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tlanta is a beautiful place to live! There is something for everyone: tremendous green space, the world’s busiest airport, 5-star hotels and restaurants, a thriving arts community, and countless entertainment options. All this is set in one of the most historic places in the South. It’s no wonder so many fortune 500 companies call Atlanta home. If you are new to the city, please use this as your introduction, as we have gathered insider information to show you the best Atlanta has to offer. If you decide to make it your home, Beacham & Company,REALTORS has the most knowledgeable agents in the business to help you with your move. We can’t wait to work with you!

of families ease into a new life and home in Atlanta. Our goal is to find the best home for you and your family, but at the same time, help with the numerous decisions that come with your relocation. Most of our agents are lifetime Atlantans - born, raised and educated and have an expert knowledge of all things Atlanta. Others have come to us from various parts of the country, and have gone through the transition themselves at one point in time. While our agents have proven themselves as valuable aids to our clients throughout their relocation, this packet is intended to get the ball rolling. From neighborhoods and schools, to history and hot spots, this guide will serve as a valuable resource. We hope it helps and you come to love Atlanta as much as we do. Welcome.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009 | 5pm to 8pm

A Quick History of Atlanta

he city of Atlanta is located on what used to be Creek and Cherokee Indian territory. White settlement around what is now Decatur began in 1823. Twelve years later the Cherokee Nation conceded their land in exchange for areas in the Western United States and the famous Trail of Tears followed. In 1836, the Georgia General Assembly voted to begin construction on a Western and Atlantic railroad. The Atlantic railroad was to go from Chattanooga to an area west of the Chattahoochee River simply named by the Assembly “Terminus.” From this point up until the Civil War Terminus began to develop and underwent a name change to Marthasville and eventually Atlanta in 1847. The economy boomed as Atlanta became the main railroad hub for the ever growing tobacco and cotton markets that spread throughout the Southeast. By the time the Civil War began, Atlanta was one of the fastest growing cities in the South. However, things began to change when Georgia became the fifth state to succeed from the Union on January 19, 1861.

tlanta was one of the most pivotal cities in the Confederacy during the war, as its central location and extensive railroad system made it a pivotal part of the Confederacy’s supply effort. Ulysses S Grant eventually realized the importance of capturing Atlanta, and created a plot to take the city and split the Confederacy in two at the same

time. Beginning in Chattanooga, General William Sherman, under Grant’s orders, began his “March to the Sea.” The most critical battles on his campaign occurred in Atlanta, including the Battle of Peachtree Creek and the Battle of Atlanta. With Grant and Sherman’s newfound stress on “total war,” a system of completely destroying the Confederate infrastructure as well as its army, Atlanta burned to the ground on November

11, 1864 as Sherman and his army left the city on their way to the Georgia coast.

ollowing the war, Atlanta was left in the same problem as most southern cities as it faced the uphill battle of reconstruction. However, the city eventually emerged from the ashes, and developed into one of the fastest growing metropolises in the South.

In 1868, it was named the fifth capital of Georgia, and in the twenty years following the War, Atlanta became the industrial and commercial center of the South. Over the first half of the 20th century Atlanta continued to become, with a lot of help from Coca-Cola, the economica center of the Southeast. In the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Atlanta also found itself as the center of the Civil Rights Movement. In fact, the most famous figure in the movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, was born on Auburn Avenue in downtown Atlanta. Under the leadership of Mayor Ivan Allen, an advocate of desegregation in schools and civil rights legislation, Atlanta successfully made its way through the civil rights and continued to grow up until the 1990s.

n 1990, the International Olympic Committee chose Atlanta to host the 1996 Olympic games, and with its selection transitioned from a strong regional city into one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The city spent the six years leading up to the Olympics in constant preparation, and the city grew even more as a result. This growth has not stopped, and today Atlanta is truly an international city. It is home to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, as well as 14 Fortune 500 companies including The Home Depot, the aforementioned Coca-Cola Company, Bellsouth Corporation and Delta Airlines.

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Varsity

. The Eat a hot dog at the Varsity is the most famous hot dog stand in the country, and visitors from around the world flock to its doors each day. Whether it be a slaw dog, a chili dog or a plain old naked dog, the Varsity has something for everyone. Whattaya have, whattaya have.

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Go to a show at the . The Fox was built in the late 1920’s, and is an Atlanta landmark. The nationally acclaimed theatre has recently put on shows such as Les Miserables, The Rockettes, The Westside story, and The Phantom of the Opera.

Georgia Aquarium

Enjoy a day at the . Completed in 2005, the Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest aquarium. It houses over 10,000 animals of 500 different species, and is most famous for its four whale sharks, two manta rays, and countless penguins.

Sun Dial

Walk through the The Botanical Gardens host some of the most beautiful flowers in the Southeast, and are the ideal location for a beautiful Atlanta Spring day.

Turner Field

The 10 Best Things to do in Atlanta

High Museum

Spend an afternoon at the . The High is one of the countries finest art galleries and the leading gallery in the southeast. Recent exhibits include Leonardo da Vinci, Chuck Close, Annie Leibovitz, John Portman, and many pieces from the Louvre.

. Take in a Braves game at The site of the 1996 Olympic games is now the home of “America’s team,” the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are always in contention for the playoffs and have some of the best players in Tour the . Major League Baseball. Atlanta’s most famous business, Coca Cola has recently opened Have a picnic in . The its new and improved World of site of the 1895 World’s Fair, Piedmont Park Coke. The attraction features a is located in Midtown Atlanta. The park is historical tour of the company, a the host of countless forms of entertainment taste center of every product Coke ranging from local improv groups and the state currently makes throughout the dogwood festival to music legends such as the world, and a 4D ride that leaves Allman Brothers, Sir Paul McCartney, and the the viewer thirsty for more. Dave Matthews Band.

World of Coke

Have dinner and drinks at the revolving Restaurant, Bar & View. Sitting on the top floor of the Westin hotel, this restaurant provides one of the best views in Atlanta that continuously changes as you dine. It is worth the ear popping to get a view of Atlanta from 73 stories high in the air.

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Spend a day shopping at and Lenox Mall. These two upscale shopping centers are within walking distance from each other and draw shoppers from around the Southeast. They are famous for housing world famous clothing companies such as Hermes, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, and Jimmy Choo.

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ith nearly half of Beacham & Company agents as certified relocation specialists, our agents have represented clients who are employed by every major public and private company in metro Atlanta. Clients of Beacham & Company agents have worked for the following companies:

The beacham.com website garnered the Real Estate Standard of Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development from the Web Marketing Association. The site was selected from among more than 2,400 sites in 40 countries and 96 industry categories. Beacham was the only real estate brokerage website in Georgia to win an award.

Accenture AGL Resources Alston and Bird AllTel Arthur Anderson Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Thrashers AT&T (formerly Bell South and Cingular) Atlanta Journal and Constitution Bank of America Carter Oncor International CDC(Center for Disease Control) CNN The Coca-Cola Company *Coca-Cola Enterprises Coca Cola International Cox Communications Deloitte & Touche *Delta Airlines EMC Emerson Emory University Hospital Emory University Clinic Ernst & Young ESPN Sports Exxon-Mobil Ford Motor Company General Electric GE Genuine Parts *Georgia Pacific (Koch) Georgia Power Company Georgia State University Georgia Tech Goiziueta Foundation Goldman Sachs Golf Digest Hewlett Packard Holder Construction *The Home Depot IHG/Intercontinental Hotels IBM

Invesco King and Spalding Kimberly Clark Kilpatrick Stockton Lexmark Marsh Inc Marubeni USA McKenna Long and Aldridge Merck Microsoft Mizuno USA *Mohawk Industries Morgan Stanley Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Nike Noble Investments Northside Hospital Northwestern Mutual Oxford Industries Philips Electronics Piedmont Hospital Price Waterhouse Cooper Prudential Primerica Pulte Homes Russell Athletic Smith Barney *Southern Company State of Georgia *SunTrust Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Time Warner/AOL Turner Broadcasting Turner Sports United Parcel Service WaMu Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia) Weyerhaeuser WSB *Fortune 500 Company Based in Atlanta

Getting More for Your Money in Atlanta

A $50,000 salary in atlanta is comparable to:

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New York City

$104,898

San Francisco

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Washington D.C.

