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Atlanta ranks high in quality of life 

A T L A N T A your new hometown 

WELCOME HOME! 

…to a city where every other street seems to have “Peachtree” in its name, where its citizens are as 

determined and resilient as Scarlet O’Hara, where a soft drink has become “the Real Thing” the world 

over, where the courageous leader of America’s civil rights movement called home and where the status 

of an international city is firmly established by hosting the Olympics. 

The area of Atlanta was originally populated by a Native American 

mound-building society. Many of Atlanta’s corridors follow the 

paths created by the Creek and Cherokee Indian nations, who 

inhabited the area until the early 19th Century. A large Creek 

settlement was called Standing Pitch Tree after a tall lone tree. Over 

time, the “pitch tree” became “peach tree.” No matter where you 

go in Atlanta, you always seem to be driving on Peachtree. 

By the time of the American Revolution, the Creek, thought 

to be descendants of the early inhabitants, had established 

Standing Peachtree Village near the site of an ancient mound by 

the confluence of the Chattahoochee River and Peachtree Creek. 

The village was a hub for several major trails and functioned as an 

important trading center. A large section of one of the main trails, 

which ran from the village to present-day Suwannee, was upgraded 

by local European settlers near Fort Daniel built, during the War of 

1812, in what is now Gwinnett County. This led to the building in 

1813 of Fort Peachtree on a rise overlooking the Chattahoochee 

River. The former trail that now connected the two forts became 

known as the original Peachtree Road. 

In 1821 the Creek ceded the lands surrounding the Atlanta area to 

the State of Georgia. The first European settler in what is now Atlanta 

was Hardy Ivy, who in 1833 built a cabin near present day Courtland 

Street and International Boulevard. In 1836, in an effort to compete 

for trade, the Georgia legislature approved the construction of a 

railroad to connect the area near Chattanooga, Tennessee to “...a 

point on the southeastern bank of the Chattahoochee River.” Army 

engineer Colonel Stephen Harriman Long was chosen to determine 

the most practical route for the new Western and Atlantic Railroad 

line. After exploring half a dozen options he chose a site nine miles 

south of the river. In 1837, a stake was driven into the red clay on 

Hardy Ivy’s property and the town that was to become the city of 

Atlanta became the “end of the line.” Aptly named Terminus by the 

railroad’s chief engineer, the town boomed. As the town continued 

to grow and prosper, the name Atlanta was chosen to represent 

the thriving, progressive community that today nearly 5,500,000 

residents call home. 

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Today, the Atlanta metropolitan area consistently ranks 

high in overall quality of life when compared to other cities in the 

country for numerous reasons. It is home to notable businesses 

such as Cingular Wireless, CNN, Cox Communications, EarthLink, 

Equifax Georgia-Pacific, Home Depot, the Weather Channel and 

UPS, and continues to function as a major economic hub. 

With a passenger terminal complex equivalent to more than 45 

football fields, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 

the world's busiest passenger airport. Atlanta is an ideal location 

for carriers like hometown Delta Air Lines, as the city is only a 

2-hour flight away from 83 percent of U.S. cities. Every day, nearly 

250,000 passengers travel through Hartsfield-Jackson making it the 

world’s busiest passenger airport. 

Atlanta offers its residents distinct seasons and a temperate 

climate. The flowering of the dogwood trees in the spring brings a 

festive air to the city, one of the greenest metro areas in the eastern 

part of the nation. Summers, which can have extended hot and 

humid spells, are tempered somewhat by Atlanta's elevation on the 

edge of north Georgia's Piedmont region. When fall moseys into the 

Atlanta region, the abundant greenery creates a decidedly more 

colorful canopy. Winters can be cold but daytime temperatures are 

usually comfortable enough to enjoy being outdoors. 

Due to Atlanta’s ideal location, recreational activities abound in 

Georgia. Day trips offer opportunities in hiking, water skiing and 

whitewater rafting. A four-hour drive from Atlanta can bring you 

to the charm and grace of Savannah and the Georgia Coast, or the 

splendor of the North Carolina Mountains. 

Education is well served in the Atlanta area with 26 public school 

systems and over 150 private schools. Atlanta consistently ranks 

high in the total number of post¬secondary degrees conferred 

annually. Students from around the world come to Atlanta to 

attend renowned institutions such as Emory University, the Georgia 

Institute of Technology and Georgia State University. 

Housing choices abound in the metro Atlanta area. Because the 

region covers such a large area there are homes and settings 

available to match any lifestyle. For those who enjoy in-town 

living, choices can run the gamut from quaint bungalows, 19th 

century Victorian homes and amenity-rich condo and apartment 

communities to trendy urban lofts, posh high-rises and modern, 

custom-built mansions. Prefer a suburban setting? There are 

plentiful options that range from family-oriented neighborhoods 

to upscale golf, equestrian and tennis communities featuring 

luxurious homes. The rural areas of the metro region offer spacious 

settings for existing or new homes with a relaxed feel embodying 

the graciousness of the South. Land is available for people who 

have plans for building a dream house, while existing homes offer 

choices sure to satisfy anyone seeking a pastoral repose. 

Opportunities are also available for homeowners with exclusive 

tastes. Numerous choices exist in golf and country club communities 

offering private memberships and custom homes. 

With over 8,000 restaurants in the metro area that range from 

simple and satisfying to elegant and gourmet, one never needs to 

go far to find a good meal. With every major U.S. regional cuisine 

represented as well as offerings from the cuisines of Europe, Latin 

and South America, Africa and Asia, those in search of outstanding 

culinary experiences will have an endless adventure. 

Cultural appetites can also be well sated. The High Museum of Art, 

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Ballet, the Alliance 

Theater, the famous Fox Theater and the Civic Center plus art 

galleries, comedy clubs, live music venues and local festivals are but 

a few of the host of choices available for a sophisticated night on 

the town or a weekend of fun. For entertainment the whole family 

would enjoy Atlanta offers Six Flags Over Georgia, the Presidential 

Center, the Fernbank Natural History Museum, the Martin Luther 

King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Zoo Atlanta, the 

Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coke. 

Pro sporting events run year-round in Atlanta, which is home to 

baseball’s Atlanta Braves, football’s Atlanta Falcons, and basketball's 

Atlanta Hawks. Three state-of-the-art facilities, Philips Arena, the 

Georgia Dome, Turner Field and in 2017, Suntrust Park, host these 

events and have also been home to the World Series, Major League 

Baseball's All Star Game, two Super Bowls, NCAA Regional and 

Final Four basketball tournaments, the Peach Bowl and the SEC 

Championship Game. 

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Only in Atlanta 

Ride your bike from Atlanta to Alabama. The Silver Comet Trail 

begins in Smyrna and runs all the way across the Alabama border. 

Participate in the race that runners from around the world 

descend on Atlanta for each Fourth of July – the Peachtree Road 

Race. Approximately 60,000 runners participate each year, making 

it one of the largest 10K foot races in the world. 

Ask directions from locals and you may hear “ITP” or “OTP.” These 

nicknames reference communities that are “Inside the Perimeter” 

or “Outside the Perimeter” created by Interstate 285, a nearly 63- 

mile stretch of highway that encircles much of the city of Atlanta. 

View Atlanta from the tallest hotel in the Western Hemisphere 

and stay for dinner. The rotating Sun Dial Restaurant Bar and View 

atop the cylindrical Westin Peachtree Plaza in Downtown Atlanta 

provides a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city and surrounding 

area while enjoying delicious cuisine. 

1864 Battle of Atlanta, and the APEX Museum, which includes 

depictions of African American history of Georgia. 

Dive into a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience at the Georgia 

Aquarium -- the world’s largest aquarium, where you’ll discover 

beluga whales, whale sharks, penguins and aquatic animals from 

around the globe. 

Witness the Eastern Continental Divide, a continental divide 

in the U.S. that separates the Gulf of Mexico drainage from the 

watersheds that flow directly into the Atlantic Ocean, runs right 

through downtown Atlanta and then east and through Decatur. 

Rainwater that falls on the south and east side of the divide runs 

eventually into the Atlantic Ocean while rainwater on the north and 

west side of the divide runs into the Gulf of Mexico. 

Taste over 60 different coke products from around the globe at the 

World of Coca-Cola. Explore the complete story past, present, and 

future of the world’s best-known brand! 

Let your imagination run wild with LEGO fans young and old at 

LEGOLAND Discovery Center - made up of a series of interactive 

features with creative inspiration at every turn. 

Sit at the center of a panorama of the Battle of Atlanta and take 

a stirring journey through time in Atlanta’s Cyclorama & Civil War 

Museum, which showcases large circular paintings depicting the 

Sandy Springs, GA 

Other notable attractions are The National Center for Civil and 

Human Rights, The Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry, 

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, and Braves Museum & Hall of 

Fame. The city also offers easy access to other historical sites such 

as the Tullie Smith Farm, Wren’s Nest, and Martin Luther King Jr. 

National Historical Site. The Stone Mountain Park has nature trails, 

a tennis center, and amenities for swimming and fishing. Visitors to 

this park can also see the figures of Confederacy President Jefferson 

Davis, Lt. Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and Gen. Robert E. 

Lee that are carved in the granite of the mountain. Other popular 

attractions include the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Yellow River Game 

Ranch, Zoo Atlanta, and the Atlanta Farmers Market. Additionally, 

three of Atlanta’s more prestigious universities are located close to 

the downtown area Georgia State University, Morehouse College, 

and Clark Atlanta University. 

Atlanta offers tons of fun for adults and children alike. There are so 

many things to do in Atlanta - from top attractions and history, to 

outdoor adventures and award-winning culture - you’re sure to find 

seasonal sensations year-round. 

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For more than 10 years, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta 

International Airport has reigned supreme as the 

world’s busiest airport. Each year, more than 95 million 

passengers—an average of about 250,000 each day—walk 

the halls of the airport’s seven concourses and board flights 

to one of the more than 200 destinations served from 

one of its 207 gates. Twenty different regional, national 

and international carriers operate flights from Hartsfield. 

But Hartsfield-Jackson is more than just a way to get 

from point A to point B, or a stopover for people on their 

way to other destinations; it is a major cog in the city’s 

economic wheel, with an estimated economic impact of 

$32.5 billion. 

History 

Like the city itself, Atlanta’s airport had humble 

beginnings. Back in April 1925, then-Mayor Walter 

Sims signed a five-year lease on an abandoned 

racetrack and committed his city to developing it into 

an airfield. Four years later, the city purchased the 

land (for the bargain price of $94,400) and named it 

Atlanta Municipal Airport. A fledgling passenger airline 

named Delta moved its headquarters from Monroe, 

La., to Atlanta in 1941, paving the way for the airline’s 

operations to grow. The city added passenger terminals 

in the 1970s and 1980s, MARTA access arrived in 1988 

and the 1.2 million-square-foot Maynard H. Jackson 

Jr. International Terminal opened to much fanfare in 

May 2012. These milestones are proof that the city’s 

investment in its airport has more than paid off. 

Getting Around 

For passengers who choose to drive to the airport, the 

domestic terminal is easily accessible from I-85 south 

of downtown, while the new international terminal is 

accessible via I-75. Parking at the airport is easy, with 

more than 33,000 available spaces. For those who prefer 

to make use of the city’s public transportation system, 

the airport is the terminus of the Red and Gold lines 

on MARTA. 

Once inside Hartsfield, 

passengers can use one of 57 

security lanes to quickly enter 

the main terminal and the 

lettered concourses. An easy-touse 

inter-airport train system, 

known as the Automated People 

Mover, travels a 3-mile loop and 

connects all concourses with the 

domestic terminal. Hartsfield- 

Jackson boasts a whopping 114 

food and beverage locations, 90 

retail and convenience stores, three 

duty-free stores and 56 service outlets, including ATMs, 

vending machines and spas. 

More Than an Airport 

Hartsfield-Jackson’s statistical profile, while impressive, 

only tells part of the story. In many ways, the airport is 

a city unto itself, employing more than 58,000 people, 

from those outside, who run airport operations like air 

traffic controllers and ground crew, to those inside, like 

vendors and security staff, who make traveling through 

Atlanta comfortable and safe for thousands of passengers 

each day. 

The economic downturn hit the metro area hard, and 

recovery has been slow. A report released by the airport 

in November 2014 showed that jobs at the airport grew 

9.1 percent over the past four years. This shows that the 

city is committed to rebuilding from the ground up, as 

jobs in the transportation sector can have a ripple effect 

across the rest of the local economy. 

The Future of ATL 

Never a city to rest on its laurels, Atlanta has been 

working long and hard to plan for both the city’s and 

the airport’s future. In March 2014, leaders from a wide 

range of public and private industries launched the 

Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance. The term “aerotropolis,” 

which was coined by Dr. John Karsada of the 

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By Gwyn Herbein 

University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business 

School, means using an airport as a means of urban 

development to connect workers, suppliers, executives 

and goods. With companies like Porsche Cars North 

America building developments and bringing business 

to the areas near the airport, Hartsfield-Jackson is wellpositioned 

to enhance its status as a vital part of the city’s 

economy. 

Within the airport, the success of the international 

terminal has spurred further proposals for growth. 

In 2014, the airport’s leadership unveiled a $4 billion 

vision for a variety of projects over the next 15 years. 

Plans for larger parking garages, additional cargo 

buildings, new concourses and an 

additional runway are all in 

the planning stages for 

funding and logistics. 

No matter 

where you 

are going, 

Hartsfield- 

Jackson Atlanta 

International 

Airport will 

get you there 

quickly and 

safely. 

Improving 

Transportation 

in Georgia 

As the metro Atlanta area booms, the Georgia 

Department of Transportation (GDOT) is 

constantly looking for ways to help us all get 

where we need to go faster and more efficiently. 

With new houses, businesses, schools and 

fun destinations popping up all over the map, 

GDOT is finding innovative ways to improve 

our transportation infrastructure. That goes 

beyond simply building roads, GDOT wants 

to give Georgians options, including some that 

may help get them out of their cars. We want 

to not only significantly improve everyone’s 

mobility, but also boost their quality of life. 

The Georgia Express Lanes are managed toll 

lanes designed to offer drivers another, more 

reliable, commute option. Currently, there are 

two Express Lane systems in operation. North 

of metro Atlanta, the I-85 High Occupancy 

Toll (HOT) lanes are 16 miles that stretch 

from Chamblee Tucker Road, just 

south of I-285, to Old Peachtree Road 

in Gwinnett County. The I-75 South 

Metro Express Lanes in Clayton and 

Henry counties offer commuters 12 

miles of reversible managed lanes 

along I-75 from SR 155/McDonough 

Road to SR 138/Stockbridge Highway. 

The Express Lanes add additional 

capacity to accommodate more 

travelers while leveraging innovative 

technologies to manage traffic flow. By 

charging a variable toll rate based on 

the level of demand, the Express Lanes 

give motorists the option to bypass congestion 

and get where they need to go. 

