up a great post,Atlanta Pending Home Sales - The Truth Behind the Numbers!.

Jim correctly pointed out that many of the current pending home sales are really not pending homes, they are just lease purchases. A week or two ago I got the email from FMLS stating that the status of "lease purchase was being eliminated and all lease purchases would now be reported as pending sales. It didn't really click for me since I don't do lease purchases. They almost never close and they are a crummy deal for buyers. They can be a good deal for sellers if all they really want to do is rent the house. If the seller thinks it will sell from the lease purchase they are greatly misguided.

Anyway I did a sampling of Cobb county pending sales sales and here is what I found. For all types of property (land, commercial, single family, condos, etc) there are 1204 pending sales. I narrowed my sample to single family pending sales in the Hillgrove High School district. The list prices for these pending sales ranges from $74,900 to $624,900.

48 pending sales.

13 of those have closing dates that are 6 months or more after the binding agreement date.

6 of the 48 have closing dates that have passed by at least 30 days!

In other words, 27% of the pending sales are probably some form of lease purchase. So are pending sales up or down? I say in truth they are down! What's your opinion?

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Health care, stimulus, and cash for clunkers

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:27:12 -0500

Health care, stimulus, and cash for clunkers

The recent and now revived "cash for clunkers" gives us good insight in to the results of government programs.

1. If you put money if the peoples hands you will get an immediate response and see the results of the "stimulus". Personally, I think the people should just be allowed to keep their own money to spend on cars, boats, ipods, or whatever they want to spend it on. Give us a tax cut without the large government program. However the results speak for themselves. I think by all accounts a lot of people went and bought cars.

2. If it is a government program the cost will always be higher than projected. That is how the $1 billion became $3 billion.

3. The government program will be muddled with bureaucracy and red tape. There are many numerous reports of frustrated dealers who have sold cars and not yet received rebates from the first round of "cash for clunkers". If the dealers don't receive the rebates they will "unwind" the deals and the folks who have had a shiny new car in their driveway for the last 2 weeks or so will end up getting their clunker back. There is a term in the car industry called "spotting deals". Basically when you sign that stack of paperwork in the dealers finance office, one of the docs says that the deal is not done until all details are approved. You sign and drive the car home but if the bank turns down the loan (or in this case the govt never approves the rebate) you will be required to come back and renegotiate the deal or return the car.

This $billion used car rebate program is from the same folks who want to supply us with a $trillion health care program.

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My congressman had a town hall last weekend

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:57:24 -0500

I live in the 13th district of Ga. and my congressman, David Scott, held a town hall meeting this weekend. The stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss a local highway project but the meeting was opened up for questions on all matters at the end.

If I would have known about the town hall, I would have tried to be there. From what I saw on the video, it did not look to me like the Dr. asking the question was in any way rude. As a matter of fact he seemed down right calm and polite especially when contrasted with Congressman Scott’s response.

"I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help" is the punch line to a joke. Government programs are filled with overburdening bureaucracy, inefficiency, and waste. Why on earth would a government run health care program be any different? The health care model as it is proposed has been tried in Massachusetts, Tennessee, Canada, England, and many other places. The results have been the same. While it does provide universal coverage there are long waits and rationing of services. Some people are simply declined the care they want or need.

I have not heard any explanations from any supporters of the current proposals that make it different from other government insurance programs. Tell us how this program will succeed where the others have failed and maybe you’ll get more support.

We have been told that if we like our private insurance that we can keep it. Technically the proposal allows that … until we decide to shop around or change jobs. Then we are forced in the public option. Unacceptable

The writers of the current proposal understand that there will be rationing and that older patients will be denied services. No problem, the included end of life counseling in the legislation. That’s right, we just let them die and tell them it’s ok. Give them some counseling and even teach them how to commit suicide. Unacceptable.

In England the lines got so long that the Parliament passed a law saying all patients must be treated within 4 hours. No problem. Now when the wait gets up to 4 hours they lock the doors until the line gets shorter. The 4 hour clock doesn’t start ticking until the patient is actually inside the building. Some of the hospitals keep a line of ambulances outside for the patients to wait in.

I am in favor of health care reform but, not a government take over. Here are just a few ideas that I think need to be addressed.

*Tort reform. Drs. And hospitals need to be held accountable but there needs to be a limit on the size and scope of the lawsuits.