73,092

Chicago

$60,177

Seattle

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Beacham & Company is the #1 Selling Company in Buckhead/Atlanta since 2008.

Picking the Right School for You and Your Family

Georgia College Guide Since 1993, the Georgia Lottery has awarded over $4.7 billion in financial aid to over 2 million Georgia residents entering college through the HOPE scholarship program. The scholarship pays full tuition and a $300 dollar textbook allowance every year at any public school in the state as long as the student is a resident of Georgia, graduates high school with a B average (3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale), and maintains a cumulative 3.0 gpa throughout college.

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The Art Institute of Atlanta (770) 394-8300 Atlanta Metropolitan College (404) 756-4000 Atlanta Technical College (404) 225-4461 Brenau University (800) 252-5119 Chattahoochee Technical College – Appalachian (706) 253-4500 Chattahoochee Technical College – Marietta (770) 528-4545 Chattahoochee Technical College – Mt. View (770) 509-6305 Chattahoochee Technical College – North Metro (770) 975-4000 Chattahoochee Technical College – Paulding (770) 433-3600 Chattahoochee Technical College – South Cobb (770) 732-5900 Chattahoochee Technical College – Woodstock (770) 454-1800 Clark Atlanta University (404)-880-8000 Clayton State (678) 466-4000 Columbus State University – Columbus (706) 568-2410 Columbus State University – Westpoint (706) 645-2780 Emory University and Oxford College of Emory (800) 727-6063 Georgia Gwinnett College (678) 407-5000 Georgia Perimeter College – Alpharetta (404) 413-7878 Georgia Perimeter College – Clarkston (678) 891-3200 Georgia Perimeter College – Decatur (678) 891-2300 Georgia Perimeter College – Dunwoody (770) 274-5000 Georgia Perimeter College – Newton (770) 278-1200 Georgia Institute of Technology (404) 894 4154 Georgia State University (404) 651-2365 Kennesaw State University (770) 423-6000 Life University (800) 543-3203 Mercer University (800) 637-2378 North Georgia College and State University (800) 495-9581 Oglethorpe University (800) 428-4484 Reinhart College (770) 720-9191 Savannah College of Art and Design (404) 253-2700 Southern Polytechnic State University (800) 635-3204 Spelman College (404) 681-3643 Troy State University (770) 730-0033 University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus (678) 985-6801 The University of Georgia (706) 542-3000

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DRUID HILLS (G-12)

(E-7) Average sales price (2010): $760,987 In 1837, Henry Irby purchased 203 acres in what is now the center of Buckhead for $650. He opened a tavern and grocery store at the northwest corner of Roswell Road and West Paces Ferry Road that became a stopping place for travelers in the sparsely populated wilderness. Before long, the community that grew around Irby’s store became 2 known as Irbyville. At some point in the mid-1800s, the head of a large deer was put on a post not far from the tavern, and from then on, the area became known as Buckhead. By the early 20th century, Buckhead had become a posh suburb of Atlanta, where many of the city’s wealthiest people resided. The area was annexed into the city of Atlanta in 1952, and as early as the 1960’s, Fortune magazine described it as “the top encampment of business executives in the Southeast,” and that remains true today. Sometimes called “the Beverly Hills of the East,” Buckhead is home to one-of-a-kind estates, an abundance of trees, the Southeast’s finest shopping and restaurants, and some of the nation’s best private schools. Some of the neighborhoods within Buckhead are Tuxedo Park, Garden Hills, Haynes Manor, Brookwood Hills, and Chastain Park.

Average sales price (2010): $531,695 Druid Hills dates from 1905 and is one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods. The area was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also created Central Park in New York City. Olmstead planned Druid Hills with winding, tree-lined streets and small parks, the most famous being Ponce de Leon Park, a picturesque string of parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue. The neighborhood contains some of Atlanta’s most historic mansions designed by such notable architects as Walter T. Downing and Neel Reid.6 In fact, one such home was featured in the Academy Award-winning film Driving Miss Daisy (1989). The community is anchored by Emory University, Emory University Hospital, and the internationally recognized Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Druid Hills is also home to the Fernbank Museum of National History, Fernbank Science Center and the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

ANSLEY PARK (F-11)

MIDTOWN (E-12)

EAST COBB (Marietta and Roswell) (C-2) Average sales price (2010): $399,501 East Cobb draws families who seek a suburban lifestyle with relatively low property taxes and excellent public schools, which are among the top 10% in the state including three of the state’s top 10 highest achieving high schools. East Cobb is also renowned for its competitive youth sports leagues. The area’s upscale shopping includes The Avenue at East Cobb.

Average sales price (2010): $943,534 Development of Ansley Park began in 1904 when a group of businessmen led by Edwin P. Ansley purchased a large plot of land north of the city, creating Atlanta’s first northern suburb.3 Today, Ansley Park is no longer a suburb but an oasis of grand homes and green spaces set against the backdrop of modern skyscrapers in nearby Midtown. The neighborhood is revered for the architectural significance of its homes and inspired land plan, which incorporates wide parkways and majestic parks (Winn and McClatchey). Ansley Park is home to Ansley Golf Club (1912), which has been ranked among the top nine-hole courses in the United States by Sports Illustrated magazine.4 Many Ansley Park residents are also members of the nearby Piedmont Driving Club (1887), one of the most prestigious private country clubs in the Southeast.

Average sales price (2010): $468,247 Midtown was once a mostly commercial and business district but in recent years has become home to trendy families as well as individuals who are downsizing from larger homes. New Midtown residents are drawn to the area’s many new high rise condominiums as well as dining and nightlife options, some of the best and most cosmopolitan in the city. Midtown is also a huge cultural draw as the area is home to the High Museum of Art, Woodruff Arts Center, The Fox Theatre and Piedmont Park. Efforts are currently underway to create The Midtown Mile along Peachtree Street, a stretch of retail shops that is intended to rival those along Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

MORNINGSIDE / V.A. HIGHLANDS (G-11) Average sales price (2010): $583,920 Morningside was first developed in 1923 following the success of the Virginia Highland neighborhood to the south.7 Development of Virginia Highland began two decades earlier than Morningside when the Atlanta Streetway Rail Company extended a trolley line to the area from Five Points in downtown Atlanta.8 In fact, both neighborhoods were developed with the streetcar in mind. Morningside shares many similarities with Virginia Highland, including a preponderance of Tudor and bungalow style homes, small parks, and mini villages with restaurants and boutique shops. The shopping and bars in Virginia Highlands are decidedly more eclectic than Morningside, which has a popular farmer’s market and a 30-acre nature preserve.

BROOKHAVEN (G-7) Average sales price (2010): $760,987 Brookhaven was developed in 1911 by the Mechanical and Manufacturers Club, who hired Long Island golf pro Herbert H. Barker to design a nine-hole course on the property. A year later, the Brookhaven Country Club opened as Atlanta’s second golf course (after East Lake in 1906). Atlanta’s Capital City Club purchased the Brookhaven Club in 1915 and expanded the golf course from nine to 18 holes. The clubhouse was finished in 1928. The clubhouse and the community are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the community is a National Historic District. Many homes were designed by well-known Atlanta architects of the period including Neel Reid and Hal Hentz.5 Today, many Brookhaven residents choose to live in Brookhaven because of its country club lifestyle and proximity to Atlanta’s finest shopping, including Phipps Plaza.