In the next two years, the Northwest Corridor 

and I-85 Extension Express Lanes systems 

will be available for motorists. Scheduled to 

open in summer 2018, the Northwest Corridor 

Express Lanes project will add almost 30 

miles of reversible toll lanes along I-75 from 

Akers Mill Road to Hickory Grove Road and 

along I-575 from I-75 to Sixes Road. The I-85 

Extension, scheduled to open fall 2018, will 

add one northbound and one southbound toll 

lane north of the existing Express Lanes on 

I-85 at Old Peachtree Road to Hamilton Mill 

Road. 

Additional Express Lanes projects will come 

online in next 10 years to improve travel 

along the top end of I-285 in Atlanta with the 

addition of managed toll lanes operating in 

each direction along I-285 from I-75 to I-85 

and the State Route 400 Express Lanes. As 

Georgia’s network of managed toll lanes 

grows and more systems open, commuters 

will be able to decide if this travel option is 

right for them. 

To use any of Georgia’s Express Lanes, 

drivers must register for a Peach Pass (www. 

peachpass.com) with the State and Road 

Tollway Authority (SRTA). Placed inside the 

car, the Peach Pass automatically deducts the 

corresponding fee for each trip in the lanes. 

Transit riders and registered vanpools are 

exempt from the toll, offering their customers 

a more reliable trip at no extra cost. 

To further enhance Georgia’s transportation 

infrastructure, the Georgia legislature passed 

the Transportation Funding Act (TFA) in 

2015 to provide sustainable support for local 

roadway and bridge improvements and 

several large-scale projects that will enhance 

mobility for years to come. 

Metro Atlanta is a wonderful place to live. 

GDOT will continue to focus on expanding 

mobility options, improving infrastructure 

and enhancing the quality of life for all of our 

residents. 

Please visit us at http://www.dot.ga.gov/ for 

more information about the ways GDOT is 

helping Georgians keep moving. 

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Not Your Mom’s 

By 

Gwyn Herbein 

You don’t have to live in Atlanta very long 

before likely hearing the mantra, “MARTA...it’s 

s’MARTA!” repeated several times. MARTA, which 

stands for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit 

Authority, a network of trains, shuttles and buses, 

provides access to some of the metro area’s largest 

businesses and busiest tourist attractions. From 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 

to Centennial Olympic Park and the bustling 

shopping districts of Buckhead and Perimeter Mall, 

commuters have many ways to get from point A to 

point B. With route expansions, station renovations 

and technology integrations well underway, 

MARTA and its leadership are working hard to 

ensure that Atlanta—and its residents—keep 

moving forward. 

Where MARTA’s Been 

In a city known for its urban sprawl and frustrating 

gridlock traffic, residents appreciate having options 

for getting where they need to go. As Atlanta and 

its population began to grow in the middle of 

the twentieth century, city officials recognized 

the importance of public transportation. After 

considering a variety of plans and proposals, in 

1965 the state legislature passed the Metropolitan 

Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act, which created 

the system now known as MARTA, and it was 

subsequently approved by four counties and the 

City of Atlanta. The next several years were spent 

consolidating a patchwork of existing systems as 

well as securing land and voter approval to purchase 

the Atlanta Transit System. 

Know Before You Go 

Hours: 

Trains run from 4:45 a.m. 

to 1 a.m. during the week 

and from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. 

on weekends 

Frequency: 

Weekday rush hour trains 

(6–9 a.m. and 3–7 p.m.) are 

approximately 10 minutes 

apart; the rest of the day 

they are approximately 15 

minutes apart; after 8:30 

p.m. and on weekends, 

trains run every 20 minutes. 

Fare: 

$2.50 (single trip) 

For maps and additional 

information, go to 

www.itsmarta.com. 

On June 30, 1979, the first MARTA train began 

operating between the Avondale and Georgia State 

stations. From there, service spread to the south, to 

the Airport station, to the north, to Buckhead and 

beyond, as well as to the east and west. New stations 

continued opening 

well into the beginning 

of the 21st century, 

with the addition of 

Sandy Springs and 

North Springs in 2000. 

The hard work 

and dedication of 

city officials, MARTA 

employees and 

community members 

has helped bolster a 

system that Atlanta 

can be proud of. Saba 

Long, a spokeswoman 

for MARTA, notes that 

MARTA now has the 

distinction of being the 

ninth-largest transit 

system in the country. 

“MARTA serves millions 

of Atlanta area residents 

and visitors,” she notes. 

“With direct connections 

to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 

business districts, major tourist attractions and 

historic neighborhoods, MARTA is a reliable, safe 

transportation alternative.” Long also notes that 

MARTA was the first transit system in the country 

to adopt a stored value smartcard—known as the 

Breeze card—as a mechanism for customers to 

pay their fare. “Breeze cards can be purchased 

and reloaded online or at any of MARTA’s 38 rail 

stations,” she adds. 

Where MARTA’s Going 

Now a well-oiled network of trains, buses, parkand-ride 

lots and other amenities, MARTA and 

its leadership have their eyes focused on bringing 

the system into the future. Through station 

improvements and expansions, its “Ride With 

Respect” initiative and technological upgrades, 

MARTA is transforming itself into a system that 

appeals to a wide range of Atlanta’s demographics. 

First and foremost, MARTA leadership 

understands that many of its customers rely on 

their mobile devices every day to provide up-todate 

information. “[Customers can] download 

MARTA’s free ‘On the Go’ mobile app to find 

scheduling information, real-time bus and rail 

arrival information and service alerts for MARTA’s 

four rail lines and 91 bus routes,” says Long. “By 

developing and maintaining the mobile app inhouse, 

MARTA is able to provide customers with 

prompt updates to assist customers in trip planning.” 

As a companion to its Ride With Respect campaign, 

which encourages riders to be considerate of their 

fellow passengers, the system also has a “See 

Something, Say Something” app. “Just as you 

would immediately report suspicious or improper 

behavior in an airport, you should do the same when 

using public transit,” says 

Long. “Using the app 

empowers customers 

to anonymously report 

suspicious behavior. 

Thanks to the public’s 

help and the diligence 

of MARTA’s able police 

force, MARTA ranks as 

one of the safest transit 

systems in the country.” 

As the metro 

area has expanded, the 

system has been actively 

investigating ways to be 

more accessible to more 

residents. It secured 

its first jurisdictional 

expansion in November 

2014, when Clayton 

County residents voted 

to bring the authority 

into the county. “In 2015, 

MARTA will begin bus 

service to Clayton County, connecting its residents 

with Fulton, DeKalb and the City of Atlanta. 

Within a decade, the Authority anticipates a highcapacity 

transit project such as commuter rail or 

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will open in Clayton,” says 

Long of the expansion. 

MARTA is also investigating the possibility of 

future projects. “Among them [are] extending the 

Red Line past Mansell Road, a Light Rail Transit 

(LRT) project connecting Atlanta and the Clifton 

Corridor and a high-capacity transit project along 

I-20 East,” explains Long. “These projects will 

exponentially increase the region’s transit access 

and connect thousands of residents and visitors 

to employment centers and neighborhoods.” 

Long touts the importance of transit-oriented 

development as a way to attract what the authority 

refers to as lifestyle customers, or people who 

intentionally incorporate transit into their daily 

lives. As more and more companies relocate to 

the metro area and development projects from 

Ponce City Market in Midtown to Avalon in 

Alpharetta attract millenials and other workers 

to concentrated areas, transit becomes more 

important. “Companies such as PulteGroup and 

Bellsouth have intentionally moved their corporate 

offices to Atlanta and specifically in close proximity 

to MARTA rail stations,” says Long. “This is a clear 

sign public perception towards MARTA and transit 

is shifting in the metro Atlanta region.” 


Atlanta’s Best 

The 25 Top Employers 

1 Delta Air Lines; Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a major American 

airline, with its headquarters and largest hub at Hartsfield- 

Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. 

2 Wal-Mart Stores Inc; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., d.b.a. Wal-Mart, 

is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a 

chain of discount department stores and warehouse stores. 

3 Emory University / Emory Healthcare; Staffed 

exclusively by Emory University School of Medicine faculty 

who also are members of the Emory Clinic, Emory University 

Hospital is one of the nation’s leading hospitals in cardiology 

and heart surgery, cancer, neurology and more. 

4 DeKalb County Government & Schools; DeKalb County 

School District is the third largest district in the state of Georgia. 

The district serves more than 101,000 students with over 

14,000 employees. 

5 AT&T; AT&T Inc. is an American multinational 

telecommunications corporation. It is the second largest 

provider of mobile telephone and the largest provider of fixed 

telephone in the United States, and also provides broadband 

subscription television services. 

6 Publix Supermarkets; Publix Super Markets are the 

largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket 

chain in the United States. 

7 Cobb County School District; The school district includes 

all of Cobb County except for the Marietta City Schools. Cobb 

County School District is among the largest in the United States, 

with a 2014 enrollment of 111,751. It has 13,371 employees, 

7,103 of whom are teachers. 

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8 City of Atlanta Government & Schools; Atlanta Public 

Schools enrolls 55,000 students in 106 schools, some of which 

are operated as charter schools. 

9 United States Postal Service - Atlanta District; The 

Postal Service has the country’s largest retail network — 

larger than McDonald’s, Starbucks and Wal-Mart combined, 

domestically. 

10 The Coca-Cola Co.; The Coca-Cola Company is an American 

multinational beverage corporation and manufacturer, retailer 

and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and 

syrups, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia 

11 The Home Depot; The world’s largest home improvement 

specialty retailer, with one stop shopping, is available in all 50 

states. 

11 Southern Company; The Southern Company is an 

American electric utility holding company based in the 

southern United States. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 

12 WellStar Health System; WellStar Health System is a 

not-for-profit system providing comprehensive care in Metro 

Atlanta. 

13 UPS (United Parcel Service); One of the largest 

shipment and logistics companies in the world, UPS is the 

American global package delivery company headquartered in 

Sandy Springs. UPS delivers more than 18.3 million packages 

a day to more than 8.4 million customers in more than 220 

countries and territories around the world. 

14 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); 

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and 

security threats, both foreign 

and in the U.S. Whether 

diseases start at home or 

abroad, are chronic or acute, 

curable or preventable, human 

error or deliberate attack, CDC 

fights disease and supports 

communities and citizens to do 

the same. 

15 Clayton County Public 

Schools; Clayton County 

Public Schools is a public school 

district located in Jonesboro. 

With over 50,823 students, 

CCPS is the fifth largest school 

district in Georgia and is ranked 

among the 100 largest school 

systems in the U.S. 

16 Lockheed Martin 

Aeronautics Company; 

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 

Company is known for building 

the finest military aircraft in 

the world. This recognition 

was earned through relentless 

research and development 

of high-performance aircraft 

and by continuously seeking 

innovative and low-cost design 

and manufacturing strategies. 

17 Bank of America; Bank 

of America is an American 

multinational banking and financial services company and is 

the second largest bank holding company in the United States 

by assets. 

18 SunTrust Banks Inc; Atlanta-based SunTrust provides 

deposit, credit, trust and investment services to a broad range 

of retail, business and institutional clients. Other subsidiaries 

provide mortgage banking, asset management, securities 

brokerage, and capital market services. 

19 Cox Enterprises; Cox Enterprises, Inc. is a privately 

held media conglomerate. Cox Enterprises consists of Cox 

Communications (cable, broadband), Cox Media Group 

(newspapers, TV, radio stations) and Cox Automotive (Manheim 

car auctions, AutoTrader.com). The company remains familyowned. 

20 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; American media 

conglomerate and subsidiary of Time Warner, managing 

the collection of cable networks and properties initiated or 

acquired by “Ted” Turner during the 1970s. TBS, Inc. merged 

with Time Warner and now operates as a semi-autonomous 

unit of Time Warner. 

21 Northside Hospital; Northside Hospital is a 455-bed, notfor-profit, 

full-service community hospital with more than 1450 

physicians on staff. 

22 Piedmont Healthcare; For more than a century, Piedmont 

Healthcare has been a recognized leader in delivering expert 

care. Last year, Piedmont served nearly two million patients - 

performing over 44,000 surgeries, delivering 8,000 babies, 

providing 471,695 outpatient encounters, completing 235 

organ transplants and handling nearly 250,000 emergency 

room visits. 

23 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Children’s Healthcare 

of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is committed to 

enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient 

care, research and education. Managing more than half a 

million patient visits annually at three hospitals and over 35 

neighborhood locations. 

24 Georgia Institute of Technology; The Georgia Institute 

of Technology is one of the nation’s top research universities. 

There are nearly 1,000 full-time instructional faculty and more 

than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students. 

25 Southwest Airlines / AirTran Airways; Southwest 

Airlines Co. is a major U.S. airline and the world’s largest lowcost 

carrier. The airline has more than 49,000 employees and 

operates more than 3,900 flights per day. 


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Don’t 1 

Forget 

2 

Top 10 

Attractions 

in Atlanta 

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to have 

FUN! 

1. Center of Human Rights; The Center for Civil 

and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging 

cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights 

Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. 

2. High Museum; With its renowned collection 

of classic and contemporary art and award-winning 

architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano, the 

High Museum of Art has grown from its origins in a 

stately home on Peachtree Street to become the leading 

art museum in the southeastern United States. 

3. Georgia Aquarium; Georgia Aquarium is the world’s 

most inspiring aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water 

the top Atlanta attraction, right in the heart of downtown. 

4. The College Football Hall of Fame; The College 

Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience open in 

downtown Atlanta provides visitors with a highly-immersive, 

interactive, and engaging experience using a blend of historic 

college football artifacts and state-of-the-art, interactive 

multimedia exhibits. 

5. Stone Mountain Park; Located on 3,200 acres of 

natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety 

of fun family activities and things to do such as dozens of fun 

annual events. Stone Mountain activities are suitable for all ages 

6. World of Coke; The World of Coca-Cola is the only 

place where you can experience the fascinating story of the 

world’s best-known beverage brand in a dynamic, multimedia 

attraction. 

7. Fernbank Museum of Natural History; Only at 

Fernbank Museum can you come face-to-face with the world’s 

largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth 

through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with 

cultures from around the globe, engage in a variety of handson 

and special exhibitions including an incredible 5-story 

experience of an IMAX® film. 

8. Atlanta Botanical Garden; The Atlanta Botanical 

Garden is a 30 acres botanical garden located Midtown, 

incorporated in 1976, the garden’s mission is to “develop 

and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display, 

education, conservation, research and enjoyment.” 

9. Six Flags Over Georgia; The park boasts 13 heartpounding 

roller coasters headlined by the hyper-coaster Goliath, 

ranked as one of the top coasters in the world and Dare Devil 

Dive, a beyond-vertical coaster that sends you soaring through 

three inversions. Cool off on Thunder River, a wild rafting 

adventure or splash around at Paradise Island, a towering water 

play structure with hundreds of water elements. 

10. Atlanta Cyclorama; Visit the Cyclorama in Atlanta’s 

Grant Park to see artifacts of the war displayed in the Civil War 

Museum and a steam locomotive known as the Texas, a veteran 

of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. 

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Atlanta Education 101 


When moving to a new city, or even just changing neighborhoods, 

parents want to know what the schools are like. Metro Atlanta 

boasts a wide range of options, from public schools to charters and 

a wide range of independent institutions, that are committed to 

preparing students for college, careers and beyond. Determining 

the best choice for your family can be overwhelming, so for 

additional information and resources, visit the Georgia Department 

of Education’s website (doe.k12.ga.us). 