*Streamline the system. Have the insurance companies use the same or at least similar forms so the Drs don’t need a huge staff just to make the insurance claims.Make it easier for doctors, insurance companies, and patients to share needed information.

* Focus on the chronically uninsured. Everybody knows the 48million uninsured is misleading. Don’t cover illegal immigrants. Make COBRA more affordable so that it is easier to keep coverage between jobs. Many of that of the 48 million can afford health care but they choose to have 2 car payments instead. Many of them are young people who earn enough money or have inexpensive options available from their employer but choose not to take it because they think they don’t need it. When you weed through the numbers there are actually about 12 million people who really are uninsured. Let’s figure out how to get decent care delivered to those people who really need it.

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Here is more on the story from 11Alive News here in Atlanta.

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. -- U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-13th) was involved in what many called an embarrassing display of losing his temper at a town hall meeting in Douglasville last weekend.

In the meeting, Scott lost his temper and began yelling at a crowd that included two people who came forward during the question-and-answer portion of the meeting to ask Scott about his stance on the health care plan proposed by the White House and being debated on Capitol Hill.

The city of Douglasville taped the event and you can see Scott become increasingly agitated after a question about health care……Read the entire story here

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=133599

video (3:10)

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Bentwater subdivision, Acworth, Ga.

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:33:40 -0500

Bentwater subdivision, Acworth, Ga.

Bentwater subdivision, Acworth, Ga. is conveniently located on Cedarcrest Road near the Cobb county line. The neighborhood is only minutes away from all major shopping and highways. Bentwater features outstanding amenities, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts,pools,walking trails, and of course... GOLF! Bentwater is one of Acworths most established and desirable neighborhoods.

Homes in Bentwater are priced from the high 100's to $800's, so there really are homes in a choice of price ranges for any home buyer.

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Acworth Ga. Homes for Sale, Homes For Sale in Acworth Georgia

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:48:54 -0500

Acworth Ga. Homes for Sale, Homes For Sale in Acworth Georgia

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Peach Plantation, Homes for sale in Peach Plantation, Powder Springs,West Cobb County, Ga.

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:11:23 -0500

Peach Plantation, Peach Plantation homes for sale, Powder Springs ,West Cobb county, Ga.

Peach Plantation subdivision, Powder Springs, Ga. is conveniently located in Powder Springs on Shipp Road. The City of Powder Springs is a quaint community about 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta and only 25 miles from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. The neighborhood is extremely convenient to shopping, dining ,and is minutes away from Ga Express commuter service to downtown Atlanta. Peach Plantation features a playground, basketball court, tennis courts, pool and clubhouse.. The Lucille creek trailhead on Shipp Road connects with the Silver Comet Trail.

The outstanding local schools that serve Peach Plantation are Varner elementary, Tapp Middle, and McEachern High.

3 and 4 bedroom Homes in Peach Plantation are priced beginning the lower $100's! making Peach Plantation a very affordable choice for any Powder Springs or West Cobb home buyer.

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Lost Mountain Lakes - Homes for sale in Lost Mountain Lakes, Powder Springs, Cobb county, Ga.

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:54:38 -0500

Lost Mountain Lakes - Homes for sale in Lost Mountain Lakes, Powder Springs, Cobb county, Ga.

Lost Mountain Lakes subdivision, Powder Springs, Ga. is conveniently located in Powder Springs on Shipp Road. The City of Powder Springs is a quaint community about 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta and only 25 miles from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. The neighborhood is only minutes away from fine shopping and dining at the Avenues of West Cobb, Town Center Mall,and is minutes away from Ga Express commuter service to downtawn Atlanta. Lost Mountain Lakes features outstanding amenities like playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, pool and of course ... the lakes!. The Lucille creek trailhead on Shipp Road connects with the Silver Comet Trail. Lost Mountain Lakes is one of Powder Springs and West Cobbs most established and desirable neighborhoods.

The outstanding local schools that serve Lost Mountain Lakes are Varner elementary, Tapp Middle, and McEachern High.

Homes for sale in Lost Mountain Lakes are priced from the mid $200's to mid $400,00s, so there really are homes in a choice of price ranges for any Powder Springs or West Cobb home buyer.

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Oakleigh subdivision, located in the Powder Springs area of West Cobb county, Ga.

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:39:50 -0500

Oakleigh subdivision, located in the Powder Springs area of West Cobb county, Ga.