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The Buckhead Coalition (www.buckhead.net) Buckhead Is...(www.buckheadis.com) Ansley Park Civic Association (www.ansleypark.org) Ansley Golf Club (www.ansleygolfclub.org) Historic Brookhaven Neighborhood Association (www.historicbrookhaven.org) National Park Service (www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/atlanta/dru.htm)

VININGS (B-7) Average sales price (2009): $475,518 Vinings is named for an engineer who came to the area on behalf of Western & Atlantic Railroad 9 in the 1830s to build a railroad bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The community is known for its charming, Victorian-inspired village with boutique shops, fine restaurants and coffee houses. Vinings residents are attracted to the area by low Cobb County property taxes, proximity to Buckhead, the private schools there and the community’s overall small town feel. 7 8 9

Morningside/Lenox Park Association (www.mlpa.org) Virginia Highland Civic Association (www.vahi.org) Vinings Historic Preservation Society (www.vinings.org)

Buckhead

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Average Sales Price: $760,987

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Country Clubs: •Cherokee Town and Country Club: The Cherokee Town and Country Club was chartered in 1956 with six hundred initial members. The Town Club is located in the historic Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry, and the Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. In 1997 Cherokee was called “the very best private country club.” The Town Club underwent a major expansion in 2008/2009, which added 25,000 square feet to the existing building.¹

Hospitals: •Piedmont Hospital: Piedmont Hospital is one of the oldest and most respected medical facilities in Atlanta. Created in 1905, Piedmont is home to world renowned physician and other specialists who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the health of not only their patients but also Atlanta residents through numerous community based services.²

Attractions: •Atlanta History Center: The Atlanta History Center was founded in 1926 to help preserve Atlanta’s rich history. It is located on over 33 acres in the middle of Buckhead and three of Atlanta’s most historic properties: Swan House, Tullie Smith Farm, and the Margaret Mitchell House³ •The Governor’s Mansion: The Governer’s Mansion was built in 1967 in the Greek RevivalStyle designed by Thomas Bradbury. The home is over 24,000 square feet and boasts 30 Doric columns.⁴ There is an annual Easter Egg hunt, and the home is open for tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays during the week.

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•Chastain Park: At 268 acres, Chastain Park is the largest park in Atlanta. It offers a tennis center, North Fulton Golf Course, Olympic-sized pool, NYO Baseball Park, Chastain Park Arts and Craft Center, Stables and riding center and Chastain Park Ampatheater.5

•Bennett Street Design District: Bennett Street began as a warehouse district, but in the mid-1970s art studios and galleries moved into the area. It is now a vibrant art scene that also offers antique shops and restaurants.8

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•Phipps Plaza: Phipps Plaza is an upscale shopping mall owned by Simon Property Group. It offers over 100 high-end stores such as Theory, Tory Burch, Saks Fifth Avenue, Jimmy Choo and Versace. It also has a full food court and 14-screen AMC movie theater. 6 •Lenox Square: Lenox is across the street from and the sister mall to Phipps Plaza. It was officially dedicated in 1959 and was the first major shopping mall in Georgia. More than 35 million people a year visit Lenox Square, many of them coming to see the Macy’s Christmas Tree, the 4th of July Fire works, or to ride the Pink Pig. •Atlanta Decorative Arts Center: ADAC is the Southeast’s premier source for all things Design. It is a Mecca for interior designers, architects, and builders. It has more than 80 showrooms and offers “industry’s finest product lines including furniture, fabric, kitchen, bath, fine art, antiques, lighting,

•Streets of Buckhead: The Streets of Buckhad is a $1.5 Billion development found near the intersection of Peachtree Road and West Paces Ferry Road. Scheduled for completion in Fall 2011, this project will become the largest and most upscale shopping center in the Southern United States. ________________________ 1. www.cherokeetcc.org 2. (404) 605-500: www.piedmonthospital.org 3. www.atlantahistorycenter.com 4. www.georgia.gov/00/photo_gallery 5. www.chastaincentral.com/content/park.html 6. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phipps_Plaza 7. www.adacatlanta.com/index.html 8. www.buckhead.net/bennettstreet

Chastain Park

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Average Sales Price: $874,174 The Chastain Park neighborhood is the area immediately surrounding the 268 acre park. It is the largest and one of the most popular parks in Atlanta, offering a wide array of sports facilities. The Path Foundation raised money and installed a sidewalk that goes around the entire park, which is extensively used by walkers, joggers and runners.

Attractions: •The North Fulton Golf Course: This 18-hole course held the 1948 national Public Links Golf Tournament. It was the first time the event had ever been held in the South. This golf course also offers a clubhouse

• Tennis Courts: There are 9 lighted tennis courts in the beautiful tennis facility, which has a brand new tennis shop and viewing area completed in the summer of 2010. ALTA (Atlanta Lawn and Tennis Association) has teams that play out of this facility •Pool: There is an Olympic-size swimming pool. “The Chastain Park Tidal Waves” compete against other neighborhood swim teams

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•Chastain Horse Park: The stables were built in 1945, and the center ring was one of the largest and best facilities to show horses in the state when it was built. Today the park is owned and operated by Chastain Horse Park, Ltd. There is also a banquet facility that can be rented, which overlooks the horse ring •National Youth Organization: NYO is a youth baseball/ football/ softball organization headquartered in Chastain Park. There is also a gymnasium for their basketball program •Playground: There is a large playground in Chastain Park, just off of Dudley Lane. There is a lot of playground equipment for all age groups. On Tuesdays between May and October, the playground offers “Chastain Chill,” where families can enjoy free music

•Chastain Park Amphitheater: The Amphitheater was built into a natural bowl in the earth made of granite walls. It opened in 1944. Many Atlantans count going to see concerts there among their favorite summer activities. The concert facility headlines guests from Diana Ross to James Taylor

•Chastain Arts Center: The Chastain Arts Center has offered art classes and exhibits for over 35 years. The classes are for all ages and skill levels, and there are four sessions a year. The gallery shows the work of students, teachers and outside artists

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Country Clubs: •Piedmont Driving Club: The Piedmont Driving Club was founded in 1887 and is one of the most prestigious private clubs in the South. PDC, as it is referred to in Atlanta, provides outstanding athletic facilities to meet the desires of the membership for golf, tennis, swimming, squash, and fitness activities.¹ •Ansley Golf Club: Ansley is another one of Atlanta’s first class private clubs. Founded in 1912, Ansley’s amenities include 27 holes of great golf, tennis courts, fine and casual dining, and state of the art exercise facilities.² Attractions: •Woodruff Art Center along with the High Museum of Art: These two icons truly are the heart and soul of Atlanta’s art culture. The Woodruff Art Center is the home of stunning performing and visual arts while the High features exhibits from some of the best artists in the world. ³ •The Margaret Mitchell House: Built in 1899, the Margaret Mitchell House offers tours of the home of Atlanta’s most famous author. The sight where Gone With the Wind was written is now one of Atlanta’s most loved and visited historical landmarks.4 •The Fox Theatre: The Fox was built in the late 1920’s, and is an Atlanta landmark. It was originally built as the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque, (and still holds that style of architecture today) but because of large construction costs

the Shriners were forced to accept additional funding from movie mogul William Fox, thus losing out on the naming rights. While it changed ownership several times throughout the great depression, the Fox survived and emerged as the most famous movie house in Atlanta between the 1940s and 1960s. Today, the nationally acclaimed theatre hosts a plethora of Broadway shows including Les Miserables, The Rockettes, The Westside story, and The Phantom of the Opera.5 Parks: •Piedmont Park: Piedmont Park is Atlanta’s most famous common space. Dating back to 1887, Piedmont Park is not only one of the most beautiful places in Atlanta, but also one of the most versatile areas that is home to various fairs, festivals, biking and walking trails and entertainment options. Shopping: •Atlantic Station: Atlantic Station is Midtown Atlanta’s best shopping center. Completed in 2005 on the site of the old Atlantic Steele Mill, Atlantic Station is home to Ikea, a state-of-theart movie theatre, and countless other high end shops and restaurants. It is a popular weekend destination for not only native Atlantans but also residents throughout the state.6 _________________________ 1. www.drivingclub.com 2. www.ansleygolfclub.org 3. www.woodruffcenter.org 4. www. margaretmitchellhouse.com 5. www.foxtheatre.org/foxhistory.aspx 6. www.atlanticstation.com