Success in public schools 

Educators and leaders in the metro area’s 33 public school districts have 

long been focused on aligning the state’s educational standards with 

those of other districts across the country. Over the past four years, the 

state has worked to implement 31 different projects, from revised testing 

procedures to new methods of teacher evaluations, proposed under 

the federal Race to the Top grants. Additionally, the entire high school 

curricula has recently been updated to better meet college and career 

standards. These efforts, plus many more, are paying off: For the fifth 

straight year, Georgia’s 2015 high school graduation rate rose significantly, 

from 72.5 percent in 2014 to 78.8 percent in 2015. Under the leadership 

of State Superintendent Richard Woods, who took office earlier this year, 

parents can be sure the reforms and improvements will keep coming. 

Schools across the metro area have much to be proud of these days. 

In February, four local districts were awarded Striving Reader Grants, a 

program designed to raise literacy rates. In 2014, seven area schools—a 

mix of public, charter, magnet and independent schools—were awarded 

the prestigious “National Blue Ribbon Award,” a distinction given each 

year by the U.S. Department of Education to schools working to close the 

achievement gap among their students. 

Charter schools are another good option for those seeking 

public education. Operating under the terms of a charter, these schools 

are not required to adhere to the same rules as other public schools, but 

are held to a higher standard of accountability when it comes to student 

achievement. For more information and a list of schools in the area, visit 

gacharters.org. 

Explore other options 

For some students, educational success may come from smaller classes, 

a curriculum focused on a specific career path or other non-traditional 

options. When investigating whether an independent school environment 

might be a good fit, it is important to consider the mission of each school 

to ensure it aligns with your family’s needs. The metro area is home to a 

wide range of options, from single-gender programs to boarding schools, 

and many schools use rolling admissions, which gives relocating families 

more flexibility during the application process. The Southern Association 

of Independent Schools (sais.org) can help narrow down your search of 

schools. 

Atlanta City Public Schools (404) 802-3500, atlanta.k12.ga.us 

Number of schools: 18 Charter, 54 Elementary Schools, 12 Middle 

Schools, 11 High Schools, and 8 Other. 

Barrow County Public Schools (770) 867-4527, barrow.k12.ga.us 

Number of schools: 8 Elementary Schools, 4 Middle Schools, 

4 High Schools, and 1 Other. 

Bartow County Public Schools (770) 606-5800, bartow.k12.ga.us 


Schools, and 3 High Schools. 

Buford City Public Schools (770) 945-5035, bufordcityschools.org 

Number of schools: 1 Elementary School, 1 Middle School, 1 High 

School, and 1 Other. 

Cherokee County Public Schools (770) 479-1871, cherokee.k12. 

ga.us Number of schools: 1 Charter, 24 Elementary Schools, 6 Middle 

Schools, 6 High Schools, and 5 Other. 

Clayton County Public Schools (770) 473-2706, clayton.k12.ga.us 



Cobb County Public Schools (770) 426-3300, cobbk12.org 


Schools, and 16 High Schools 

Dekalb County Public Schools (678) 676-1200, dekalb.k12.ga.us 


Schools, and 21 High Schools. 

Douglas County Public Schools (770) 651-2000, douglas.k12.ga.us 



Fayette County Public Schools (770) 460-3535, fcboe.org 



Forsyth County Public Schools (770) 887-2461, forsyth.k12.ga.us 



Fulton County Public Schools (404) 768-3600, fultonschools.org 

Number of schools: 8 Charter, 59 Elementary Schools, 19 Middle Schools, 


Gainesville City Public Schools (770) 536-5275, gcssk12.net 

Number of schools: 5 Elementary, 1 Middle, and 2 High School. 

Gwinnett County Public Schools (678) 301-6000, gwinnett.k12.ga.us 

Number of schools: 73 Elementary Schools, 29 Middle Schools, 20 High 

Schools, and 14 Other. 

Hall County Public Schools (770) 534-1080, hallco.org 


and 8 High Schools. 

Marietta City Schools (770) 422-3500, marietta-city.org 


and 1 High School. 

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Woodward Academy 

woodward.edu (404) 765-4000 

Woodward Academy, formerly Georgia Military Academy, was founded 

in 1900 and is one of Atlanta’s most prestigious coed college-preparatory 

independent schools. From more than twenty metro counties, Woodward 

draws students from more than twenty Atlanta metro counties and is, in its 

own right, a microcosm of Atlanta. Woodward Academy includes. 

• Upper School, College Park (Grades nine through 12) 

• Middle School, College Park (Grades seven and eight) 

• Lower School, College Park (Grades four through six) 

• Primary School, College Park (Grades Pre-kindergarten through three) 

• Woodward North, Johns Creek (Pre-kindergarten through grade six) 

• The Transition Program For Learning Disabilities 

(Grades three through 10) 

Today, there are more than 2,700 students in grades PK-12 on two 

campuses: Woodward North in Johns Creek (PK-6 on 35 acres) and Main 

Campus in College Park (PK-12 on 75 acres). Known for providing an 

exceptional education experience, Woodward Academy typically graduates 

100 percent of its students who go on to attend more than 100 different 

colleges and universities. The Academy devotes 5,000 hours to community 

service projects and earns upward of $13 million in scholarship awards and 

offers 19 AP courses in the Upper School, The Academy is also known for 

its “Transition Program,” which offers students with diagnosable learning 

disabilities special courses through 10th grade. In 11th grade, those students 

are mainstreamed into traditional classes. 

High Meadows 

highmeadows.org (770) 993-2940 

Established in 1973, High Meadows School is recognized for its excellence in 

providing quality education, an innovative curriculum, and emphasis on love 

of learning, engagement, and connection. High Meadows School is a private, 

non-profit, co-educational, independent, and non-sectarian day school 

for students in preschool through eighth grade. Established in 1973 and 

located on more than 40 wooded acres in Roswell, Georgia, High Meadows 

a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The school is in the center 

of a diverse community and its International Baccalaureate curriculum helps 

prepare students for the global community. 

PRIVATE SCHOOL PROFILES 

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 

mtbethelchristian.org (770) 971-0245 

Founded in 1998, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy has provided a rigorous 

college-preparatory program in an environment that builds confidence and 

character in their students. What sets Mt. Bethel apart is uncomplicated 

and uncommon - an expert and seasoned faculty who excel at nurturing 

each child to their fullest potential in an environment of Christian love and 

acceptance. 

The Academy has earned a remarkable reputation for uncompromising 

academic standards. The challenging curriculum extends beyond the basic 

core subjects and includes courses in Latin, Spanish, logic, technology, 

yearbook, art, music, band, chorus, and Bible/apologetics. Middle school 

classes include an advanced math track and advanced history. 

Classes are small by design with servant leadership development beginning 

in Kindergarten and a one-to-one MacBook laptop program beginning in fifth 

grade. The championship athletic program includes volleyball, soccer, crosscountry, 

basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, and cheerleading. 

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy holds a dual accreditation with the 

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association 

of Independent Schools (SACS/SAIS). For more information, contact 

Jackie Grasty, Director of Admission, at 770-971-0245 or jackie.grasty@ 

mtbethelchristian.org. 

Whitefield Academy 

whitefieldacademy.com (678) 305-3000 

Whitefield Academy is a Christ-centered, PreK4 through 12th college 

preparatory school located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the Smyrna/ 

Vinings area. Whitefield provides students with a rigorous academic 

curriculum, including 31 AP and Honors courses. The school offers a wellrounded 

extracurricular program with 14 after-school programs in the 

Lower School, 39 clubs and organizations, and 53 athletic teams. Whitefield 

has earned five athletic state championships and multiple athletic region 

championships. It has an award-winning arts program with multiple 

Scholastic Arts winners, regional One-Act play awards and musical ensembles 

which entertain across the state. Each year, Whitefield graduates are offered 

millions in scholarships and grants, and are admitted to acclaimed colleges 

and universities across the United States such as Columbia University, 

Dartmouth College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard University, 

Princeton University, and Washington and Lee University. 

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NAME & ENROLLMENT 

Atlanta Girls School 

Grades: 6-12 Enrollment: 233 Year: 2000 

Atlanta International School 

Grades: K-12 Enrollments: 1,113 Year 1984 

Ben Franklin Academy 

Grades: 10-12 Enrollment: 110 Year 1987 

Cherokee Christian School 

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 400 Year: 1986 

Fellowship Christian Academy 


Galloway School 

Grades: PK-I 2 Enrollment: 747 Year: 1969 

George Walton Academy 

Grades: K4-12 Enrollment: 900 Year: 1969 

Greater Atlanta Christian School 

Grades: K4-12 Enrollment: 1760 Year: 1969 

The Heiskell School 

Grades: PK-8 Enrollment: 1400 Year 1949 

High Meadows School 

Grades: PreK-8 Enrollment: 390 Year: 1973 

Holy Innocents Episcopal School 

Grades: 3 yr-12 yr Enrollment: 1411 Year: 1959 

Holy Spirit Preparatory School 

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 600 Year: 1996 

King’s Ridge Christian School 


Lakeview Academy 

Grades: PreK-12 Enrollment 600 Year:1970 

Landmark Christian School 

Grades: K4-12 Enrollment: 837 Year:1989 

The Lovett School 

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment 1585 Year: 1926 

Marist School 


Mill Springs Academy 


Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Main Campus 

Grades: JK-8 Enrollment: 560 Year 1998 

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy North Campus 


Mt. Paran Christian School 


Mount Pisgah Christian School 


Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School 


North Cobb Christian School 

Grades: PreK-12 Enrollment: 900 Year 1983 

Our Lady of the Assumption 


Pace Academy 


The Paideia School 

Grades: K-12th Enrollment: 875 Year : 1971 

Providence Christian Academy 

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 753 Year 1991 

Shreiner Academy 


St. Martin’s Episcopal School 

Grades: PK-8 Enrollment:: 645 Year: 1959 

Trinity School 


The Walker School 

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment:1,347 Year: 1957 

Wesleyan School 

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 1,122 Year: 1963 

The Westminster Schools 

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 1,804 Year 1951 

Whitefield Academy 


Woodward Academy-Main 

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment 2,322 Year 1900 

Woodward Academy-North 


CONTACT INFORMATION 

404 845-0900 3254 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 atlantagirlsschool.org 

770 279-7771 2890 N Fulton Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 aischool.org 

404 633-7404 1585 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 benfranklinacademy.org 

678 494-5464 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock, GA 30188 cherokeechristian.org 

770 992-4975 480 Crossville Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 fellowshipchristianschool.org 

404-252-8389 215 West Weuca Rd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 galloway school.org 

770 267-7578 1 Bulldog Dr., Monroe, GA 30655 gwa.com 

770 243-2000 1575 Indian Trail Rd, Norcross, GA 30093 greateratlantachristian.org 

404 262-2233 3260 Northside Dr, Atlanta, GA 30305 heiskell.net 

770 993-2940 1055 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 highmeadows.org 

404 255-4026 805 Mount Vernon Hwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 hies.org 

404 255-0900 4820 Long Island Dr, Atlanta, GA 30342 holyspiritprep.com 

770 754-5738 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta, GA 30004 kingsridgecs.org 

770 532-4383 796 Lakeview Dr NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 lakeviewacademy.com 

770 306-0647 50 East Broad St, Fairburn, GA 30213 landmarkchristianschool.org 

404 262-3032 4075 Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 lovett.org 

770 457-7201 3790 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 marist.com 

770 360-1336 13660 New Providence Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004 millsprings.org 

770 971-0245 4385 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068 mtbethelchristian.org 

770 971-0245 2509 Post Oak Tritt Rd, Marietta, GA 30062 mtbethelchristian.org 

770 578-0182 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152 mtparanschool.com 

678 336-3443 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022 experiencepisgah.org 

404 252-3448 471 Mt. Vernon Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 mvpschool.corn 

770 975-0252 4500 Lakeview Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144 ncchristian.org 

404 364-1902 1320 Hearst Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 olaschool.org 

404 262-1345 966 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327 paceacademy.org 

404 377-3491 1509 Ponce de Leon, Atlanta, GA 30307 paideiaschool.org 

770 279-7200 4575 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA 30047 providencechristianacademy.org 

770 953-1340 1340 Terrell Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30067 shreiner.com 

404 237-4260 3110-A Ashford-Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319 stmartinschool.org 

404 231-8100 4301 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327 trinityatl.org 

770 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway N, Marietta, GA 30062 thewalkerschool.org 

770 448-7640 5405 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092 wesleyanschool.org 

770 355-8673 1424 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327 westminster.net 

678 305-3000 One Whitfield Dr, Mableton, GA 30126 whitefieldacademy.com 

404 765-4001 1662 Rugby Ave, College Pork, GA 30337 woodward.edu 

404 765-4490 6565 Boles Rd, Duluth, GA 30097 woodward.edu 


Atlanta has an active student population as a leading city in the United 

States for higher education. There are 22 higher education institutions 

in the Atlanta area, offering a wide variety of degrees in areas such 

as medicine and technology. Following is information about the main 

higher education institutions in the Atlanta area 

Agnes Scott College offers 34 undergraduate majors and 31 minors and is 

affiliated with numerous institutions, including Georgia Institute of Technology 

and Emory University School of Nursing. Agnes Scott College, founded in 

1889, is an independent national liberal arts college for women. It sits on 

100 acres shaded with some of the state’s oldest trees in Decatur, a city that 

lies six miles from the center of Atlanta. MARTA (Atlanta’s rapid transit) stops 

three blocks from campus. 

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUC Consortium) is the largest 

contiguous consortium of African Americans in higher education in the United 

States. The center consists of four historically black colleges and universities 

(HBCUs) in southwest Atlanta. The institutions included in this consortium 

are Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College and the 

Morehouse School of Medicine. The consortium structure allows for students 

to cross-register at the other institutions in order to attain a broader collegiate 

experience. They also share the Robert W. Woodruff Library, a Dual Degree 

Engineering Program, and Career Planning and Placement Services. 

Clayton State University is a four-year public university located in Morrow, 

Georgia, about 15 miles from Atlanta. Clayton State’s roughly 7,000 students 

can choose from eight master’s degree programs and 40 baccalaureate 

majors offered through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Health, 

and Information and Mathematical Sciences, as well as the School of 

Graduate Studies. Clayton State was the third public institution that required 

every student to have access to a notebook computer, making it one of the 

“Notebook Universities.” The Clayton State Lakers field 12 intercollegiate 

sports and compete in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference (PBC); their 

women’s basketball team holds a NCAA Division II National Championship. 

Emory University - U.S. News and World Report, in its 2016 rankings of the 

best colleges and universities in the United States, placed Emory 21st in the 

national university rankings. Emory’s main campus is located in the Druid Hills 

section of unincorporated DeKalb County. The university has nearly 3,000 

faculty members; awards and honors recognizing Emory faculty include the 

Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, National Humanities Medal, Guggenheim 

Fellowship, Fulbright Fellowship, and membership in the American Academy 

of Arts & Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences. Emory is home to 

7,656 undergraduates and 6,580 graduate and professional students (Fall 

2012). 

