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4007 Jeffers Pointe – Villa Rica GA – $400,000

November 11, 2009

Absolutely Stunning 3-Side Brick Traditional and Priced to Sell in Popular Mirror Lake Golf and Country Club!

Leaded glass double door entry opens to grand two-story foyer showcased by custom wrought iron scroll work of main stairway. This home boasts architectural details with an extensive trim package and custom accent lighting.

The formal areas off the foyer – a separate dining room and inviting parlor/living room – feature elegant trey ceilings with detail trim accents. Hardwood floors flow through the entire main level, the staircase, and upper level hall.

Grand two-story family room draws you into the home with a floor to ceiling view of the private wooded lot. Made for comfortable living, the space is open to a gourmet kitchen and large breakfast/casual dining area. Granite counter tops, richly stained cabinetry and a large center island is perfect for entertaining large gatherings or pulling up bar stools for a quick cup of coffee.

The main level bedroom is ideally situated with a private bath for guests. Or, home office convenience and efficiency.

Two secondary bedrooms share a bath Jack ‘n Jill style with separate vanities and a common tub and toilet. A third secondary bedroom features a private bath. All bedrooms have walk-in closets and room for queen-sized beds.

Romantic retreat describes the master suite.

The space includes a sleeping area designed to accommodate large pieces, and accent lighting for reading in bed. A sitting room adjoins as a comfortable lounge when you need that moment away from the family.

The master bath is distinguished with a cathedral ceiling, dual head tiled shower, granite counter tops on his and her vanities, dressing table for her, and a walk-in closet that will take your breath away. Bronze fixtures make this large space a warm and restful spa.

And there is more…

An unfinished basement is stubbed for a full bath and a half-bath. The homeowner’s completed the lower level soundproof media room, and now must say goodbye before finishing additional areas. A full wall of windows open to the level fenced backyard. Two entry points were constructed to allow for both finished areas and lawn/yard equipment.

Pie-shaped culdesac lot is level, fenced and private.

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Builders Assist Flood Recovery Effort in Atlanta Region

November 3, 2009

At the end of last month when severe flooding brought an estimated $250 million in damages to homes and businesses in 17 counties around the metro Atlanta area, the local home builders associations in the most severely-affected counties immediately stepped in to help their communities recover and rebuild.

With the help of the NAHB staff, the HBAs — the Greater Atlanta HBA (GAHBA), the Westside HBA in Douglasville and the Paulding County BA in Dallas — quickly organized consumer and contractor workshops, posted flood recovery information on their Web sites and reached out to the media with information for home owners. (continued)

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Scare on the Square

October 24, 2009

Scare on the Square will offer something for kids of all ages October 31 including trick or treating, ghost tours, cemetery tours, karaoke, a costume contest and a movie.

Schedule of events

Trick-or-treating, Merchants on the Square, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour, 6 p.m.
Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour, 7 p.m.
Scary-etta Trolley Tour, 7 p.m.
Scary-aoke, Glover Park, 7-10 p.m.
Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour, 8 p.m.
“Dracula,” Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 8 p.m. (tentative)
“The Woman in Black,” Theatre in the Square, 8 p.m.
Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour, 9 p.m
Scary-etta Trolley Tour, 9 p.m.
Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour, 10 p.m.

All events will take place on or around the Square.

The event, sponsored by the Merchants of the Marietta Square and the Downtown Marietta Development Authority, is part of Marietta’s 175th anniversary.

For more information, call the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau at 770-429-1115 or visit mariettasquare.com.

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The Retreat at Dorsey Manor

October 10, 2009

The Marietta Housing Authority (MHA) and Columbia Residential October 6 celebrated the grand opening of The Retreat at Dorsey Manor, a 72-unit housing facility located at the corner of Haynes and Lemon streets for residents ages 62 and over.

The high-quality development includes a theater, library, and exercise facilities, all characteristic of other acclaimed developments MHA development partner Atlanta-based Columbia Residential has built around metro Atlanta. (continue reading)

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Disaster Relief

October 3, 2009

Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Georgia Our state witnessed a series of severe storms that resulted in flooding across much of north Georgia and the metro Atlanta area. As a result, Gov. Sonny Perdue requested a federal disaster declaration from President Obama to assist the affected areas.

On September 24, 2009, President Obama issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Georgia, triggering the release of federal funds to help individuals recover from the severe storms and flooding that began September 18, 2009, and continuing. Currently, the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Heard, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Stephens and Walker have been designated for Individual Assistance, and all counties are eligible to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Individual Assistance can include temporary housing assistance for eligible applicants such as rental assistance and repair assistance. If you sustained damage during these storms and live in one of the designated counties, I encourage you to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY (800) 462-7585 for individuals with speech or hearing disabilities. If you have Internet access, you may apply for disaster assistance online.