Garden Hills

Average Sales Price: $535,876

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In 1925 Phillips Campbell McDuffie began to develop Garden Hills, which today is located between Peachtree and Piedmont Roads, and East Wesley and Pharr Road on the South and North. It offers the best of intown living while still feeling like a small community. Four parks are sprinkled throughout the historic neighborhood, which boasts an array of architectural styles ranging from Craftsman to Georgian to Tudor, making Garden Hills one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the city Parks: •Sunnybrook Park: Sunnybrook Park is a wooded area with a stream and stone bridges. The Garden Hills Women’s Club made the park in 1934 •Alexander Park: Alexander Park is a wooded area named after Aaron Alexander, who owned the land in the 1800s. It is across the street from the Garden Hills pool •Frankie Allen Park: Located on Pharr Road, Frankie Allen Park offers sports complexes such as baseball diamonds, tennis courts and picnic areas

Garden Hills Park: This park is the neighborhood •playground located right by the neighborhood pool Attractions: •The Garden Hills Pool is the heart of the neighborhood. Families gather there in the summer, and many of the neighborhood children are on the “Cool Sharks” swim team that competes with other neighborhood swim teams. It is located at East Wesley Road and Pinetree Drive. There is also a rustic clubhouse that looks like a log cabin where the Garden Hills Neighborhood Civic Association holds their meetings as well as neighborhood parties. Garden Hills is a true neighborhood in every sense of the word where children can also walk to neighborhood schools

Brookhaven

Average Sales Price: $760,987

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Country Clubs: •Capital City Club: Capital City was founded in 1883 and is “one of the most prestigious social clubs in America.” The club is comprised of three facilities. The City Club is located in downtown Atlanta, and offers fine dining and beautiful event halls. The Country Club is located in Brookhaven. It underwent a major renovation in 2008/2009 which added more fitness facilities, outdoor dining areas and a completely renovated Tom Fazio designed golf course. Capital City’s third facility, the Crabapple Golf Course, was built in 2002. Located in Woodstock, this course, also designed by Fazio, hosted the American Express Championship in 2003.¹ Attractions: •Theater at Oglethorpe University: The Theater at Oglethorpe University is home to Georgia Shakespeare Theater, which puts on numerous productions throughout the year. •Oglethorpe University Museum of Art: The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art offers exhibitions such as Salvador Dali and Maurice Utrillo. They also offer art camps and workshops throughout the year, as well as a lecture series.²

•Peachtree Dekalb Airport: PDK opened in World War II as Naval Air Station Atlanta. Between 1957 and 1959 it was converted to civilian use. Today it is a general aviation airport that services many private planes.³ Parks: •Ashford Park: Three acre park offering basketball, tennis and playground.4 •Blackburn Park: 49-acrea park offering tennis, basketball courts, soccer fields, trails and picnic tables.4 •Brookhaven Park: Nine-acre park offering sports courts, picnic tables, playgrounds and trails.4 •Keswick Park: 45-acre park on the edge of Brookhaven.4 •Murphey Candler Park: 135-acre park offering lake, pool, football and baseball.4 Shopping: Phipps Plaza, Lenox Mall (See Buckhead) ______________________ 1. www.capitalcityclub.org 2. www.museum.oglethorpe.edu 3. www.pdkairport.org/ 4. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookhaven,_Georgia

Druid Hills

Average Sales Price: $531,695 Country Clubs: •Druid Hills Golf Club: Established in 1912, Druid Hills has long offered the full array of services expected in today's modern private club. A membership with Druid Hills provides first class golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and exercise facilities. Located just over three miles away from downtown Atlanta, Druid Hills Golf Club is set in a wooded landscape that includes five linear parks designed by world famous landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted. In order to become a member, it is necessary to receive an invitation from a current member and two additional members are required to endorse the nominee.¹ Hospitals: •Emory University Hospital: Emory University Hospital was recently named one of "America's Best Hospitals" in the 2009-2010 issue of US News and World Report. Their practice specializes in the care of the acutely ill adult, and the hospital is staffed entirely of the faculty from Emory School of Medicine. It is renowned as one of the nation's leaders in cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, transplantation and the neurosciences.² Attractions: •Fernbank Museum of Natural History: Fernbank is one of Atlanta’s best museums. Featuring exhibits for kids and adults, Fernbank also boasts an IMAX theatre and summer camps for children.³

•Callanwolde Fine Arts Center: Callanwolde is a non-profit community arts center that offers workshops and classes in visual, literary and performing arts. As a facility it hosts several art exhibits along with serving as a popular place for weddings and other gatherings.4 Parks: •Mason Mill Park: Mason Mill Park is not as well known as others around Atlanta, but none the less it is beautiful and a popular destination for dog lovers. It is over a half-acre of land that is fenced in and the perfect destination for people looking to have fun with their pets by their side. Shopping: •The Dekalb County Farmers Market:This farmers market is one of the cultural hubs in Atlanta, and features fresh organic food from around the world as well as local farms throughout the state.5 •Decatur Square: The heart of down town Decatur, Decatur square is a lovely town quad with an arts vibe. It is filled with specialty shops, restaurants and cafés, and is the perfect getaway for an afternoon of shopping. _____________________ 1.

www.dhgc.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp 2. www.emoryhealthcare.org 3. www.fernbankmuseum.org 4. www.callanwolde.org 5. www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com

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East Cobb / Marietta

Average Sales Price: $399,501

Country Clubs: •Atlanta Country Club: Atlanta Country Club is home to one of the states best golf courses. Between 1967 and 1997 ACC hosted the "Atlanta Classic," a PGA Tour event that drew the best golfers in the world to Atlanta. Along with a truly spectacular golf course, ACC offers wonderful tennis facilities, a newly remodeled clubhouse that includes a weight room, fine and casual dining and a family friendly pool environment. ¹ •Indian Hills Country Club: Thomas G. Cousins developed Indian Hills, and Joe Lee designed it. It opened in 1969, and it is located in a residential community with 250 developed lots. ² hospitals: There are four hospitals in the area, all with state-of the art facilities. •East Cobb Medial Center: Doctors at East Cobb Medical Center practice the full range of family medical care with the exception of obstetrics and pediatrics under the age of five.1 •Wellstar Kennestone Hospital: This 633 bed facility offers emergency, outpatient and impatient services.2 •Children’s Healthcare of Cobb: Part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, this medical center offers some of the best pediatric care in Marietta.3 Attractions: •East Cobb Children’s Museum: This museum is a great family destination that gives children a hands on learning experience. With admission costing only 5 dollars it is a great destination for a family outing.

•Marietta Square: The square is lined with specialty shops, art galleries, restaurants, antique shops and the Theater on the Square. Glover Park, named after Marietta’s first mayor John H. Glover, is located in the square and hosts many festivals and events.4 •The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum Scarlett on the Square: The museum is home to Dr. Christopher Sullivan’s private collection of Gone With The Wind items. 4 •Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art: The museum is the only one in the metro area to focus on 19th and 20th century American art. It also offers lectures, art classes and cultural events. 4 Parks: •Terrell Mill Park: A small but active park, Terrell Mill offers picnic pavilions, a playground, 4 softball fields, Terrell Mill Tennis Center (8 courts), a concession building and a soccer field.