Georgia Piedmont Technical College established in 1961, is one of the 

oldest and respected of Georgia’s 33 technical colleges. Students have the 

opportunity to attend classes at one of two campuses and five centers 

conveniently located throughout the metro area. In 2010, the College served 

24,590 students and conferred 1,118 awards to graduates earning associate 

degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Graduates have a 99 

percent job placement rate with 69 percent graduate placement in jobs in or 

related to their program of study or in further education. 

Georgia State University Founded in 1913 it offers dozens of nationally ranked 

and recognized academic programs. They merged with Georgia Perimeter 

College in 2016 and are now one of the nation’s largest universities. It is 

among the top 100 public universities for doctoral degrees awarded. More 

than 250 degree programs with 100 fields of study are offered at the 

bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral levels. Students may enroll in 

day or evening classes and in part-time or full-time study. GSU has over 60,000 

undergraduate and graduate students with over 200 majors and minors. 

Schools and Colleges: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Byrdine F. 

Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Arts and Sciences, 

College of Education and Human Development, College of Law, Honors 

College, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Perimeter College, School of 

Public Health. 

Georgia Tech - The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s 

top research universities. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered 

through the Institute’s six colleges: Architecture, Computing, Engineering, 

Sciences, the Scheller College of Business, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal 

Arts. Georgia Tech is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s top 

ten public universities in the United States. There are nearly 1,000 full-time 

instructional faculty and more than 21,500 undergraduate and graduate 

students. It is a part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite 

campuses in Savannah, Georgia; Metz, France; Athlone, Ireland; Shanghai, 

China; and Singapore. Georgia Tech is consistently the only technological 

university ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s listing of America’s top ten 

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Phyllis Rice Ingle 

Photo: Courtesy Georgia Institute of Technology 

public universities. In addition, the College of Engineering is consistently 

ranked in the nation’s top five by U.S. News. 

Kennesaw State University known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense 

of community, has been a four-year institution accredited by the Southern 

Association of Colleges and Schools since 1976. Located just northwest of 

Atlanta in Cobb County near historic Kennesaw Mountain, KSU offers campuses 

in Marietta and Kennesaw. It is the third-largest university in Georgia, with 

more than 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students, representing 132 

countries. In January of 2015, the Board of Regents of the University System 

of Georgia approved the consolidation of Kennesaw and Southern Polytechnic 

Universities, one of the state’s leading educators in the fields of technology 

and engineering. 

The new Kennesaw State University combines the best from two of 

Georgia’s most well-respected institutions in higher education, offering 

students a broad range of quality academics, as well as a growing campus 

life and athletic programs. With more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and 

doctoral degree programs in business, engineering, architecture, nursing, 

teaching, math and science programs, graduates of KSU enter the job market 

prepared for careers as wide-ranging as international conflict management to 

podiatry. KSU’s nursing program is the largest in the state and has the medical 

community seeking its graduates. Their College of Continuing Education offers 

more than 2,500 courses and hosts nearly 50,000 people attending meetings 

or conferences annually in the KSU Center. 

Being recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 

universities in the region, the new Kennesaw State University is positioned 

to become one of Georgia’s world-class comprehensive higher education 

institutions. 

Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions 

of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate 

liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees. With more than 8,300 students enrolled 

in 12 schools and colleges on campuses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah, and 

at four Regional Academic Centers around the state, Mercer is consistently 

ranked among the nation’s leading institutions by such publications as U.S. 

News & World Report and the Princeton Review. Colleges & Schools are: 

Liberal Arts Business & Economics Engineering, Education Music Continuing 

& Professional Studies, Law Theology Medicine, Pharmacy Nursing Health 

Professions, Evening, Weekend & Online Programs 

Oglethorpe University Consistently listed among the best colleges in the 

Princeton Review and Forbes and has been named to the President’s Higher 

Education Community Service Honor Roll since 2006. Oglethorpe is located 

on a beautiful, self-contained Gothic campus near Atlanta’s Buckhead 

neighborhood. The school offers small, personal classes in academically 

rigorous programs (including an individually planned major, which presents 

nearly endless options); partnerships with 20 Atlanta colleges and universities, 

including Emory, Georgia Tech and SCAD; a graduate program in education; 

and signature programs such as Urban Ecology, Rich Urban Leadership 

Program, the Honors Program, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 

and Georgia Shakespeare, the campus’s professional theatre-in-residence. 

Scholar-athletes participate in 16 varsity sports, including recently added 

teams in men’s and women’s lacrosse, and is a member of the NCAA Division 

III Southern Athletic Association 

University of Georgia has seen its academic reputation and enrollment 

continue to rise markedly since Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship program was 

started in 1993. The average SAT for students entering University of Georgia in 

2012 was 1915 out of 2400 and the average GPA was 3.88.The national college 

rankings place UGA among the top 20 of all public universities in America 

and a top 10 best value. Their primary campus is located on 759-acres. The 

university offers over 140 degree programs in a wide array of disciplines 

spread across multiple campuses. The University of Georgia is organized into 

eighteen schools and colleges. The university has three main campuses; the 

largest one is the main campus in Athens, Georgia and the two others are 

located in Tifton, Georgia and Griffin, Georgia. The University of Georgia also 

has two satellite campuses located in Atlanta and Lawrenceville. Enrollment 

is 26,151 undergraduate, 6600 graduate students, and 1600 professional 

students 


Metro 

Atlanta Health Care 

The medical expertise in metropolitan Atlanta is a reflection 

of the city’s growth and leadership in innovation. Atlanta 

hospital systems bring with them the top medical specialists, 

giving residents access to virtually any treatment they need. 

Whether treatment is an annual physical or neurosurgery, 

Atlanta’s hospitals have the latest technology. 

Atlanta’s Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the top 

pediatric hospitals in the country. Emory Healthcare is the 

#1 hospital in Georgia, putting cutting-edge intervention 

research and technology into lifesaving action. Saint Joseph’s 

is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in 

the Southeast and is top five percent in the nation for cardiac 

and vascular programs. DeKalb Medical was Georgia’s first 

hospital to earn the “Baby-Friendly” designation. Piedmont 

Atlanta consistently ranks in the top five among metro 

Atlanta hospitals in patient satisfaction scores. In downtown 

Atlanta, Grady Memorial Hospital is renowned for its trauma 

and emergency services. Finally, the Shepherd Center is 

ranked among the top rehabilitation hospitals for those with 

spinal cord and brain injuries. 

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center 

wellstar.org 

Main Campus (404) 265-4000 

South Campus (404) 466-1170 

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center is a designated Level I 

Trauma Center and is nationally recognized in cardiology, 

advanced surgery, neurology, and many other areas. The 

center began its service to the Atlanta community in 1901 

as the Georgia Baptist Hospital and is now a 460-bed 

facility sprawled across two city blocks. Services provided 

at Atlanta Medical Center include a 30-bed neonatal 

intensive care unit; the Atlanta Cancer Center; the Atlanta 

Rehabilitation Center; three medical office buildings; 

the Wellness Center; the Graduate Medical Education 

Program, and areas of medical excellence that provide 

care in advanced surgery, cardiology, oncology, neurology, 

women’s health, orthopedics, and trauma. 

Atlanta VA Medical Center 

atlanta.va.gov 

(404) 321-6111 

Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) is a state-of-the-art 

teaching hospital that provides a full scope of patient care 

services for United States veterans. Located on 26 acres in 

Decatur, the Atlanta VAMC is one of eight medical centers 

in the VA Southeast Network. It operates eight communitybased 

outpatient clinics in the following Atlanta 

communities: Blairsville, Carrollton Clinic/Community 

Living Center, Decatur East Point, Lawrenceville, Newnan, 

NE GA/Oakwood, Austell, and Stockbridge. 

Atlanta VAMC is primarily affiliated with the Emory 

University School of Medicine and teamed with Morehouse 

School of Medicine in establishing the East Point Clinic, 

which provides comprehensive primary and outpatient 

mental healthcare services. 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 

choa.org 

U.S. News & World Report has recognized Children’s 

Healthcare of Atlanta as one of the top pediatric hospitals 

in the country. The hospital is a not-for-profit organization, 

is committed to enhancing the lives of children through 

excellence in patient care, research, and education. The 

pediatric physician teaching site for both Emory University 

School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine 

provides Children’s with more than 30 pediatric specialties. 

Children’s treats more than 400 new cancer patients each 

year and has one of the highest volume pediatric heart 

centers in the country. 

Whether treating an injured toddler in an emergency or 

supporting a teen through chemotherapy treatments, 

Children’s offers family-centered care while providing 

specialized age-appropriate medical procedures, supplies, 

and support for children. With generous philanthropic 

and volunteer support, Children’s has made an impact 

in the lives of children in Georgia, the United States, and 

throughout the world. 


Children’s at Egleston 

1405 Clifton Rd, Atlanta (404) 785-6000 

Children’s at Hughes Spalding 

35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta (404) 785-9500 

Children’s at Scottish Rite 

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta (404) 785-5252 

DeKalb Medical 

dekalbmedical.org 

(404) 501-1000 

DeKalb Medical is a not-for-profit health system that 

consists of three hospital campuses throughout greater 

Atlanta. With more than 750 doctors skilled in 55 

medical specialties, DeKalb Medical combines cuttingedge 

technology with compassion to effectively diagnose 

and treat its patients. A leader in cancer, heart attack 

treatment, and orthopedics, DeKalb Medical System and 

DeKalb Medical Physicians Group has been growing with 

metropolitan Atlanta’s medical needs since 1961. 

More than just a provider of hospital services, DeKalb 

Medical has led the Atlanta health community in the new 

era of electronic medical records, which puts information 

at doctors’ fingertips to help improve patient safety and 

outcomes. The 627-bed system includes DeKalb Medical 

at North Decatur (591 beds), DeKalb Medical Long Term 

Acute Care at Downtown Decatur (40 beds), and DeKalb 

Medical at Hillandale (100 beds). Committed to excelling in 

patient satisfaction and service, DeKalb Medical’s quality is 

reflected in many clinical excellence awards throughout its 

system, including being ranked in the Top 5% in the Nation 

for Overall Orthopedic Services by Health Grades® (2011). 

Emory University Hospital emoryhealthcare.org 

1364 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, (404) 712-2000 

Midtown 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, (404) 686-4411 

Recognized as the #1 hospital in Georgia, Emory Healthcare 

has been at the forefront of medicine, putting cuttingedge 

intervention research and technology into lifesaving 

action. As the largest, most comprehensive healthcare 

system in Georgia, Emory Healthcare has 1,830 licensed 

patient beds, 9,000 employees, and more than 20 health 

centers located throughout metro Atlanta. It is one of 

the nation’s leaders in cardiology and cardiac surgery, 

oncology, transplantation, ophthalmology, orthopedics, 

and the neurosciences. Emory University Hospital, Emory 

Healthcare’s flagship facility, is staffed exclusively by 

physicians who are faculty of the Emory University School 

of Medicine. 

Emory Healthcare is the clinical arm of the Robert W. 

Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, 

which focuses on patient care, education of health 

professionals, research addressing health and illness, and 

health policies for prevention and treatment of disease. 

The backbone of this system is the Emory University School 

of Medicine, which has been at the forefront of medical 

knowledge and research, pioneering many advances and 

procedures that have changed medical history. 

Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta (404) 778-7777 

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta 

emoryhealthcare.org/saint-josephs-hospital-atlanta 

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Saint Joseph’s facility is the oldest Atlanta hospital, founded 

by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Today, the 410-bed, acutecare 

facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral 

hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital 

is a leader among Georgia healthcare providers, respected 

for its expertise, innovation in healthcare delivery, and 

quality of care. As a leader in cardiac, neurological, vascular, 

gastrointestinal, respiratory, orthopedic, and cancer care, 

among others, Saint Joseph’s offers its patients the latest 

procedures and treatments by providing the more than 

750 physicians on staff with research services and the 

most advanced technology available. 

In addition to serving the metro-Atlanta area, patients 

come from all over Georgia and nearby states because of 

Saint Joseph’s specialized services, excellent reputation 

and unique patient experience. In fact, Saint Joseph’s 

is Georgia’s only hospital to have received the Top 50 

Hospitals USA designation. Saint Joseph’s has received 

numerous awards including the distinguished Magnet 

Recognition for Nursing Excellence from the American 

Nurses Association Credentialing Center; a designation 

of best in Georgia and top five percent in the nation for 

cardiac and vascular programs. 

Grady Memorial Hospital 

gradyhealth.org 

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta (404) 616-1000 

Opened in 1892, Grady Health System is renowned for its 

trauma and emergency services. As the premier Level I 

Trauma Center within 100 miles of metropolitan Atlanta, 

Grady is capable of handling severe medical conditions 

such as asthma, severe burns, sickle cell, and stroke. In 

addition to both care and intensive care units (ICU), Grady 

has a neonatal ICU and houses Georgia’s Poison Center 

and 24-hour rape crisis and advice nurse lines. Its Ponce 

de Leon Center was named one of the top three HIV/AIDS 

outpatient clinics in the country. 

Grady is an internationally recognized teaching hospital 

staffed exclusively by doctors from the Emory University 

and Morehouse Schools of Medicine. 25 percent of all 

doctors practicing medicine in Georgia received some or 

all of their training at Grady 

North Fulton Hospital 

wellstar.org 

3000 Hospital Blvd, Roswell (770) 751-2500 

WellStar North Fulton Hospital (NFH) is a 202-bed acutecare 

hospital and is a state designated Level II Trauma 

Center. Located between Roswell and Alpharetta in North 

Fulton County, NFH was established in 1983 and has been 

meeting the medical and healthcare needs of residents of 

North Fulton, Forsyth, East Cobb, East Cherokee, and West 

Gwinnett counties for more than 30 years. The hospital 

has a medical staff of more than 400 affiliated physicians, 

employs an additional 900 healthcare professionals, and 

has an active volunteer staff of more than 200. 

NFH provides a continuum of services through its centers 

and programs including neurosciences, women’s health 

services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, surgical services, 

gastroenterology, and oncology. The hospital is fully 

accredited and is also recognized by the American College 

of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer as an Accredited Cancer 


Building 

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It’s not uncommon to see license tags from another state in the 

parking lot or hear foreign languages or accents being spoken in 

the office of Suwanee Dental Care. Build it and they will come 

if the word gets out, and that’s just what Dr. Bill Williams did 

as an early adopter on the web, local radio and TV. Suwanee 

may have been a sleepy little town 25 miles northeast of Atlanta 

back in the 90’s, but now no less than five national magazines 

have named Suwanee among the best places to live, work and 

play in America. Rating high in educational systems, community 

parks and recreation, safety, work-force training and a multitude 

of sports, cultural and medical professional accessibility gave 

Suwanee and Gwinnett County its high ranking. 

Building a better dental practice is a lot like building a better city. 

It takes planning and foresight, training and implementation. 

That’s what Dr. Williams accomplished in putting together one 

of America’s finest dental teams and most advanced facilities. 