Oakleigh subdivision, Powder Springs, Ga. is conveniently located in West Cobb County on Lost Mountain Road. The neighborhood is only minutes away from fine shopping and dining at the Avenues of West Cobb and Town Center Mall. Oakleigh features outstanding amenities like an activity/soccer field, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts and junior Olympic size pool. Oakleigh is one of Powder Springs and West Cobbs most established and desirable neighborhoods.

The outstanding local schools that serve Oakleigh are Kemp elementary, Lovinggood Middle, and Hillgrove High. The school buses make stops throughout the neighborhood.

Homes in Oakleigh are priced from the mid $200's to $500's, so there really are homes in a choice of price ranges for any Powder Springs or West Cobb home buyer.

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Amberton subdivision, located in the Powder Springs area of West Cobb county, Ga.

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:01:05 -0500

Amberton subdivision, located in the Powder Springs area of West Cobb county, Ga.

Amberton subdivision, Powder Springs, Ga. is conveniently located in West Cobb County. The neighborhood is only minutes away from fine shopping and dining at the Avenues of West Cobb and Town Center Mall. Amberton features outstanding amenities like a neighborhood park with trails, pond and a fishing pier. Of course Amberton is a swim tennis neighborhood and the residents also enjoy the two playgrounds, basketball court on top of the 4 tennis courts and junior Olympic size pool. There are many community sponsored social events throughout the year such as swim and tennis meets, garage sales, holiday parties, and neighborhood wide yard sales.

The outstanding local schools that serve Amberton are Kemp elementary, Lost Mountain Middle, and Hillgrove High. The school buses make stops throughout the neighborhood.

Homes in Amberton are priced from the low $200's to mid $300's making it a great choice for any Powder Springs or West Cobb home buyer.

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Country Walk, Powder Springs, Ga. West Cobb County

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:49:41 -0500

Country Walk, Powder Springs, Ga. West Cobb County

Country Walk subdivision is an Arvida community conveniently located in the city of Powder Springs, Ga. The neighborhood features excellent amenities like junior Olympic size pool, 4 tennis courts, playground, sidewalks, and their own convenience store and gas station. For residents with an active lifestyle there is easy access to both the Silver Comet and Lucille Creek trials. With most homes priced under $200,000 Country Walk is a fantastic value for first time or move up buyers and one the best values in Powder Springs.

Country Walk Store

Neighborhood pool

                     Tennis courts

Play area

                                                              A rare Country Walk winter


The Shipp Road trailhead for the Lucille Creek Trail on Shipp Road is about                                                100 yards from the main entrance to Country Walk. Connect to the Silver Comet                                     Trail and you can walk, jog, or ride your bike from Powder Springs all the way to Alabama!

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Echo Mill subdivision, West Cobb county, Powder Springs Georgia.

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:48:44 -0500

Echo Mill subdivision, West Cobb county, Powder Springs Georgia.

Echo Mill is a fantastic, award winning neighborhood in Powder Springs, Ga.,West Cobb County. The neighborhood features two recreation areas with swimming pools and tennis courts, walking trails, pavilion, and a huge open activity field. Echo Mill is located in the Hillgrove High School district and is convenient to shopping, major highways, and places of worship. With homes priced from the mid $200's to low $400's, Echo Mill has a home to fit your needs and represents one of the most outstanding values in this area.

Kids water park and slide at the front clubhouse

Front Clubhouse and Pool

Rear Pool Area

Soccer/Activity Field

I have sold several homes in Echo Mill, and all over Powder Springs,Ga. and West Cobb county, representing both buyers and sellers. My average marketing time for listing sales in Echo Mill is only 57 days. If you want to buy or sell a home in Echo Mill, or anywhere else nearby, give me a call. I'm always glad to help!

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Liberty .....and Tyranny

Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:01:17 -0500

Regardless of our political leanings we are all proud Americans and we all say we want liberty. However, based on our political viewpoints we have diferent ideas of what liberty really is.

I have just started reading Liberty and Tyranny, by Mark Levin. Here is a great quote from the back cover of the book...

"We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing. With some the word liberty may mean for each man to do as he pleases with himself, and the product of his labor; while with others the same word may mean for some men to do as they please with other men, and the product of other men’s labor. Here are two, not only different, but incompatable things, called by the same name—liberty. And it follows that each of the things is, by the respective parties, called by two different and incompatable names—liberty and tyranny."

Abraham Lincoln, 1864

Think about it for a while....

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