•Sope Creek Nature Trails: These trails run through East Cobb along Sope Creek. They can take you to several unique attractions in the area, including the remnants of an old Confederate paper mill from the Civil War. •There are 18 parks in total in Marietta. One of the largest is Laurel Park, which offers 25 acres. Shopping: •The Avenue: The Avenue is East Cobb’s best shopping location. It is an outdoor shopping community that is home to stores such as Banana Republic, William Sonoma, Borders, and Jos. A. Bank.6 _____________________ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

www.atlantacountryclub.memberstatements.com www.indianhillscc.com/AboutIHCC/AboutIHCC.aspx www.mariettaga.gov/community/profile.aspx www.mariettaga.gov/leisure/attractions.aspx www.eastcobbpark.org/index www.mariettaga.gov/community/parks.aspx

•East Cobb Park: East Cobb Park not only offers beautiful walking trails, picnic facilities, open fields and an outdoor classroom and stage, but also puts on free movie nights throughout the summer. 5

EastCobb draws

•Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: A major Civil War battle took place at Kennesaw Mountain on June 27th, 1864. It was one of the many that led to the burning of Atlanta. Today the park offers 28,000 acres of land with many trails.

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Attractions: •Callanwolde Fine Arts Center: Callanwolde is a non profit community arts center that offers workshops and classes in visual, literary and performing arts. As a facility it hosts several art exhibits along with serving as a popular place for weddings and other gatherings.¹

Parks: •Morningside Nature Preserve: The Morningside Nature Preserve is an area consisting of 30 acres of land that is intended for leisure and educational uses. It is a wonderful place to take in the beauty of Atlanta’s nature even though it is located very close to down town Atlanta.

•The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum: Part of the Presidential Library System, the Library is a great place for field trips and cultural outings. The Library holds archives (research facility) as well as a Museum with over half a million photographs.²

Shopping: •Virginia and Highland Avenue: The intersection at Virginia and N Highland Avenue is one of the most popular places in Atlanta. This beautiful walking community is full of unique boutiques and wonderful dining options, and also the location of some of the best nightlife in the city. Along with the permanent charms of the area, Virginia Highland also host several art festivals each year that draw Atlantans to the warmth and charm of its community.

•Margaret Mitchell House: the Margaret Mitchell House is operated by the Atlanta History Center (See Buckhead). The house offers tours of the apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind. There is also a Literary Center that offers cultural programs.³ •Morningside Farmers Market: Every Saturday of the year the Morningside Farmers Market sells local, all organic produce. The market is open from 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM in the summer and 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM in the winter. Another attraction to the market is the chef presentations that begin at 9:30.⁴

_____________________ 1. http://www.callanwolde.org 2. www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov 3. www.margaretmitchellhouse.com 4. www.morningsidemarket.com

Vinings

Average Sales Price: $475,518 Country Clubs: •The Cochise Riverview Club: Cochise is a private swim, tennis and meeting facility that is made up of Vinings residents. Attractions: •The Vinings Jubilee: The Vinings Jubilee is the commercial center of the Vinings community. The Victorian inspired shopping and dining center draws not only Vinings residents but also shoppers from all over Atlanta. The Jubilee represents all of the charm that is Vinings. •Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center: The Cobb Energy Performing Arts center houses the John A. Williams Theatre, which has 27,500 seats. It can accommodate Broadway shows, ballets, and even large corporate meetings.¹

Shopping: •Cumberland Mall: Cumberland Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the state, and it is minutes from the Vinings community. Cumberland features countless stores and newly added world-class restaurants. It offers “a pedestrian friendly streetscape complete with fountains.” You can stroll along the outside stores and restaurants, or go inside and enjoy a traditional mall shopping experience, with an excellent selection of stores. The newly revamped center also includes a COSTCO and COSTCO gas station.3 _______________________ 1. www.cobbenergycentre.com 2. www.cobbgalleria.com/about/factSheet.aspx

•Cobb Galleria: The Cobb Galleria is a conference center with a ballroom. It is connected to the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. There are also a few shops on site as well as restaurants.² Parks: •Chattahoochee Nature Reserve: The nature reserve offers fishing, canoe entrance and make trails.

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North Fulton Average sales price (2010): $370,581 The term “North Fulton” refers to the area of Fulton County north of I-285. North Fulton was still a sleepy, mostly rural area 30 years ago but as a result of GA 400 opening in the 1970s, economic development boomed. Today, North Fulton is the prime relocation destination for many public and private companies moving headquarters and office operations to metro Atlanta. The area is home to perhaps the largest concentration of top-performing public schools in the state - 31 in all. North Fulton and neighboring Forsyth County to the north are also a golfer’s paradise, with more than two dozen public and private golf courses. Many of those golf courses are within prestigious country clubs such as St. Ives, St. Marlo, and Country Club of the South. The area is also home to many horse farms, with the Milton area retaining much of the county’s rural tradition. ALPHARETTA (D-4) Average sales price (2010): $357,480 Alpharetta traces its history to the time of the resettlement of the Cherokee Indian Nation in the 1830’s. Farmers and merchants who were the fortunate winners of land lotteries developed the first permanent settlement in the area known as New Prospect Campground. In 1858 the town was chartered and became the seat of newly formed Milton County. The name Alpharetta comes from the Greek words “alpha” meaning first and “retta” meaning town. Over the next 75 years, Milton County lacked significant growth due to lack of railroad access and the onset of the Great Depression in the early 1930’s. Milton County avoided bankruptcy by merging with Fulton County, and as a result, the first county roads were paved.1 Most of the Alpharetta you see today however is the result of the development of 2,950 acres for the Windward community beginning in the early 1980s. This master-planned community of approximately 2,400 homes features a 197-acre lake, sports complexes, an acclaimed golf course and a large office component, which is home to many public and private companies. DUNWOODY (C-9) Average sales price (2010): $428,327 Located near upscale Perimeter Mall and the Perimeter Business District, which the Atlanta Business Chronicle recently called “the city center of Atlanta,” Dunwoody began to take off in the 1970s following the completion of I-285. The construction of the Williamsburg–style Dunwoody Village was the first of several upscale shopping areas in the south part of town. Today, the community is home to Dunwoody Country Club and Golf Course and is served by two of the highest achieving elementary schools in the state, Austin Elementary and Vanderlyn Elementary. A new school, Dunwoody Elementary, opened in 2009. MILTON (C-2) Average sales price (2010): $569,680 The town of Milton was created from an area of unincorporated Fulton County in 2006. Long renowned for horse farms and its bucolic rural countryside, the area has grown in recent years through the addition of upscale neighborhoods such as Alpharetta County Club, Trophy Club of Atlanta, and White Columns Country Club. Milton boasts excellent schools, many of them newly-constructed in just the last several years. Areas within the town of Milton include the quaint historic district of Crabapple and the villages of Birmingham and Hopewell. 1

City of Alpharetta (www.alpharetta.ga.us) based upon researchby Anne Rogers Ferguson

ROSWELL (B-5) Average sales price (2010): $329,663 Like Alpharetta to the north, Roswell was home to the Cherokee Indian tribe until the 1830s. About the same time, gold was discovered in north Georgia, and the ensuing mining rush prompted a man named Roswell King of Darien, Georgia to investigate the area. Traveling on horseback, Mr. King followed Indian trails to the Chattahoochee River near what is now Roswell. The vast forests and the rushing waters of Vickery Creek inspired him to construct various mills, which were incorporated as The Roswell Manufacturing Company in 1838. Mr. King offered homesites and investment opportunities to his friends and associates from coastal Georgia, and a community was built. Mr. King’s associates constructed magnificent homes along with cottages and apartments for mill workers, a general store, a church, and an educational academy for the children. Originally chartered in 1854 and part of Cobb County, Roswell was ceded to Fulton County to facilitate the merger of Milton County into Fulton County in the 1930s.2 The mill operations remained active until 1975, when Roswell became popular as a bedroom community for Atlanta. Much of the town’s original charm remains within Historic Roswell which is home to boutique shops and upscale restaurants. SANDY SPRINGS (A-9) Average sales price (2010): $501,110 Named for a spring that is still in existence today, the recently formed city of Sandy Springs (2005) is comprised of diverse neighborhoods, many with popular swim and tennis clubs. Residential development began in earnest in the 1950s, and commercial development took off in the 1970s following the completion of I-285 (1969). In recent years, architects and builders have flocked to the area to build mansions on the area’s sprawling lots. The city’s main shopping district is located along Roswell Road between I-285 and Abernathy Road. SOUTH FORSYTH COUNTY (F-3) Average sales price (2010): $326,905 Forsyth County was created in 1832 from a partition of former Cherokee Indian lands, it was named for Virginia native John Forsyth, who was Governor of Georgia from 1827-1829 and Secretary of State under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. The county is home to Lake Sidney Lanier, a reservoir created by the completion of the Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956. The lake is named for 19th century musician and poet Sidney Lanier, a Macon, Georgia native who penned “The Song of the Chattahoochee.” In 2008, Forsyth County was named the 13th most wealthy county in the nation by Forbes. com and the wealthiest in the state of Georgia, with much of the wealth concentrated in the southern part of the county. 3 The county consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing in the country as many new residents move to such upscale communities as Chattahoochee River Club, Laurel Springs, Polo Golf and Country Club, St. Marlo Country Club, Windermere, and Vickery.

Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitroswellga.com)

3 Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.com)

Dunwoody

Average Sales Price: $428,327 Country Clubs: •Dunwoody Country Club: Dunwoody offers 18 beautiful holes of golf, tennis courts, dining, pool and exercise facilities.1 Hospitals: •Peachford Hospital: Opening in 1973, Peachford Hospital continues to be one of the premiere providers of mental health and chemical dependency treatment to Atlanta and the Southeast. This 246 bed facility specializes in all mental illnesses including depression, addiction, and Alzheimer’s Disease.2 Attractions & Parks: •Dunwoody Nature Center: Located in the beautiful Dunwoody Park, the Dunwoody Nature Center is one of the local residents’ favorite places. This family friendly center offers nature classes, summer camps for 3rd – 6th grade students, Girl Scout and Cub Scout programs, and special events such as the Butterfly Festival and Monarchs & Margaritas party.3 •Brook Run Park : Playground, skate park, community gardens, theater, pavilions, dog park, home to many festivals •Windwood Hollow Park: Playground, public tennis courts, pavilion and walking trails

Shopping: •Perimeter Mall: Perimeter Mall is one of Dunwoody’s most famous places. It consists of over 1.5 million square feet of shopping space which makes it the second largest mall in the state of Georgia. Although it was opened 1971, Perimeter Mall was renovated in 2000 and is one of Greater Atlanta’s best shopping centers.4 •Dunwoody Village Shopping Center: Dunwoody Village is a Williamsburg-style upscale shopping center that is considered downtown Dunwoody. Built in the 1970’s, this architectural style influenced its surrounding areas and resulted in one of Dunwoody’s most distinct features. _____________________ 1. www.dunwoodycc.org 2. www.peachfordhospital.com 3. www.dunwoodynature.org 4. www.perimetermall.com

the Atlanta Business Chronicle

Dunwoody “the city center of Atlanta."

recently called

Milton

Average Sales Price: $569,680 Country Clubs: •Atlanta National Golf Course: In addition to the Club's celebrated Pete Dye golf course, Atlanta National offers world class amenities throughout its elegant clubhouse that features casual and fine dining facilities, including a full-service 19th Hole to relax after a challenging round of golf. •White Columns Country Club: White Columns biggest draw is its beautiful 18 hole Tom Fazzio designed golf course. However, members also enjoy the recently renovated clubhouse that offers a 2,000 square foot golf shop, dining facilities, men’s and women’s card rooms, and a state of the art fitness facility. •Alpharetta Athletic Club: AAC prides itself on being a family oriented facility. Along with 36 holes of golf (18 of which came with the recent purchase of Crooked Creek Golf Club), this club offers a fitness facility, pool, message therapy and an active tennis program.

Milton is long

renowned for

horse farms & its bucolic

rural

countryside.

Attractions: •Crabapple Crossroads: The Crabapple Crossroads is a unique destination that combines a modern village concept while incorporating various 100 year-old historic buildings. The village offers fine and casual dining along with quaint boutiques and art galleries. Parks: •Bell Memorial Park:This family oriented park features four baseball fields, a pavilion and a playground. •Providence Park: Designated as a public park in 1971, this 45 acre facility surrounding Providence Lake offers a series of walking trails, an amphitheatre, picnic tables, grills and various campgrounds. Providence Park is also unique in that it offers one of the few outdoor rock climbing areas in the state. Shopping: •The Milton Farmers Market: Located at 13005 Bethany Road, the Milton Farmers Market started in the Spring of 2009. They feature locally grown produce, hand sewn clothing, craftsman furniture, and other unique goods.

Alpharetta

Average Sales Price: $357,480

Country Clubs: •Golf Club of Georgia: Founded in 1990, the Golf Club of Georgia is one of Georgia’s younger private clubs as it was founded in 1990, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the best. Offering 36 holes of award-wining golf, the Golf Club of Georgia hosts several amateur competitions each year including the Georgia Cup and the United States Collegiate Championship.1 •The Windward Lake Club: The Windward Lake Club is a world-class swimming and tennis facility with a marina that is located on beautiful Lake Windward. The club provides its members with 20 tennis courts, an olympic size pool and access to one of Georgia’s nicest lakes.2 Hospitals: •Northside Hospital Alpharetta Medical Campus: Affiliated with Northside Hospital, the Alpharetta campus offers comprehensive outpatient services and community programming.3 Attractions: •Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre: Georgia’s newest music venue built in 2008, this outdoor concert environment has hosted some one the best musicians in the world.4

Parks: •Willis Park: Willis Park is the most popular park in North Fulton. The park consists of over 100 acres of land within the city limits of Alpharetta, and offers swimming, equestrian, baseball, tennis, Frisbee golf, dog park, playgrounds, walking trails, concerts, rodeos, dog shows, basketball courts, recreation center, and the South’s famous “Taste of Alpharetta”.5 •Alpharetta North Park: North Park is another one of Alpharetta’s wonderful parks. It is home to lighted tennis courts, football field with synthetic turf, multipurpose field, eight lighted softball fields, two picnic pavilions, two playgrounds, adult activity center, arts building, and walking trail. Shopping: •North Point Mall: North Point is Alpharetta’s best shopping mall, and covers an area of over 1.3 million square feet! It offers a newly-renovated food court and all the shops visitors could hope to find.6 _____________________ 1. www.golfclubofgeorgia.com 2. www.windwardlakeclub.com 3. www.northside.com/locations/alpharetta.aspx 4. www.vzwamp.com 5. www.willspark.com 6. www.northpointmall.com

•Windward Lake: This 195 acre private lake is the center of the Windward community, which was voted the best overall development in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

The name

Alpharetta

comes from the

Greek words “alpha”

first & “retta” meaning town. meaning

Roswell

Average Sales Price: $329,663 Country Clubs: •Cherokee Country Golf Course: See Buckhead. Hospitals: North Fulton Hospital: North Fulton Hospital offers: “a Level II Trama Center and a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center.” It is a full-service hospital for North Georgia residents.¹

Much of the town’s original

charm

remains within

Historic Roswell

which is home to boutique shops and upscale restaurants.