Drs. Chad Schalk, Melissa Kremer, Naz Majdi and he have 

a combined 52 years of experience. Dr. Kremer is fluent in 

Spanish and Dr. Majdi in Farsi. Additionally, there are currently 

a few team members who speak Russian and Romanian. All 

of the doctors graduated from the Medical College of Georgia 

School of Dentistry and both Dr. Schalk and Dr. Majdi completed 

General Practice Residencies for advanced training. Dr. Williams 

is a best-selling author as well as teacher in dentistry and 

is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, hence the 

Suwannee Dental Care slogan, “Everything Under One Roof.” 

Clients come from all over to build and restore their smiles to 

better strength, longevity and beauty. Oral and I.V. sedation are 

important to many patients so that they can relax and sleep 

through their appointments, getting all their dentistry done at 

one time or in just a few visits. Expert comprehensive analysis 

and remarkable results are keys to Suwanee Dental Care’s 

success. Being well-versed in TMJ, neuromuscular dentistry, 

orthodontics, Invisalign, implant dentistry, oral surgery, smile 

design and reconstruction allows the doctors at Suwanee 

Dental Care to complete complex cases that many dentists tend 

to avoid. 

Currently, the state-of-the-art in dentistry is restoration of 

missing or weakened teeth with dental implants. Patients can 

expect many years of solid chewing and beautiful smiles with 

the newer fixed teeth attached to implants instead of just 

removable dentures. It’s not a dream any longer. You can go to 

sleep and wake up with all new teeth! Suwanee Dental Care can 

provide the right services to help you achieve the smile you’ve 

always dreamed of to build a better, more beautiful, you. 


Program, as well as being certified as a Primary Stroke 

Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of 

Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest 

hospital accreditation agency. 

Northside Hospital 

northside.com 

1000 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta (404) 851-8000 

Northside Hospital is a network of three not-for-profit, 

acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Forsyth County, and 

Cherokee County, with a total of 822 licensed beds, 2,200 

physicians, and 8,200 employees. Northside also operates 

15 hospital-affiliated outpatient centers and medical office 

buildings throughout north metropolitan Atlanta. 

Voted “Atlanta’s Most Preferred Hospital for All Health 

Care Needs” for 15 consecutive years, Northside offers a 

full range of services and has become an ambassador of 

women’s health issues. More babies are delivered, more 

surgeries are performed, and more cases of breast and 

gynecological cancer are diagnosed at Northside than at 

any other community hospital in Georgia. 

Piedmont Hospital 

piedmonthospital.org 

1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta (404) 605-5000 

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital has been serving the people 

of Atlanta for more than 100 years and offers a broad 

spectrum of surgical, medical, and diagnostic services. 

Piedmont Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, acute-care, 

tertiary facility offering most major medical, surgical, and 

diagnostic services. The facility has 488 beds, all-private 

rooms, 4,000 employees, and a medical staff of more 

than 1,000 board-certified physicians. Its main campus 

is conveniently located on 26 acres in the Buckhead 

neighborhood of Atlanta, with facilities across the metro 

area. 

Piedmont Hospital is part of Piedmont Healthcare (PHC), 

a not-for-profit organization that also includes Piedmont 

Fayette Hospital, a 157-bed, acutecare community 

hospital in Fayetteville and one of the 100 Top Hospitals 

in the nation; Piedmont Newnan Hospital, a 136-bed, 

acute-care community hospital in Newnan; and Piedmont 

Henry Hospital, a 215-bed acute-care community hospital 

in Stockbridge. 

Shepherd Center 

shepherd.org 

2020 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta (404) 352-2020 

Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital 

specializing in medical treatment, research, and 

rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, brain 

injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and other 

neurological conditions. Founded in 1975, Shepherd 

Center, which is a 152-bed rehabilitation facility, including 

a 10-bed intensive care unit, is ranked by U.S. News & 

World Report among the top 10 rehabilitation hospitals in 

the nation. Last year, Shepherd had 965 admissions to its 

inpatient programs and 571 to its day patient programs. In 

addition, Shepherd sees more than 6,600 people annually 

on an outpatient basis. 

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Radio Show 

Lou Wieland interviews local community 

leaders and experts about living in Atlanta. 

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Welcome to Atlanta! 

On behalf of the Georgia Restaurant 

Association (GRA), I would like to 

welcome you to Atlanta. Whether 

it is for a rehearsal dinner, a 90th 

birthday celebration or a college 

graduation party, restaurants 

know how to set the table for any 

occasion. Restaurants provide a 

gathering place and create a sense 

of community, while fostering 

social relationships, memories and 

just fulfilling the need for connection. Restaurateurs strive 

to create memorable dining experiences with relentless 

planning, attention to detail and commitment to service. 

The restaurant industry is a very special and unique 

industry. In this digital world that we are living in today, 

we cannot go out to eat online. Restaurants still require 

a need for face-to-face interaction, both internally as an 

employer and externally as a patron. 

Now more than ever, Americans are dining outside of 

their homes. Restaurants constitute a particularly large 

and growing share of our economy and it is important to 

promote dining out locally so that our economy continues 

to thrive. When supporting local businesses, there is an 

opportunity to preserve local character and prosperity. It 

creates a sense of community well-being. Dining locally 

will keep the dollars at home and continue to support the 

businesses in the area. Restaurants tend to combine our 

neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships. 

The GRA’s mission is to serve as the voice for Georgia’s 

restaurants in advocacy, education and awareness. The 

GRA is sanctioned by the National Restaurant Association 

to operate Georgia’s only not-for-profit representing the 

state’s foodservice industry. The GRA serves as the unified 

voice for over 17,000 foodservice and drinking places in 

the state of Georgia with total sales in excess of $17.1 

billion which provides more than 438,900 jobs. From large 

chains to state-ups, the GRA helps make Georgia a better 

place for restaurants to do business and helps make 

restaurants better for Georgia. 

So as we work to set the table for our restaurant members, 

let your local restaurants set the table. Enjoy the dining 

destinations in your community and remember to dine 

out and dine often. 

Sincerely, 

Karen Bremer 

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Relocation can happen to anyone, at any time, for any reason. Maybe 

your dream job just opened up in another state, or you want to be 

closer to your extended family. Whatever the reason, there are often 

other considerations that have to be made beyond what neighborhood 

to live in and where to send the kids to school. Members of the socalled 

“sandwich generation”—which refers to those who are caring for 

or supporting both their older parents and their children—are having to 

strike a delicate balance. In 2013, the Pew Research Center found that 

47 percent of adults in the 40s and 50s have both a parent age 65 and 

older and are either raising a young family or financially supporting a 

child over the age of 18. 

Relocation can often mean finding a suitable place for an aging 

parent to live, or planning for the “what ifs” if a person’s health or 

ability to live independently changes. Companies like Arbor, Brookdale, 

Peregrine, Insignia and others operate facilities and resources to help 

families find the best fit for their loved ones. 

Beginning the process 

Today’s senior living facilities go to great lengths to understand the 

needs of their residents, which goes far beyond their medical history 

and current medications list. “Our [sales people are] trained in how 

to discover who the person is, what is this legacy and life story of the 

individual who is coming to us,” explains Shirley Paulk, R.N., senior vice 

president of sales and marketing at the Arbor Company. The company 

operates nine facilities in Georgia, including several in the metro Atlanta 

area like Decatur, East Cobb, Alpharetta and Johns Creek. 

“It’s not one size fits all; it’s a very customized approach we have 

for each individual,” says Paulk. That could mean an adult child coming 

with their parent, or an older couple who may be beginning to realize 

they are no longer comfortable living alone in their home. After the 

initial consultation, Arbor’s senior care counselors make home visits 

to further understand the personal priorities of the resident and what 

material items they may want to bring with them to help preserve their 

memories even while they make new ones. “Our job is to help people 

see it’s just a bend in the road, a new intersection, rather than the end 

of the road,” says Paulk. That even includes additional counseling in the 

case of complicated family dynamics. 

Each family also has a different dynamic when it comes to making 

decisions. Sterling Estates, which operates senior living communities in 

East and West Cobb, has counselors on staff to guide seniors and their 

adult children through the process. “Furthermore, our websites have 

a wealth of educational information to help with the decision making 

process,” says Pete Green, partner at Sterling Estates’ development 

division, HCC Senior Living Group. The online information speaks to 

those who know exactly what type of community they need as well as 

those who are just beginning the process and may be overwhelmed by 

the options. 

Finding a home 

One of the many decisions that must be made is what type of living is 

right for the resident, even within a facility. Arbor offers independent 

living, assisted living and memory care. Within the memory care 

neighborhoods, there are two levels: Bridges, which Paulk describes 

as being for those in the early stages of cognitive impairment. “It’s a 

smaller and more intimate setting. By keeping that type of resident 

together, we can get creative in how we do our programming,” she says. 

Evergreen is a secured neighborhood for those with more progressive 

dementia, and both neighborhoods are served by staff specially trained 

for dementia care. 

Senior living facilities are also prepared to take on the health 

challenges that come with aging, regardless of whether they happen 

slowly or quickly. Arbor facilities constantly communicate with the 

family and the resident’s primary health care provider when a sudden 

medical change occurs. 

Sterling Estates provides a continuum of housing options so that 

residents can seamlessly transition to other types of housing when 

their health needs change. “Our Sterling Estates communities have 

independent residences that are cottages, garden homes and/or 

apartments. Additionally, our large Main Residences allows for either 

independent living or assisted living,” explains Green. “Furthermore, 

couples don’t need to separate when one spouse ages more rapidly.” 

All Sterling residents have personal emergency transponders to notify 

staff in case of an emergency, 24/7 nursing care and are near two major 

hospitals in Cobb. “Third party therapy companies, other health care 

professionals and doctors are available to treat residents on-site,” adds 

Green. 

Living the life 

Once a family has made the decision to move a loved one into a senior 

living facility, the focus turns to making the transition as seamless as 

possible. Before moving to an Arbor facility, families are visited by an 

engagement counselor who takes the time to learn whether the resident 

is a person who enjoys quiet time for reading, or a social butterfly. “We 

believe in deep connections, and taking what we learn about them 

and connecting them to others,” says Paulk. The information gathered 

by the engagement counselor helps inform everything from at which 

dining table the resident will eat meals to who their neighbors will be. 

Financial counselors are also available to help residents untangle the 

many intricacies of life insurance, veterans’ benefits and other financial 

assets that will help pay for care. 

After the boxes are unpacked, residents are then encouraged to 

engage in a wide range of activities offered by the facilities. “There are 

so many daily opportunities to engage within and outside our immediate 

neighborhoods that foster mental stimulation and enjoyment,” says 

Green, all of which are part of the “Living a Sterling Life” motto. “’Living 

a Sterling Life’ is all about promoting and engaging in a healthy lifestyle 

through nutritious and enjoyable meal plans, exercise tailored to 

individual needs and providing socialization engagement opportunities 

for our residents that they otherwise don’t have by living alone,” explains 

Green. “Our overriding goal is providing our residents the programs and 

services necessary to remain active and as independent as possible.” 

Arbor offers art and music studios, rehab and fitness facilities, as well as 

a beauty salon and libraries. 

No matter their current or future health needs, metro area seniors 

and their families can rest assured that there is a facility that is a 

good fit. From the beginning of the research process through difficult 

conversations and decisions, today’s senior living facilities are there 

every step of the way. 


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Now for the Fun Part! 

By Lisa Mowry 

After months of finding your new 

house, it’s time to figure out the 

right decorating and remodeling 

projects to make it wonderful. 

Is there anything more intimidating than an empty house? 

The possibilities are enormous, but nobody wants to spend 

money on the wrong priorities—or last year’s trends. We’ve 

asked the experts to help homebuyers get started on making 

their new home everything it can be. 

Remodeling 

Dale Contant, president-elect of the National Association 

of the Remodeling Industry and owner of Atlanta Design & 

Build (atlantadesignbuild.com), offers his expertise: 

Which areas of the house do homebuyers typically approach 

you to remodel as a top priority for them? 

Contant: Kitchens and master bathrooms are by 

far the most popular for every size house. Babyboomers 

want any older home they’ve purchased to 

have fresh kitchen and bathrooms, floors and paint. 

As far as other projects: basements are another key area to 

update, as well as other bathrooms in the house. 

Do you recommend that homeowners try to do as much as 

possible before moving in? 

Contant: It makes for a good transition to have the floors 

refinished or carpeted, new paint, and any areas that 

desperately need updating to be done prior to moving in. It’s 

a lot harder to do with furniture in place and living through 

the mess; if you remodel before you move in, there’s less 

inconvenience and it can be done faster. 

What are some trends you’re seeing in kitchens and baths 

these days? 

Kitchens: We’re seeing that homeowners are removing walls 

and making an open floor plan. They seem to prefer a larger, 

single level island rather than the multi-level ones from past 

years, with stone or quartz countertops. We also see more 

upgrades in appliances than from previous years, and the 

popularity of farmhouse sinks. 

Master bathrooms: Bathrooms these days are featuring 

a much larger shower, often with a “curbless entry,” large 

format tile, heated tile floors, and frameless showers. We 

are also adding more freestanding soaking tubs, and linen 

cabinets. 

What about outdoor areas...do you see that as a popular 

area of the house for Atlantans to remodel or upgrade? 

Contant: With such a great spring, summer, fall and even 

winter in Atlanta, we can use the exterior areas of our home 

year-round. What we’re seeing a lot of: screen porches 

with fireplaces and TVs, fancy decks, hot tub areas, outdoor 

kitchens, waterfalls and serene landscape features, fire pits, 

and exterior fireplaces—all sorts of ways to link the outdoors 

and indoors. 

Decorating 

Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole make up Kandrac & Kole 

Interior Design (kandrac-kole.com), voted one of Atlanta’s 

top interior design firms by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. 

They are frequently featured in magazines such as Better 

Homes & Gardens. Their thoughts on decorating with a plan: 

What are some of the first steps homeowners should take 

to go about decorating their new house? 

Kelly Kole: Having just gone thru this process myself (after 

living in a house for 18 years) I would advise homeowners to 

begin the process by ruthlessly purging. Only keep the things 

that are of quality and that you love; sell or donate the others. 

Once you are dealing with an inventory of only the items you 

really love, start thinking about how they can be reused in 

different rooms. It’s fun to give new life to a piece of art, a 

table or chair by putting it in an entirely new space. I took 

photographs and measurements of my remaining inventory 

and then started to assign pieces to rooms. Once I did this, I 

knew where I needed to fill in pieces. 

Do you have any general guidelines to help people start the 

process, such as identifying favorite colors? 

Joann Kandrac: I know some designers say to start with the 

rug, others choose fabrics, others have a different set of 

factors. One of my favorite ground rules is to select 

a palette based on a favorite piece of art. If you had 

a piece of art in the family room in a previous house, 

maybe now it will work in the master bedroom, 

for instance. Take the opportunity to reinvent your 

existing pieces in different parts of your new home. 

What do you think are some exciting trends and 

opportunities in these areas of the house? 

