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Looking for something to do this 4th of July in the Atlanta area? Well look no more, my friends. There is something going on in just about every part of town! Here are some of the highlights:

Probably the biggest event happening in Atlanta this 4th of July is going to be in Centennial Olympic Park. Hosted by 11 Alive and Q-100, this is an all day event suitable for the whole family! Daytime festivities include arts and crafts, face painting, lots of kids activities, and of course live music the whole day. The fireworks start after dark and they are sure to be spectacular! Get there early because there’s sure to be a crowd.

On the other side of Atlanta, Lenox Mall will be hosting their annual fireworks display – this is their 50th year celebrating the 4th…

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is now available for rent in beautiful Bridgemill subdivision (Canton, GA). This wonderful family home features a formal living room, formal dining room, and large kitchen that overlooks the family room. The kitchen has honey maple cabinets, Corian counters, tile backsplash, breakfast bar and eat-in breakfast area. The large family room has vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. Also on the main floor is the HUGE laundry room with tons of storage space in a custom built closet.

Upstairs, you will find the Master Suite with sitting area and bathroom featuring dual vanities, separate shower and garden tub, and walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms share the hall bathroom and are all nicely sized with ample closet space.

The…

It’s summertime…the kids are bored, they’re tired of the pool, they don’t want to be stuck inside staring at each other anymore, and you’re trying to think of something economical to keep them entertained. You think, Aha! Let’s take a picnic lunch to the park! We’ll take a football or Frisbee and the kids can run around playing catch with each other while we munch on watermelon and sandwiches. What a perfect afternoon! Well…not so perfect if that park you are planning on taking them to is in the City of Canton. This past April, Canton’s City Council voted to enforce the municipal ordinance that makes the parks “passive” parks instead of “active” parks…Huh??? That’s right, folks, City of Canton parks now require anyone wishing to “picnic, party, host a…

Kennesaw, Georgia is located in Cobb County, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Kennesaw is one of Cobb County’s smaller cities with a population of around 32,000 (2000 Census Bureau estimate). Kennesaw was recently voted in on a list of “25 Most Uniquely American Cities and Towns” by Newsmax Magazine. The magazine rated cities across the country based on a combination of nine categories, including hospitality, wholesomeness, family-friendliness, and community activities to name a few. Newsmax chose Kennesaw because of its schools, green space, family-friendly amenities, and low crime rates. In 2008, Kennesaw was chosen by Family Circle Magazine as one of “Ten Top Places to Raise Your Family”.

I can tell you whole heartedly that each of the…

Beautiful Cobb County is part of Metropolitan Atlanta, sitting just north and slightly west of Downtown Atlanta across the Chattahoochee River. Cobb County consists of several cities: Marietta (the largest city and county seat), Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, Austell, and Powder Springs. The 2008 population estimate for Cobb County per the US Census Bureau is 698,158. Cobb County consistently ranks among the top 100 wealthiest counties across the US, and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state.

One of the biggest draws for people to come to Cobb County is the superior school districts. Cobb is home to some of the state’s best schools, and ranks as Georgia’s most educated county. In fact, the schools are so good here in Cobb that it…

River Green subdivision is located along the banks of the Etowah River in Canton, GA. A beautiful, master-planned development by John Wieland, River Green is a place any family would love to call home. River Green features resort-style amenities with two pool areas and two clubhouses – The Summer Club and The Heritage Club. The Summer Club is the smaller pool area, featuring a pool, toddler pool with mushroom waterfall, small clubhouse area, and a playground. The Heritage Club is the larger of the pool areas, with multiple pool areas, slides, large toddler area, and huge clubhouse. The Heritage Club also features an onsite gym. River Green has lifeguards at each pool area to ensure the safety of your family. There is also a full time, onsite Activities…

Help! I have several buyers all looking for homes under $100K. Regular, normal families -- not investors -- who want a nice affordable home. These buyers are highly motivated and want to take advantage of the tax credits, low rates, and great prices. They are smart buyers to be doing just that. The problem is that it’s super hard to find a nice home that’s not a foreclosure or short sale under $100K. Even a decent home and we would settle! Or if the home is OK the neighborhood is questionable. The decent ones are short sales and with my buyer’s tight time frames to purchase (each less than 60 days), taking our chances on a short sale is risky at best.

So what’s an agent to do? I have scoured Cobb County Homes for Sale, North Fulton, Northwest Gwinnett,…

Much to my dismay, Cousins Properties recently announced that they were no longer going to plan an “Avenues” outdoor shopping mall at the Ridgewalk development in Woodstock. I grew up in the East Cobb area where the first “Avenues” came to Atlanta, The Avenues of East Cobb, and it was a huge success. So huge, in fact, that they then implemented an Avenues in both West Cobb and one in Forsyth. The outdoor shopping malls are filled with popular retail stores, restaurants, coffee shops, book stores, all kinds of wonderful things. They are a great place to get ice cream and walk around on a sunny afternoon, breathing in some fresh air. I have always enjoyed my time spent at the Avenues. So you can imagine how excited I was when I first heard about the Avenues…