Attractions: •Archibald Smith Plantation Home: The home of Archibald Smith, one of Roswell’s founders, was bought by the city of Roswell and turned into a museum in 1992. The grounds offer: “a guest house, slave quarters, separate kitchen facility, carriage house, barn and water well.” ² •Bulloch Hall: A Greek Revival-style home built in 1839. Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, mother of Theodore Roosevelt, lived here as a child. It is open for tours seven days a week.³ •Cultural Arts Center: The Cultural Arts Center offers a theater with 600 seats for either performances or meetings. There is a reception area and free parking. ⁴ •Faces of War Museum: A Vietnam war memorial, it is located “on the grounds of Roswell City Hall and was dedicated on January 1, 1998.” 5

Parks: •The Roswell recreation and parks Department has 800 acres split into 18 different parks. There are a few parks along the Chattahoochee River.6 •The Chattahoochee Nature Center is located in Roswell. It is an environmental facility located on 127 acres. They offer plant education and wildlife recovery and release.7 Shopping: The Roswell Square: The Roswell Square is lined with specialty stores, antique shops, art galleries and cafes. It is full of art, theater and cultural opportunities. 1. www.nfultonhospital.com/en-US/Pages/default.aspx 2. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald 3. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulloch_Hall 4. www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?nid=211 5. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faces_Of_War_Memorial 6. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell,_Georgia 7. www.chattnaturecenter.org/history.html%7C

Sandy Springs

Average Sales Price: $501,110 Hospitals: •Northside Hospital: Open since 1970, Northside Hospital has more than 1,800 physicians and 5,00 employees. It is a “not-for-profit, full-service community hospital.” Northside specializes in woman’s services and surgery. Northside’s specialitists perform the most surgeries in Georgia, and it ranked first for number of babies delivered among community hospitals.¹ •Children’s Health Care of Atlanta at Scottish Rite: Children’s is an award winning hospital specifically for Children. The doctors receive special training, and all the equipment is tailored to children. It offers 16 satellite locations throughout Atlanta.² •Kaiser Permanente, Glenlake Medical Center: Glenlake is one of Kaiser Permanente’s Diagnostic Center’s of excellence.³ •St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta: St. Joeph’s is Atlanta oldest hospital (1880). They specialize in “cardiac, neurological, vascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, orthopedic and cancer care.” People throughout the Southeast go to St. Josephs because of their specialized services.⁴

Attractions: •The Sandy Springs branch of the Fulton County Library: In April 2004 there were 362,542 registered cardholders for the library, and the collection includes more than 2,177,267 items.5 Parks: According to the Sandy Springs Newcomers Guide, there are 12 City of Sandy Springs Parks. There are four additional national parks in Sandy Springs, many of which offer trails and picnic areas near or next to the Chattahoochee River.

Named for a

spring that is still in

Shopping: Sandy Springs offers many of specialty stores, such as antique and hardware shops. City Walk Shopping Center is one of the “most popular shopping destinations in Sandy Springs.” It offers gourmet food stores and boutiques.6

existence today, the

______________________

is comprised of diverse

1. www.northside.com 2. www.choa.org/default.aspx 3. www.members.kaiserpermanente.orgkpweb 4. www.stjosephsatlants.org 5. www.afplweb.com 6. www.sandysprings.com/Shopping.aspx

neighborhoods, many

recently formed city of

Sandy Springs

with popular swim & tennis clubs.

South Forsyth

Average Sales Price: $326,905

Country Clubs: •Laurel Springs Golf Club: This par 71 Jack Nicklaus designed golf course is a challenge for any golfer. The club also offers fine and casual dining facilities for members.

In 2008,

Forsyth

County was named

the 13th most

wealthy county in the nation by

Forbes.com

& the wealthiest

in the state of Georgia

•St. Marlo Country Club: This club was recently voted as one of the top 3 “Best Public Courses in Atlanta” and on of the top 10 “Best New Courses” by Golf Digest Magazine. The club also offers a formal dining room for banquets and other formal occasions such as weddings and reunions.¹ •Chattahoochee River Club: The Chattahoochee River Club is located on over 400 acres of beautiful land running alongside the famous Chattahoochee River. The club offers ten miles of mulched trails that locals enjoy either by foot, on bike, or on horseback. The club also offers two pools, a stateof-the-art clubhouse, a fenced playground, six tennis courts, lighted basketball courts and dining facilities.² •Windermere Golf Course: The Windermere Golf Course, built in 2000 and designed by PGA tour player Davis Love III, offers a unique challenge for every skill level. The club also offers fine and casual dining.³ Attractions: •Lake Lanier: : After its completion in 1956, Lake Lanier was the largest man made lake in the world. The lake encompasses over 38,000 acres of water and 692 miles of shoreline. Nearly 8 million people visit the lake each year, which has several marinas, a water park and various golf options.

Parks: •Sharon Springs Park: Constructed in 1994, Sharon Springs Park offers seven youth baseball/ softball fields, a senior baseball field, a football field, 1 soccer field, outdoor basketball courts, eight tennis courts, playground, walking trail, picnic pavilion and a community building. •Ducktown Park: This beautiful park offers a picnic pavilion, fitness playground, outdoor volleyball court, horse shoe pits, open grass fields and a rubber surface walking/running path. •For a full list of parks in South Forsyth County, visit www.forsythco.com Shopping: •The Avenue Forsyth: A newly built facility, The Avenue Forsyth has nearly one hundred shops and restaurants.⁴ _________________________ 1. www.stmarlo.com 2. chattahoocheeriverclub.com 3. www.canongategolf.com 4. www∙forsyth.shoptheavenue.com

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Lewis Crook:

Lewis Edmund Crook, Jr. graduated from Georgia Tech’s Department of Architecture in 1919 where he studied under Francis Palmer Smith. After graduation he joined the other architectural master-minds at Hentz, Reid & Adler. Neel Reid took special interest in Crook and he quickly became “Reid’s favorite draftsman,” (Lewis Edmund Crook Jr, Architect). Like Reid, Crook was a master of classical design, but he knew how to adapt it to a family’s modern needs. He however, did not let classical design trump regional thought. He seamlessly blended the Classical Revival Style, which was already present throughout the South, with the new Georgia School of Classicism being heralded in by Reid to create a distinctly Crook Georgia Classic. In 1923, Crook and another Hentz, Reid and Adler architect, Ernest Daniel Ivey, formed their own firm, Ivey and Crook, and went on to design and build a distinguished list of Buckhead and Atlanta homes and buildings.

Neel Reid:

An Atlanta native who grew up in Macon, Neel Reid returned to Atlanta in 1904 to work in the office of architect Willis Franklin Denney. Reid and his future business partner, Hal Hentz went to Columbia University’s School of Architecture, where they studied with New York beaux-arts architect Charles McKim. From there they went to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Returning to Atlanta in 1909, they founded Hentz and Reid architectural firm. Reid was a master of his craft and left a tremendous mark on architecture in Georgia. His homes were classically designed and perfectly proportioned. In the book Architecture of Neel Reid in Georgia, James Grady wrote, “Reid was a master of scale; it is the indefinable essence of his work.” Inspired by the Italian architectural interplay between garden and home, his lasting legacy is his masterful fusion of the two into an inextricable, elegant whole. Reid came into his own in 1916 when he designed the Hills and Dales Estate in LaGrange, Ga. He described the home as “Georgian Italian.”

Influential Atlanta Architects

The Georgia School of Classicism: The early 20th century, particularly the years between 1910 and 1930, was the Golden Age for residential architecture in Atlanta. One architectural firm, Hentz & Reid (later called Hentz, Reid & Adler, then, after Reid’s death in 1926, Hentz Adler & Shutze) was singularly responsible for the great works of this period. According to the book Landmark Homes of Georgia 1733-1983, “these academically trained architects were consummate artists who could make any historical style of architecture into their own.” One of the firm’s founding partners, Neel Reid, would become the father of the Georgia school of classicism, a school that, according to the book “Neel Reid, Architect of Hentz, Reid & Adler and the Georgia School of Classicists," spawned numerous careers and other firms, set lasting professional and aesthetic standards, and fostered the architecture department at the Georgia Institute of Technology.” Among the renowned Georgia architects who flocked to this new breeding ground of architectural thought were James Means, Philip Shutze and Lewis Crook.