Foyer: 

Joann: This is a place you can make a tremendous 

visual impact and one good way to do that is with 

wallpaper. It is making a big comeback and a foyer is a 

perfect place to incorporate it. Another opportunity 

in this area is to have fun with the flooring. Examples 

might be to mix marble and wood in the same room, 

or use flooring in a chevron or brick-style pattern. 

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This built-on screened porch has it all: stone fireplace, vaulted 

ceiling, and wiring for an outdoor TV—plus an adjacent deck 

to get a little sun. Photos courtesy of Atlanta Design & Build; 

photos by Brian Reeves of Perfect Day Photos. 


“We were able to use about 40% of this Atlanta family’s previous things for 

their new house,” says Kelly Kole. To upgrade the family room, they painted 

the built-ins a soothing gray, and livened up an existing sectional with new 

pillows and rug in colorful hues. 

Photos courtesy Kandrac-Kole and photographer Emily Followill. 

Living room: 

Joann: Make this room a true room to live in; gone are the 

days of the “too nice to sit on” furniture and the museumlike 

furnishings. Make this room comfortable and cohesive 

to family time, not a room that is only “for show.” 

Dining room: 

Kelly: Formal dining rooms are not as common as they once 

were. Some homeowners are turning their dining room into 

a more multi-functional space – such as also a library, music 

room, or craft room. For those homeowners who still want 

a dining room, we are seeing a trend toward a more casual 

area. One way to accomplish this is by using a mix of seating 

options. We are designing these spaces with a 

mix of wood and upholstered chairs, benches 

and banquets (like a small sofa made to cozy 

up to a dining table). Also, a large interesting 

chandelier can transform a dining room. Most 

chandeliers we see in clients’ homes are too 

small. 

Family room/TV room: 

Kelly: Our clients are busy families, so the fabric 

choices we make are very important. We are 

selecting Sunbrella and Crypton fabrics in many 

of our projects. These fabrics are traditionally 

known for their indoor/outdoor qualities but the 

patterns, colors and softness have come a long 

way. They are durable and easy to clean, which 

appeals to everybody. We are also designing 

family rooms that appeal to everybody in the 

family—such as a quiet reading corner, a small 

desk to work at, a pub table for games, or a large, 

deep sofa for curling up in front of a movie. 

Kitchen: 

Joann: Incorporating bold and oversized 

light fixtures can update your kitchen in a big 

way. Storage is another game changer for 

functionality in a kitchen. In terms of cabinetry, 

it’s handy to incorporate trash/recycling 

pullouts, rollout drawers, spice pullouts and 

even special storage for dog bowls/food. 

Powder room: 

Joann: This is the space where company can close 

the door and really take it all in. Even though this 

is probably the smallest room in the house, it can 

have the most impact. The use of a graphic wall 

covering or an intense paint color for the ceiling 

is one clever way. Painting this room a dark color 

is also a great way to add drama and it does NOT 

make the room look smaller. 

Master bedroom: 

Kelly: Normally the last room that our clients 

decorate, the master bedroom is really one of 

the most important spaces for homebuyers. We 

are enjoying designing with “smart furniture” 

these days-- bedside tables that have a built in 

night light under the table, hidden drawers for 

iphones/ipads to charge, or headboards that 

have a hidden panel with an LED reading light. We are also 

layering windows with custom linen panels but then using 

a black out cellular shade underneath--a big hit with the 

teenagers! 

Home office: 

Kelly: With technology becoming smaller and more efficient, a 

home office can be a light-filled corner of a room, a renovated 

closet, or a portion of a laundry room or butlers pantry. We 

are also seeing trends towards wellness and ergonomics in 

the office - standing desks, adjustable smart chairs (where 

you can adjust the height, the lumbar and the arms) and LED 

lighting that is easy on the eyes. 

They gave the dining room a new look with slipcovered chairs and a more casual light fixture with 

some size to it (the previous one was wimpy). 

Photos courtesy Kandrac-Kole and photographer Emily Followill. 


Grace Huseth 

Just south of Atlanta are little towns that 

return to the Southern way of life, yet 

still have close proximity to the big city. 

Each town offers its own strengths, from 

leisurely retirement communities and nature 

preserves, to Hollywood glamour and 

innovation. These towns hug Atlanta with 

southern charm, an embrace we call the 

Southern Crescent. 

With 199 square miles and over 100,000 

residents, Fayette County includes the 

incorporated municipalities of Fayetteville, 

Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey. 

The history of the Southern Crescent is 

Deep South with a touch of city life. Georgia 

may be the Peach State, yet the area was 

originally developed for cotton plantations. 

In the first half of the 20th century, as 

agriculture became more mechanized, 

many African-American workers left the 

area in the Great Migration to northern and 

Midwestern industrial cities. However, a 

reverse migration has brought new residents 

to the South and the Southern Crescent has 

grown markedly since 2000. For example, 

Fayetteville itself has increased from 11,148 

in 2000 to an estimated 16,990 in 2015. 

However, many old houses from antebellum 

days endure, including the Holliday-Dorsey- 

Fife Museum in Fayetteville and Stately 

Oaks Plantation in Jonesboro. 

Proximity to the world’s busiest airport 

is a big factor in the Southern Crescent’s 

corporate success. Hartsfield-Jackson 

Atlanta International Airport employs 

approximately 63,000-plus people, making 

it one of the largest employment districts in 

Georgia. 

Peachtree City has an airport called Atlanta 

Regional Airport – Falcon Field right in 

Peachtree City’s 2,200-acre Industrial Park. 

Other top employers in Peachtree City 

include manufacturing firms that profit 

from direct access to the CSX Railroad, 

in addition to popular companies Cooper 

Lighting and Panasonic Automotive Systems 

Co. The opening of Atlanta Metro Studios 

in Union City, along with the location of 

Pinewood Atlanta Studios’ North American 

headquarters in Fayetteville, has made the 

Southern Crescent a movie mecca. 

The Southern Crescent’s temperate climate 

is the definition of southern living. Spring 

blossoms add to one of the greenest metro 

areas in the eastern part of the nation. 

Summers can be hot and humid with 

temperatures in the afternoons that reach, 

on average, to near 90 °F, yet mild winters 

average 35°F overnight for a chance white 

Christmas. South Atlanta’s elevation on the 

edge of north Georgia’s Piedmont region 

results in abundant greenery each fall. 

Fayetteville 

Parks and nature preserves in the Southern 

Crescent make the outdoors accessible. 

Reynolds Nature Preserve in Morrow has 

over three miles of hiking trails. These trails 

offer views from the highest ridges in the 

county and showcase a mixed oak-hickorypine 

forest and on down to the wetlands and 

ponds fed by natural springs. 

Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City 

is a 70-acre public preserve with a mix 

of habitats – an upland hardwood forest, 

granite outcroppings and a rushing stream 

bordered by native azaleas. The City of 

Fayetteville recently opened over 300 acres 

of new public greenspace called The Ridge 

Lifestyle. Both night and day. 

Top-ranked public schools 

Top-ranked 

Piedmont Fayette Hospital 

Home of Pinewood Studios 

(Where heroes fly!) 

Enjoy our Historic 

Downtown District 

fayetteville-ga.gov 

Come Join 

Our Family! 

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Nature Area, featuring a kayak/canoe water trail that will eventually 

reach Starr’s Mill, over seven miles away. 

Due to Atlanta’s ideal location, recreational activities abound in 

Georgia. Day trips offer opportunities in hiking, water skiing and 

whitewater rafting. A four-hour drive from Atlanta can bring you to 

the charm and grace of Savannah and the Georgia Coast, or the 

splendor of the North Carolina Mountains. 

True to southern palates, the Southern Crescent is home to many 

unique restaurants and BBQ spots. No- frills family joint Dean’s 

BBQ has served the Jonesboro community good pit-smoked pig since 

1947. This Is It! BBQ and Seafood brings Atlanta’s BBQ character 

to Fayetteville. However, upscale dining can be found next door in 

Peachtree City at Pascal’s Bistro which offers American cuisine with 

a French twist. 

The Southern Crescent may be the best place to have dinner and 

a show thanks to many amphitheaters in the area. Wolf Creek 

Amphitheater in South Atlanta has quickly become a popular venue 

for entertainment under the stars. Further south, The Southern 

Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville and the Fred in Peachtree City, 

feature a variety of outdoor music and entertainment. Frederick 

Brown Jr. Amphitheater, the Fred, in Peachtree City has hosted 

hometown favorites, national and touring acts for more than 

thirty years. The Southern Ground Amphitheater is owned by the 

Fayetteville Downtown Development Authority, but gets its name 

from Fayetteville resident and country star, Zac Brown and his 

Southern Ground enterprise. 

NASCAR fans love the Atlanta Motor Speedway just 20 miles south 

of Atlanta. The track originating in the 1960s was rebuilt to a 1.54- 

mile quad-oval track, making it one of the fastest on the NASCAR 

circuit. Despite attracting thousands on race weekend, the Atlanta 

Motor Speedway offers much to the Southern Crescent community. 

Every year from spring until fall, the speedway hosts “Friday Night 

Drags” where participants drag race down the pit road. The facility 

also hosts several driving schools year-round, such as Richard Petty 

Driving Experience, where visitors have the opportunity to experience 

the speedway from a unique point-of-view behind the wheel of a race 

car. 

College Park boasts being home to the largest private school in the 

United States, Woodward Academy, as well as The Main Street 

Academy, a K-8 public charter school proudly serving the Tri-Cities 

area. 

The Fayette County School District was ranked #6 of 179 schools 

in the 2017 Best School Districts in Georgia and is comprised of 26 

traditional schools, one non-traditional high school, an alternative 

education program, an adult community school and a new addition, 

the ‘Center of Innovation.’ The district has 1,379 full-time teachers 

and over 20,756 students. Fayette County High School, Whitewater 

High School, Sandy Creek High School, McIntosh High School and 

Starr’s Mill High School serve the Fayetteville area. 

Private and non-traditional schools include The Campus and 

Trinity Christian School, both grades 1-12, in Peachtree City and 

Counterpane School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School, and 

Grace Christian Academy in Fayetteville. 

According to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Georgia, Fayette 

County and neighboring Coweta County are attracting many new 

homeowners. The market in 2016 for the two counties was up 11.2% 

in units over, while the sales volume was up 15.9%. The average 

sales price was $265,000 and houses were only on the market for an 

average of 53 days. 

Step aside Florida, active adults should retire in the Southern 

hapeville 

www.hapeville.org 

Hapeville, Georgia come see 

where things are taking off! 

Hapeville is located on the 

doorstep of the Atlanta Hartsfield- 

Jackson International Airport 

between I-75 and I-85. 

Hapeville is a proud member of 

the Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance 

public and private partners 

working together to leverage the 

economic potential of the airport 

and to market the region. 

Dramatic job tax advantages 

attract businesses to Hapeville’s 

commercial Opportunity Zone. 

Residential neighborhoods 

feature homes such as craftsmanstyle 

bungalows, traditional 

Chicago-style townhomes and 

loft-condominiums; with 

manicured parks and facilities. 

Hapeville celebrates the arts, 

investing in its own Performing 

Arts Center, and vibrant public art. 

Hapeville Assoc. of Tourism & Trade 

Department of Economic Development 

Hapeville, GA. * (404)-669-8269 

Aviation Heritage Mural, Shannon Lake 

Airport South CID + Airport West CID = 

Aerotropolis Atlanta CIDs 

The Airport South and Airport West CIDs now work 

together as the Aerotropolis Atlanta CIDs. Their partnership 

is developing a more vibrant business community 

surrounding the world’s busiest airport. 

• Full-time Public Safety Director 

• 24-hour private security patrols 

• Patrols by reserve police officers 

• 30% reduction in criminal incidents 

• Coordination with all law 

enforcement agencies 

www.AeroCIDs.com 

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Crescent. Fayetteville and Peachtree City have many independent 

living, senior apartments and retirement communities. 

Peachtree City’s hallmark, and favorite feature among seniors, is its 

100-mile network of multi-use paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and golf 

carts. Over 9,000 households own a golf cart, and use them as an extra 

vehicle for local transportation to go from neighborhood to shopping 

centers, schools, and parks through the wooded scenery that makes 

Peachtree City special. 

Fun facts: 

The National Archives at Atlanta in Morrow serves eight southern 

states by starting archival holdings dating from 1716 to the 1980s. Most 

are textual records, but maps, photographs, and architectural drawings 

bring history to life. 

Weather service for the entire North Georgia area comes from the U.S. 

National Weather Service City office at Falcon Field. 

Peachtree City, the Golf Cart City, is known as one of the most 

successful planned communities in the country. Everyone drives golf 

carts, and even McIntosh High School experiences golf cart traffic jams 

after the bell rings! 

Pinewood Atlanta Studios is the largest studio complex in the U.S. 

outside of L.A. Marvel Studios has made Pinewood its unofficial 

home in Georgia filming “Ant-Man,” “Captain America: Civil War,” 

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “Spiderman: Homecoming”. 

Falcon field in Peachtree City is home to the Commemorative Air Force 

Dixie Wing and a hangar filled with WWII aircraft. The airport hosts 

the annual Great Georgia Airshow which often attracts the U.S. Navy 

Blue Angels. 

The world’s 

busiest airport, 

the largest private 

school in the U.S. and 

home to Chick-fil-A 

Time to call 

College Park home. 

Coming Spring 2016 in College Park! 

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New Homes 


Are Coming 

Back Strong 

By David Ellis, 

Executive Vice 

President, Greater 

Atlanta Home Builders 

Association 

The housing and new home market in the Atlanta region 

continues to improve and the prospects going forward 

look very good. 

After the greatest housing downturn in American 

history, new home construction in our region is 

rebounding at a brisk pace. During the downturn, new 

home construction in our area fell almost 90%. In 2016, 

around 20,000 new homes were built in our community. 

This year, the numbers will be even better. The Atlanta 

region has regained its footing with burgeoning job 

growth and economic incentives that are breathing new 

life back into our local economy. Today, Atlanta has the 

third highest new home permit rate in the country. As 

consumer confidence continues to rise and the interest 

rates stay low, the demand for new homes will continue 

to increase. 

As the housing recovery began, the growth was concentrated 

in the northern portion of the region in Forsyth, Cobb and the 

new cities of North Fulton. In the last year, other areas of 

Atlanta have begun to surge. Gwinnett County returned to 

being our fastest growing county. New home construction 

has begun to return throughout the region. Every county in 

the metro area has seen improved permits and new home 

sales in the past year. 

Still, housing inventory levels have been at historically low 

levels for well over a year. In addition, builders have to face 

headwinds in the regulatory environment, labor market 

restraints and rising land costs. Even with these issues, 

Atlanta’s new home market is moving forward and growing. 

Smaller builders and developers are still finding it challenging 

to find credit to meet the demands of the market. However, 

credit is slowing becoming available through community 

and state banks, as well as private investors who see the 

opportunities in housing. Increasingly, builders of all sizes 

are able to join in the housing recovery. 

Home buyers are also finding positives in low mortgage 

interest rates and more reasonable mortgage qualifying 

standards. Atlanta remains as one of the most affordable 

major housing markets in the country. Consistently, Atlanta 

is named as one of the markets in the nation where home 

buying is more affordable than renting. Also, homes today 

are more energy efficient and are designed to accommodate 

the technologies that home owners want to see today. 