In addition, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cobb, Douglas, Gwinnett, Paulding, Stephens and Walker counties are also now eligible for Public Assistance. This assistance provides funding on a cost-sharing basis to local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for the repair or replacement of damaged roads, dams, bridges, water treatment facilities, publicly-owned utilities and other types of infrastructure.

I have been in communication with state emergency officials as well as local government officials in counties affected by this severe weather and flooding. Last week, I toured some of the damaged areas with Vice President Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate. I believe it was very important for the administration to see firsthand the destruction that has taken place, and I hope it helps them understand the urgency of getting help to all of Georgia’s affected communities.

I have compiled the latest information on disaster response and recovery activities on my website , including a list of local disaster relief centers.

Sincerely,
Johnny Isakson
United States Senator

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Cobb County – After the Storm

October 1, 2009

Storm Debris Pick Up Information
Cobb County’s Department of Transportation will coordinate pick up of flood debris from properties in unincorporated Cobb County.

For a 30 day period between September 29 and October 26 residents can request and be provided a container/dumpster which can be filled by the resident with flood damaged materials such as furniture, carpeting and sheet rock. The cut off for such requests will be October 26 allowing seven days for those residents to complete their debris removal.

Vegetative debris and concrete are not to be placed in the container.

Dumpsters will be automatically removed after seven days. Requesting residents must agree that the container be placed on private property so as not to impact traffic in the roadway.

Dumpster requests should be directed to 770-528-3666.

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2420 Elmhurst Blvd – Kennesaw, GA – West Cobb

September 5, 2009

Three-side brick traditional is warm, inviting and move-in ready. Hardwood floors. Plantation shutters. Level, fenced backyard. This spacious home is designed for easy living with an open, flowing floor plan.

The large kitchen with ample counters, cabinets and pantry features a light-filled breakfast area open to the comfortable family room. French doors connect the family room to a separate living area – office, parlor, music room – the choice is yours. A separate dining room adjoins the kitchen.

A private office with exterior entry is located on the main level off the kitchen. Also on the main level is the laundry room with a laundry tub and storage.

The home boasts a split bedroom plan with the master retreat located right of the central front stairway. Master en-suite bath features his & her vanities, jetted garden tub and separate shower.

Three spacious secondary bedrooms are accessible via rear stairway from kitchen breakfast area.

Maintained to perfection and picture perfect…

Details

Asking Price:

$242,900

MLS:

3943420

Lot Size:

.5-.75

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

2.5

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

Princeton Ridge

Year Built:

1989

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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Types of Fires Allowed All Year

June 1, 2009

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Certain types of fires are allowed all year, even during the burn ban.

Recreational fire means an outdoor fire in which only logs or clean wood are being burned and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes, and which is not used to dispose of garbage or yard waste.
Recreational fires are allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
No recreational burning is allowed on windy days (10 mph or higher) or on days when the atmospheric conditions (cloudy, overcast, or raining) would cause the smoke to remain low to the ground.
Recreational fires must be attended by an adult who must be watching the fire at all times. Never leave the fire unattended.
A water hose or fire extinguisher must be on hand that can reach the fire, and can be ready to use if needed.
Recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from all structures.
Recreational fires shall not be started with petroleum-based products.
Some common sense shall be used when determining if a fire qualifies as a recreational fire. People sitting around a small campfire would be considered a recreational fire. A homeowner with a large pile of brush in their yard and frequently having a small fire is not a recreational fire.

Captain Jay S. Westbrook
Deputy Fire Marshal
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services
Direct line–770.528.8328
Fax–770.528.8320

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Best Deal: 3402 Cranborne Chase Ct – East Cobb

May 8, 2009

From the soaring 2-story foyer to the expanded deck overlooking the private, professionally landscaped yard… Up to the spacious master retreat with luxurious spa tub… Down to the finished basement designed for comfortable living… 3402 Cranborne Chase Ct. is absolutely the best living space in Dorset!

The heart of this home is the generously proportioned kitchen featuring richly stained cabinet storage above and below solid surface counters. Chef touches include a gas cooktop and convection ovens. A built-in planning desk is the perfect base of operations for day-to-day living. There’s also a spacious buffet open to the family room and a breakfast bar for morning coffee.

And more… Linger over casual dining in the sun drenched keeping room featuring a gas fireplace and a wall of windows. Open to an expanded deck from the keeping room and the family room, the main level living area is ideal for entertaining.