James Means:

James “Jimmy” Means grew up in the construction business. His father was a Macon, Ga., building contractor who moved his family to Atlanta in 1906. In 1917, at the age of 13, Means got a job as a part-time office boy at the famed architectural firm of Hentz, Reid and Adler. After graduating from Tech High School, Means enrolled in architecture courses at the Georgia Institute of Technology, but he left without getting a degree and returned as an apprentice to Reid. Although he went on to a 50-year successful career, he was never a registered architect. Throughout his career, he was known for quality of craftsmanship and purity of detail. He often rescued and incorporated elements of older buildings into his designs. His work frequently echoed early New England and tidewater Virginia styles or historic European houses. He also was widely known for restoration and reconstruction work.

Philip Shutze:

Philip Trammell Shutze was born in 1890 in Columbus, Ga. In 1908 he earned a scholarship from Georgia Tech where he studied under Francis Palmer Smith, who marveled at Shutze’s innate abilities and understanding of proportion. In his free time, Shutze worked at the fledgling firm Hentz & Reid. During his junior year he traveled to Europe to study architecture, and that trip left an indelible mark on his thought and style. He went on to study at the Columbia School of Architecture and the American Academy in Rome. Upon returning to Georgia, he began working at Hentz, Reid & Adler and was assigned the job of designing The Andrew Calhoun House. One of his first projects was The Edward H. Inman House, or The Swan Coach House, which has been called “a culmination of the domestic architecture of Georgia and a quintessential example of Georgians’ love of beautiful houses and Gardens in the classical revival tradition.” (Classic Atlanta)

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Architectural Styles & Periods

Styles

THE ARCHITECTURAL PERIODS OF ATLANTA

AND

Many people who have never been to Atlanta envision the city as a stronghold of Southern-style homes with large white columns, but in reality the area offers a wide mixture of architectural styles that correspond to national trends in architecture across the globe. The following list captures the most common architectural styles found in the Atlanta and where to find them. PRE-CIVIL WAR ERA (1800s-1860s) Virtually no homes exist from this time period, as a large portion of Atlanta burned to the ground during the Civil War. Madison (east of Atlanta) and Newnan (southwest of Atlanta) are the only towns close to the metro Atlanta area with significant homes that date prior to the war. In fact, the majority of the homes found in metro Atlanta today were built after 1970, when the population of metro Atlanta was less than 1.8 million. Since 1970, metro Atlanta’s population has grown to encompass nearly six million people, and differing architectural styles experienced similar growth.

Cottage STYLE (1910s-1940s) Reflecting many different architectural styles including Craftsman, Cape Cod and Tudor, the term cottage is used to describe a home that uses space very efficiently. Most cottages in Atlanta were built in the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s and are commonly found in areas such as Buckhead (including the neighborhoods of Collier Hills, Garden Hills, Loring Heights, Memorial Park, Peachtree Hills, Peachtree Park, Ridgewood Heights, and Springlake), Decatur (city proper), Morningside, and Virginia Highland.

POST-CIVIL WAR ERA (1865-1870s) While Atlanta underwent an economic boom following the Civil War, very little residential housing, which was mostly in the downtown Atlanta area, exists from this period. These homes were long ago torn down and replaced by commercial buildings and skyscrapers.

VICTORIAN AND QUEEN ANNE ERAS (1880s-1920s) Conceived and developed in the 1880s by entrepreneur Joel Hurt, Inman Park was Atlanta’s first planned community and offers Atlanta’s greatest concentration of Victorian and Queen Anne era architecture. Along with Inman Park, Grant Park and Downtown Marietta also feature excellent examples from this period.

CREATIVE ECLECTICISM (1910s-1940s) Creative Eclecticism is a phrase used to describe the works of the architectural firm Hentz, Reid & Adler (later Hentz, Adler & Shutze). The architects of this firm studied throughout Europe, and this academic background influenced not only their designs but also the architecture of Atlanta for a generation. Their work, with strong Beaux Arts, Federal, Georgian, Tudor Revival, and Italian Renaissance influences, was called Creative Eclecticism because, according to the authors of Landmark Homes of Georgia, Hentz, Reid and Shutze “could make any architectural style into their own.” Ansley Park, Buckhead and Druid Hills offer the greatest concentrations of work by the firm with Druid Hills offering perhaps the most consistent representation of the period. However, the Buckhead area features the firm’s most notable works (i.e. the Swan Coach House).

CRAFTSMAN ERA (1910s-1930s) The Craftsman-Style home, so named for the Gustav Stickley magazine that published house plans incorporating the Arts and Crafts ideals of late 1880s and early 1900s, is found in neighborhoods such as Decatur, Grant Park, Morningside, and Virginia Highland. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Craftsman-Style made a comeback in Atlanta, as many builders reintroduced the style with modern touches. These new homes are found on in-fill lots in older neighborhoods of Atlanta and in new subdivisions completely dedicated to the Craftsman style.

CONTEMPORARY AND POSTMODERN (1960s-PRESENT) Very few contemporary or postmodern homes exist in Atlanta largely because of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotional ties to traditional Southern architecture. However, a few contemporary and postmodern homes began to appear in the 1960,s as more people moved to Atlanta from other parts of the country. These two styles have differing features in that the contemporary style incorporates no mixture of historic details or quirky features while postmodern homes combine traditional features with newly invented forms. The most architecturally significant contemporary and post modern homes are found in Buckhead and Sandy Springs.

CREATIVE CLASSICISM REVIVAL (1990s-PRESENT) In the 1990s, a number of talented local architects and builders reverted back to classical architecture. This revival of Creative Classicism continues today and is marked by homes that incorporate a number of different styles (Beaux Arts, Craftsman, Federal, French Eclectic, French Provincial, Georgian, Italian Renaissance, Regency) but with notably cleaner lines and less ornamentation than the Creative Eclecticism period of the early 20th century. The use of natural materials such as slate, stone, brick, rough hewn wood and repurposed building materials is paramount with the goal to give the homes the appearance of historical integrity. The finest examples of these homes are in Buckhead and North Fulton but others are found throughout metro Atlanta.

NEO-ECLECTIC TRADITIONAL (1970s-PRESENT) Neo-Eclecticism emerged with the rebellion against modernism and a longing for more traditional styles. Builders throughout Atlanta borrowed freely from a variety of historic traditions that were customized using a mixture of features selected from construction catalogs. Dunwoody represents metro Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first full-fledged foray into Neo-Eclecticism. Formed in the 1970s around a Williamsburg-inspired village, homes in Dunwoody epitomize the use of traditional styles with mostly Georgian influences. Neo-Eclectic architecture spread throughout metro Atlanta as development of the area ballooned in the 1980s and 1990s. John Wieland, an Atlanta builder and developer whose company became one of the largest homebuilders in the Southeast, has built more homes in the neo-eclectic traditional style than any other builder in metro Atlanta.

NEO-MEDITERRANEAN (1980s-PRESENT) Inspired by the Spanish Revival style of the early 20th century, Neo-Mediterranean architecture is marked by the prodigious use of smooth plaster (stucco) walls and chimney finishes, clay roofs, and terracotta or cast concrete ornaments. Beginning in the 1980s, this style continues to be a popular choice for builders today. The best examples of the Neo-Mediterranean style are found in Sandy Springs and in newer neighborhoods in Alpharetta and Duluth.

POST WORLD WAR II RANCH (1940s-1960s) Inspired by the Prairie-Style home of Frank Lloyd Wright and a staple of real estate developers after World War II, the post-war ranch is found in the areas of Buckhead (Lenox Park, Margaret Mitchell, Pine Hills, Wildwood) Decatur (Fernbank, Lavista Park, Sagamore Hills, Toco Hills), Marietta, Sandy Springs and Smyrna. COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE (1910s-1940s) The Colonial Revival-Style home, based loosely on Federal and Georgian house styles, was the most popular historic revival house between World War I and World War II. The style was arguably the most popular style of home built by wealthy Atlantans of the period. Many still stand today and are predominantly found in Buckhead and Druid Hills.

Source: Much of the information contained herein regarding the history of architectural styles was obtained from About.com.

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