The home building market in Atlanta is gaining strength. 

Low interest rates, regional job growth, growing consumer 

confidence and rising home values are all very positive signs. 

All the market indicators are pointing in the right direction. 

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Cherokee County 

cherokeega.com (678) 493-6000 

County Population: 234,000 

County Seat: Canton 

Median Household Income: $68,723 Median Home Price: $198,000 

Square Miles: 421.67 Millage Rate: 5.825 

Municipalities: Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Waleska, 

and Woodstock 

Citygoers and nature lovers alike will enjoy living in Cherokee County. 

Atlanta is only about a 30-minute drive away, and the scenic route to the 

mountains in North Georgia only takes about an hour. The cities in Cherokee 

County have accessible shopping, quaint coffee shops, and beautiful parks. 

Some parts of Cherokee County provide the feeling of being in the country, 

while other parts offer a fast-paced city life. The county had the highest SAT 

scores in the state for 2012. 

Cherokee County has the lowest unemployment rate in the metro area, 

is among the top 5 school districts in the state, 40% of residents have 

post-secondary degrees, 26% of the population are millennials and it is 

projected to lead the metro area in the next 30 years in job growth. 

It is home to Chattahoochee Tech, Atlanta’s largest technical college; 

Lake Arrowhead, the South’s largest manmade lake; the Cherokee County 

Aquatic Center, with 48,000 square feet of indoor space and 18,000 square 

feet of outdoor space; and the new 370,000 square foot Outlet Shoppes in 

Woodstock. 

Ball Ground • cityofballground.com (770) 735-2123 • Pop.1,500 

Ball Ground is an expanding community north of Canton on I-575. The 

area is a must-see for rock hounds, as it is a prime mining center for 

precious and semiprecious minerals, many of which are on display in 

the village’s storefronts. The amount of available jobs within the city has 

been continually growing, and this is mostly due to the positive business 

climate in the region. Many housing options are available to new residents, 

including a variety of lot sizes. A new elementary school that can hold 

1,200 students opened in 2012. 

Canton • canton-georgia.com (770) 704-1520 • Pop. 23,000 

Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County, and it has experienced 

strong residential growth in the past few years. The Historical Downtown 

of Canton has many local shops with original items. In warm weather, local 

farmers bring their fresh home-grown fruits and vegetables to the square 

downtown. BridgeMill is one of the most popular neighborhoods, and it 

is so large that it is divided into two school districts. The neighborhood 

has a two-acre pool, a world-class golf course, and over 52 acres for 

family recreation. Canton is a great place to live for those who wish to be 

surrounded by tall trees and winding roads, while still only a short drive 

from Atlanta. 

Woodstock • woodstockga.gov (770) 926-8852 • Pop. 30,000 

Woodstock, in the southernmost part of Cherokee County closest to Atlanta, 

has become a popular choice for urbanites seeking a change of lifestyle 

pace. With most of the amenities that big-city living provides, residents of 

Woodstock enjoy having access to what they need without having the traffic 

and overpopulation that go along with living in a big city. The Woodstock 

City Park is a beautiful and well-kept attraction for people of all ages, 

and there are often concerts in the park. Downtown Woodstock, which 

surrounds the City Park, has grown exponentially in recent years. With new 

and stylish condominiums as well as unique shops and classy restaurants, 

downtown Woodstock has become a very popular place to live and a great 

attraction for Woodstock residents. 

Power 

Amicalola EMC 

(706) 253-5200 

amicalolaemc.com 

Cobb EMC 

(770) 429-2100 

cobbemc.com 

Georgia Power 

(888) 660-5890 

georgiapower.com 

Sawnee EMC 

(770) 887-2363 

sawnee.com 

Gas 

Atlanta Gas Light 

(877) 427-4321 

atlantagaslight.com 

Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 

Georgia Natural Gas 

(877) 850-6200 

onlygng.com 

SCANA Energy 

Natural Gas 

(877) 467-2262 

scanaenergy.com 

True Natural Gas 

(877) 746-4362 

truenaturalgas.com 

Recycling 

Recycling Center 

(770) 517-7650 

Cable 

Charter Communications 

(888) 438-2427 

charter.com 

Comcast 

(866) 942-1341 

comcast.com 

ETC Communications 

(800) 660-6826 

etcnow.com 

Water and Sewer 

Cherokee County Water 

and Sewage Authority 

(770) 479-1813 

ccwsa.com 

Telephone 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 

att.com 

live. life. local. 

#1Downtown in New Jobs Created 

#1Downtown in New Business 

#1Downtown in Private and Public Investment 

#1Downtown in New Housing 

Holly Springs • hollyspringsga.us • Pop. 9,000 

The City is 6.5 square miles and offers many sites for future development. 

Holly Springs was incorporated in 1906. The town was built around a train 

depot which has been updated and is now the Holly Springs Community 

Center. The median household income is $65,540, and the median home 

value is $186,357. The largest employer is Hydro-Chem. 

Waleska • cityofwaleska.com (770) 479-2912 • Pop. 644 

Waleska is home to the main campus of Reinhardt University, founded 

in 1883, and of Lake Arrowhead, where a popular resort community is 

located. Incorporated in 1889, Waleska got its name from the daughter 

of an Indian Chief in the area called Warluskee. The main industries of the 

past in Waleska were lumbering, grist mills, some mineral development, 

and tobacco manufacturing. Agriculture and the lumber industry still thrive 

in the area. The main “industry” in the town is Reinhardt College, and 

Waleska is often referred to as a university town. 

For information or to experience 

Downtown Woodstock for yourself, 

visit: downtownwoodstock.org or 

download the ʻVisit Woodstockʼ app 

on the App Store or Google Play. 

WOODSTOCK DOWNTOWN 

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 

Brian Stockton, AICP 

Director 

770-592-6056 

bstockton@woodstockga.gov 

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Clayton County 

claytoncountyga.gov (770) 477-3208 


County Seat: Jonesboro 



Municipalities: Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lake City, Lovejoy, Morrow, and Riverdale 

Jonesboro • jonesboroga.com (770) 478-3800 • Pop. 4,580 

Past and present are attractively blended in Jonesboro, with historic and 

recreational sites in abundance. Just 12 miles from Atlanta and the county seat 

of Clayton County, Jonesboro is an historical gem with all the amenities of a 

modern city. Easy access to Interstate 75 is a perk for those wishing to commute 

to Atlanta or visit the attractions of the city. Clayton County is where the famous 

movie Gone with the Wind was filmed, so there are numerous attractions 

for residents and visitors. Many recreational activities are in the area as well, 

including golf, fishing, and visual and performance arts. 

As a suburb just south of Atlanta, Clayton County provides relaxed living with 

plentiful amenities very close by. The county is one of the smallest in Georgia 

and one of the most densely populated. Public education, a four-year college, 

healthcare, and business opportunities are all within the limits of Clayton 

County. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is also in the county, 

so traveling is very accessible. 

Forest Park • forestparkga.org (404) 366-4720 • Pop.18,874 

The more populous Forest Park thrives on the economic engine of Hartsfield- 

Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its related businesses, as well as the 

activity of the Georgia State Farmers Market. Located only nine miles away 

from Atlanta, Forest Park has easy access to the city and all it has to offer. The 

1,465-acre Fort Gillem Military Reservation is in Forest Park. The city is a great 

center of commerce, growing rapidly since the 1950s. Forest Park is a great 

place for those wishing to be close to a large airport and major interstates as 

well as the city of Atlanta. 

Power 

Amicalola EMC 

(706) 253-5200 

amicalolaemc.com 

Cobb EMC 

(770) 429-2100 

cobbemc.com 

Georgia Power 

(888) 660-5890 


Sawnee EMC 

(770) 887-2363 

sawnee.com 

Gas 


(877) 427-4321 


Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 

Morrow • cityofmorrow.com (770) 961-4002 • Pop. 6,859 

Morrow is home to Spivey Hall, Clayton State University’s acclaimed performing 

arts center, and the Southlake Mall shopping complex. The city started as an acre 

of land in 1870, and that acre is still the center of the town. Morrow has grown 

from a trading stop to a thriving commercial town with appealing shopping 

venues, fine dining, and great entertainment centers. Many historical attractions 

are in Morrow, and the city has multiple annual events. The amenities of Atlanta 

are close by, as well as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 

Riverdale • riverdalega.gov (770) 909-5300 • Pop. 15,500 

The Clayton County Public School system serves the students of Riverdale. 

Located only 10 miles from Atlanta, Riverdale provides nice residential living 

close to the amenities of the large city. Only five miles from Hartsfield-Jackson 

Atlanta International Airport, residents of Riverdale have easy access to travel. 

Median household income in Riverdale is $37,100. The City of Riverdale’s South 

City Concert Series takes place at The Amphitheater at the Riverdale Town 

Center during the summer. 


(877) 746-4362 



Cherokee Co. Water & 

Sewage Authority 

(770) 479-1813 

ccwsa.com 

Cable 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 

uverseonline.att.net 

Charter 

Communications 

(888) 438-2427 

charter.com 

Telephone 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 

att.com 

Recycling 

Recycling Center 

(770) 517-7650 

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1. On Time Any Time 

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Cobb County 

cobbcounty.org (770) 528-1000 

Conveniently located about 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, Cobb County 

is a constantly growing suburb with much to offer. For families there are 

multiple parks and attractions, as well as Kennesaw Mountain. For students 

there are numerous public schools in the county school system, two state 

universities, and one technical college. The historical Marietta Square 

attracts history buffs and antique shoppers, in addition to people looking 

for an enjoyable afternoon of strolling around the square. Cobb County was 

one of the 24 counties created in 1832 from Cherokee Indian territory. 

It is named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator. Marietta, 

the county seat, is said to be named for his wife. In frontier days, the 

Chattahoochee River, which forms Cobb’s southeast boundary, served as a 

dividing line between Creek and Cherokee Indian territories. 

Acworth • acworth.org (770) 974-7626 • Pop. 21,000 

Acworth, located about 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, is 132 square miles. 

While it is close enough to Atlanta to experience professional sports and 

cultural events like a larger city, the small-town atmosphere of Acworth 

provides opportunities for families that offer fun and tranquility. Convenient 

to both Interstate 75 and Highway 41, area hotels are comfortable and are 

run by community members. Visitors, whether in the mood for down-home 

southern cooking, a quick sandwich, spicy Cajun cuisine, or parlor style ice 

cream, will find a wide range of choices. Acworth is surrounded by two 

beautiful lakes, Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, and 12 parks surround 

Acworth that are perfect for picnicking. Nestled along the banks of Lake 

Acworth is Cobblestone Golf Course, which was recently rated the #1 

public course in Georgia by Golf Digest. Shoppers will revel in the eclectic 

nature and friendly, welcoming staff of the shops in Acworth’s historical 

downtown district. If you are a history buff, you will certainly want to visit 

the many homes on the historical tour. The Dixie Highway, “the granddaddy 

of Interstate 75,” was the first interstate to reach into the South and is 

Acworth’s Main Street. By the time of its incorporation in 1840, Acworth 

prospered as a typical railroad town. Today, Acworth is designated as 

a Georgia Main Street City and is committed to preserving the historical 

significance of its downtown district buildings. 

Austell • austellga.gov (770) 944-4300 • Pop. 6,700 

Austell is experiencing rapid residential growth as newcomers discover its 

wealth of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a stable economic 

base. Austell covers 5.7 square miles. This welcoming small town provides a 

friendly atmosphere with commercial, industrial, and residential growth. The 

area has a great school system, unique shopping, easily accessible medical 

care, and convenient travel opportunities. The city of Austell has many 

family activities such as an annual Easter egg hunt, Halloween celebrations, 

and the festive lighting of the town Christmas tree. Strategically located 

in southwest Cobb County, Austell is 18 miles away from Atlanta, 10 miles 

from Marietta, and only minutes away from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta 

International Airport, making travel very convenient. Regional commercial 

and industrial complexes as well as cultural, recreational, and leisure 

activities are within easy driving distance for Austell residents. Vacations 

in North Georgia’s mountains or along Georgia’s coast and the Golden Isles 

are only a few hours away. 

Kennesaw • kennesaw-ga.gov (770) 424-8274 • Pop. 31,000 

In the 1830s, the railroad building craze hit Cobb County, and as more and 

more rail workers came to the county, Kennesaw grew up around that 

industry. Residents later founded the city in 1887. During the Civil War, 

Kennesaw served as the staging ground for the Great Locomotive Chase, an 

event now recounted at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive 

History. 

A city rich in history, Kennesaw has become a destination for businesses 

and families looking to relocate in the Atlanta metropolitan area. 

Extensive preserved Civil War battle sites allow one to step back in time 

to the turbulent days of battle juxtaposed to the vibrant, stable economy 

Courtesy of the Marietta Visitors Bureau 


County Seat: Marietta 


Square Miles: 340 Millage Rate: 7.72 

Municipalities: Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, 

and Smyrna 

that is Kennesaw today. Many attractions, shops, restaurants, parks, and 

businesses contribute to the vitality of the city. Kennesaw State University 

has become one of the premier public universities in Georgia and is now 

the state’s third largest university. The main strip in Kennesaw is Barrett 

Parkway, which offers Town Center Mall, a variety of restaurants, as well as 

multiple shopping centers and movie theaters. 

Marietta • mariettaga.gov (770) 794-5530 • Pop. 58,358 

Marietta, the county seat, is known for its historic districts and its famous 

town square complete with gazebo and fountain. Offering the charm of a 

small town with the amenities of big-city living keeps Marietta at the top 

of the list for sought out areas. The downtown square bustles throughout 

the day as visitors and residents take advantage of the many charming 

shops and restaurants. The adjacent Cobb government buildings ensure 

an ongoing steady stream of people in and out of the area on a daily 

basis. U.S. 41 is one of the main roads that run through Marietta. “The 

Big Chicken,” as residents refer to it, has become a landmark that is used 

to provide directions in the area. Incorporated on December 19, 1834, 

Marietta is the Cobb County seat of government. While the origin of the 

city’s name is somewhat a mystery, prevailing wisdom has it that the name 

remembers Mary Moore, the wife of U.S. Senator and Supreme Court Judge 

Thomas Willis Cobb. If this origin is correct, it seems apt, as Judge Cobb is 

the namesake of the county itself. When, in 1864, Union General William 

Tecumseh Sherman marched through Marietta, he spared the city before 

going to burn Atlanta. 

Powder Springs • cityofpowdersprings.org (770) 943-1666 • 

Pop. 14,000 

Powder Springs incorporated as Springville in 1838 on the lands of two 

Cherokee Indian chiefs, Chief Nose and Chief Ana Kanasta (Sweetwater). 

Prospectors had found gold in the state 10 years earlier, and so get-richquick 

hopefuls flocked to Springville to mine and pan more. Despite their 

efforts, the prospectors found little in the mines at Lost Mountain and off 

Brownsville Road. Sadly - and ironically - at about this same time, the U.S. 

government forced Cherokee Indians off their lands and marched them to 

Oklahoma on the “Trail of Tears.” 

In 1859, the city name changed to Powder Springs, a name derived from the 

seven springs in the city limits. The water in these springs contains some 26 

minerals that turn the surrounding sand black, like gunpowder – hence the 

name Gunpowder Springs. 

The city of Powder Springs boasts the ability to preserve the heritage of 

the past and provide a community where citizens actively participate in the 

decision making process. The development of an extensive citywide trail 

system called the Silver Comet Trail connects neighborhoods, parks, and 

public facilities and has made the community very desirable for active and 


environmentally conscious residents. Powder Springs has many parks and 

recreational areas for those who enjoy fun outdoor activities. Tramore 

Park offers four soccer fields and multiple smaller fields for children. Wild 

Horse Creek Park consists of 53 acres that can be used for tennis, softball 

and baseball, football, and soccer, as well as BMX biking. Close to Powder 

Springs is Sweetwater Creek Park, which provides picnicking, canoeing, 

hiking, and fishing. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is in the 

area, and the park has many historical treasures from the Civil War. 

Smyrna • smyrnacity.com (770) 434-6600 • Pop. 52,350 

Smyrna is known as the Jonquil City for the many blooms seen each spring. 

Once considered a sleepy bedroom suburb of Atlanta, Smyrna has fully 

come into its own with recognition for a successful rejuvenated downtown 

area. The Village Green provides a community atmosphere within close 

proximity to Atlanta featuring shopping, dining, a community center, and 

city hall all intertwined with residential spaces. This area is structured in 

a Williamsburg style, with a central fountain surrounded by a long brick 

road. The Smyrna Community Center offers residents multiple spaces for 

meetings, activities, and athletics. 

Vinings • viningsga.org • Pop. 10,000 

Just over the Chattahoochee River from the city of Atlanta, the small 

historic community of Vinings continues to attract those searching for 

unique shopping and dining experiences. With the affluent West Paces 

Ferry portion of Buckhead and the suburban community of Smyrna close 

by, the Vinings area offers a wide variety of residential opportunities and 

recreational activities. Vinings Jubilee is considered by residents to be the 

town center, maintaining an historic look and feel. The business climate 

is thriving, led by the headquarters of Home Depot that is located just 

outside of Vinings. The main east/west road that goes through the town is 

Paces Ferry Road. The area has always been and still is a very desirable area 

for Cobb County residents. 

Power 

Acworth Power 

(770) 917-8903 

acworth.org/powerdepartment 

Cobb EMC 

(770) 429-2100 

cobbemc.com 

Greystone Power Corp 

(770) 942-6576 

greystonepower.com 

Marietta Power 

(770) 794-5100 

mariettaga.gov/city/mpw 

Gas 


(877) 427-4321 


Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 


(877) 850-6200 

onlygng.com 

Infinite Energy Company 

(877) 342-5434 

infiniteenergy.com 

SCANA Energy 

Natural Gas 

(877) 467-2262 



(877) 746-4362 


Walton EMC Natural Gas 

(770) 267-2505 

waltonemcnaturalgas.com 


Cobb County 

Water System 

(770) 423-1000 

cobbwater.org 

Cable 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 


Courtesy of Marietta Welcome Center 

Charter 


(888) 438-2427 

charter.com 

Comcast 

(866) 942-1341 

comcast.com 

Telephone 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 


Recycling 

(678) 581-5488 

cobbcountyga.gov 

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DeKalb County 

co.dekalb.ga.us (404) 371-2000 


County Seat: Decatur 



Municipalities: Avondale Estates, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, 

Lithonia, Pine Lake, and Stone Mountain 

Located right on the edge of Atlanta, Dekalb County is a prime location 

for those wishing to live the city life without actually living downtown. A 

couple of renowned colleges are located in the county: Emory University 

and Agnes Scott College. Dekalb County is home to very prominent 

organizations and businesses, including the Centers for Disease Control 

and the American Cancer Society. Stone Mountain is located in the county, 

and it has the world’s largest piece of free-standing exposed granite as well 

as the world’s biggest relief sculpture. This county has many qualities that 

make it a unique and exciting place to live. 

Avondale Estates • avondaleestates.org (404) 294-5400 • Pop. 2,771 

The neighborhood of Avondale Estates was established in 1924 and is 1.2 

square miles. Named after England’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s 

birthplace, Avondale Estates has an old British atmosphere. The downtown 

area also offers dining opportunities including pizzerias and Mexican 

cuisine. The Rail Arts area of Avondale Estates contains art galleries and 

studios and hosts an arts and music festival each autumn. A beautiful 

natural attraction is Lake Avondale, where residents and visitors can enjoy 

outdoor recreational activities. 

Brookhaven • Brookhavenga.gov (404) 637-0500 • Pop. 49,000 

Georgia’s newest city was incorporated December 17th, 2012, and it became 

a city entirely inside the perimeter and the largest city in Dekalb County. It 

is 2.12 square miles, with 271 acres of parks. The median household income 

is $56,231. Brookhaven’s borders are Sandy Springs to the west, Chamblee 

to the east; Dunwoody to the north; and Interstate 85 to the south. The 

city has its own police, zoning, and maintenance separate from the county. 

Points of interest include Capital City Country Club, Brookhaven MARTA 

Station, Oglethorpe University, Georgia State University’s Brookhaven 

satellite campus for the Robinson College of Business MBA program, and 

Murphey Candler Park. The Dekalb County School System operates the 

public schools serving Brookhaven. Neighborhoods and districts include 

Town Brookhaven, Brookhaven Village, Lynwood Park, Peachtree Road, 

North Brookhaven, Buford Highway, and Lenox Park. The large retail centers 

in Brookhaven include the Town Brookhaven, Northeast Plaza, and a stripmall 

style shopping center on Buford Highway focused on discount and 

Hispanic-oriented stores. 

Candler-McAfee • Pop. 23,000 

Candler-McAfee, covering seven square miles, is beautiful area inhabited 

with multiple parks. The parks in the region include Misty Waters Park, 

Alexander Park, Glendale Park, Mark Trail Park, Glenwood Hills Park, and 

Starmount-McAfee Park. Shopping is plentiful in Candler-McAfee, and the 

two major shopping centers are the Candler Plaza Shopping Center and the 

Eastgate Shopping Center. Candler-McAfee is convenient to Atlanta and 

offers many recreational activities and shopping opportunities. 

Chamblee • chambleega.com (770) 986-5010 • Pop. 23,000 

The City of Chamblee is 2,009 acres, or 3.18 square miles. For 2007 to 

2011, the median household income was $54,819. Of people over the age 

of 25, 72.8% have a high school degree or higher, and 40.6% of the same 

age bracket have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The city of Chamblee is 

home to six parks. The Chamblee MARTA station provides a direct route 

to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 

Busy Dekalb Peachtree Airport is classified as a “general aviation reliever 

airport” for the Atlanta metropolitan area. It encompasses approximately 

700 acres of land in the northern part of Dekalb County, the majority of 

which is within the Chamblee city limits. The Chamblee area has grown 

and is one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the Southeast. Chamblee 

Photo Courtesy of Georgia Department of Economic Development 

is rich in culture and has an international atmosphere. The International 

Village is considered one of the most diverse areas in the country, with 

residents of over 30 nationalities and businesses that introduce visitors 

to different cultures. The central business district in Chamblee hosts the 

nationally known Antique Row, and this section of town strives to retain the 

history of the city while incorporating modern developments. 

Clarkston • cityofclarkston.com (404) 296-6489 • Pop. 7,733 

Clarkston is a small town that retains its southern appeal while having the 

amenities of Atlanta close by. Milam Park is a beautiful 7.6-acre park in the 

area that has a modern playground, tennis courts, pavilions for picnics, a 

softball field, and a multiuse field. Clarkston Dog Park provides a great place 

for pet owners to let their dogs play. Friendship Forest has approximately 16 

acres of streams, trees, fields, and stands. Many wildlife attractions are in 

the area, such as butterflies, birds, vegetation, and small mammals. 

Decatur • decaturga.com (404) 370-4100 • Pop. 20,000 

The city of Decatur is the heart of the county and has the warmth, charm 

and accessibility of the best small towns. With exceptional services and 

amenities and its close proximity to Emory University and the Centers 

for Disease Control, Decatur is one of the most desirable places to live in 

Dekalb County and the metro Atlanta area. Decatur’s historic town square, 

anchored by the old courthouse that is now home to the county’s historical 

society and arts council, is ringed with galleries, cafes, and boutiques. With 

its own MARTA station in the middle of the square complex, Decatur is easily 

accessible and pedestrian friendly. 

Doraville • doravillega.us (770) 451-8745 • Pop. 8,500 

Doraville has been growing since 1871, and the city is now very industrially 

advanced. Located about 10 miles from Atlanta, Doraville links the city of 

Atlanta to the surrounding suburbs. Transportation by four major interstates 

that go through the city is easily accessible, and the business climate 

is thriving. Two airports, the Dekalb Peachtree Airport and Hartsfield- 

Jackson Atlanta International Airport, are within 30 minutes of Doraville. 

The Doraville MARTA station provides convenient public transportation. 

The people of the community are very culturally diverse and economically 

driven. 

Druid Hills • druidhills.org • Pop. 15,000 

Historic mansions that date back to the 19th century reside in the beautiful 

planned community of Druid Hills. Asa Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola, 

helped to develop the community that was originally formed by Joel Hurt. 

The main campus of Emory University, one of the world’s top research 

institutions, is in Druid Hills. In 1975 the parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue 

were listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and those parks 

along with the rest of the development are now known as the Druid Hills 

Historic District. Four National Register Districts are located in the Druid Hills 

community: Druid Hills, Emory Grove, Cameron Court, and University Park- 

Emory Highlands-Emory Estates. 

Dunwoody • dunwoodyga.gov • Pop. 48,000 

Officially incorporated in 2008, Dunwoody is the 17th largest city in Georgia. 


Dunwoody has a total area of 13.7 square miles, 80 percent of which is 

residential homes, and 100,000 people commute daily to Dunwoody to 

work in Perimeter Center. Dunwoody Village is the historic heart of the 

community. As late as the 1970s, Dunwoody was mostly farm land. The 

area where Perimeter Mall is today was a pasture filled with farm animals. 

Perimeter Mall is Georgia’s second largest shopping mall with 18 million 

visitors per year. Dunwoody schools are among the best in the state. 

Median income for a family is $106,777. 

Panthersville • Pop. 9,800 

Panthersville is a shopping mecca that offers many opportunities for 

residents and visitors. The Gallery at South Dekalb is a regional shopping 

center that offers department stores such as Macy’s. Rainbow Village 

Shopping Center and Sunshine Shopping Center are two other shopping 

centers in the area that provide unique and convenient shopping. A nice 

natural attraction in the area is Exchange Park, where people can participate 

in recreational activities and enjoy the scenery. 

Stone Mountain • stonemountaincity.gov (770) 498-8984 • 

Pop. 5,802 

The town is named for Stone Mountain, the largest exposed granite dome 

in North America. Stone Mountain harbors plant and animal life found 

no other place in the world. It is also the site of a famous giant carving 

commemorating the military leaders of the Confederacy, as well as a state 

park and museum, including a steam railroad. The city of Stone Mountain 

is also home to the ART Station Contemporary Arts Center and Theatre 

Company as well as the Stone Mountain Arts Incubator Program. Median 

household income is $50,100. The city has a total area of 1.6 square miles. 

Tucker • tuckerga.com (770) 938-1356 • Pop. 28,000 

Only 14 miles from Atlanta, Tucker offers family-friendly living with the 

amenities of a major city close by. At the center of the community is Main 

Street, where local restaurants and shops provide entertainment original 

to the area. Tucker Day Festival takes place on Main Street every year, and 

people from all over enjoy live music, arts, crafts, food, and a lively parade. 

Many beautiful parks decorate the area and allow for recreational activities 

that the whole family can enjoy. Transportation to and from Atlanta is easy 

via MARTA and major interstates. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International 

Airport and Dekalb Peachtree Airport are both within a very short distance 

of Tucker, making travel very accessible. 

Power 

Georgia Power 

(888) 660-5890 


Snapping Shoals EMC 

(770) 786-3484 

ssemc.com 

Walton EMC 

(770) 267-2505 

waltonemc.com 

Gas 


(877) 427-4321 


Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 


(877) 850-6200 

onlygng.com 


(877) 342-5434 



(877) 746-4362 



(770) 267-2505 



Dekalb County Water and 

Sewer 

(404) 378-4475 

dekalbwatershed.com 

Recycling 

DeKalb County 

(404) 294-2900 

co.dekalb.ga.us 

City of Decatur 

(404)377-5571 

Dream Sanitation 

(800) 835-0212 

Telephone 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 

att.com 

Cable 

Comcast 

(866) 942-1341 

comcast.com 

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Douglas County 

co.douglas.ga.us (770) 535-8288 


County Seat: Douglasville 



Municipalities: Douglasville, Lithia Springs and Villa Rica 

Nicely situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Piedmont and bordered 

by the Chattahoochee River, Douglas County is a very enjoyable and scenic 

place to live. The county is about 20 miles outside of Atlanta, so all of the 

amenities in the city are easily accessible. Some of the nature attractions 

in the county include Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, Dog 

River Reservoir, and Clinton Nature Preserve. Douglas County is a very 

attractive place to live for those who love being in nature while still close to a 

large city. 

Douglasville • douglasville.com • Pop. 31,269 

Douglasville is a unique blend of small-town charm coupled with metropolitan 

amenities. The central business district is listed on the National Register of 

Historic Places as an historic district. The town of Douglasville was established by 

the Georgia General Assembly on February 25, 1875. The city of Douglasville is 20 

miles from downtown Atlanta and just 10 minutes west of Six Flags Over Georgia. 

The Douglas County Cultural Arts Center holds art shows as well as special events 

throughout the year and hosts events for schools across the county. Median 

household income is $48,000. The city is 21.5 square miles. 

Fayette County 

fayettecountyga.gov (770) 460-5730 

County Population: 107524 

County Seat: Fayetteville 



Municipalities: Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, and Woolsey 

Once named one of the best places to live in the U.S., Fayette County prides 

itself in its unique communities and historic landmarks. Peachtree City is an 

intricately planned municipality in the county with over 90 miles of pathways 

for pedestrians and golf carts that connect every part of the city. The Fayette 

County Historical Society displays historical collections pertaining to the Civil 

War as well as local genealogical records. Many major highways run through 

the county that provide easily accessible commuter routes. Fayette County has 

individual character that makes it a noteworthy place to live. 

Brooks • brooksga.com (770) 460-5730 • Pop. 528 

The southernmost community in Fayette County, Brooks is located near a former 

Creek Nation village and trading post. The median income for a household in the 

town is $65,000, and the median income for a family is $70,625. Brooks’ education 

falls under the Fayette County Board of Education. The only public school in Brooks 

is Brooks Elementary. Middle school students attend Whitewater Middle, and high 

school students attend Whitewater High in Fayetteville, both of which are of recent 

construction. 

Power 

Georgia Power 

(888) 660-5890 


Greystone Power Corp. 

(770) 942-6576 


Gas 


(877) 427-4321 


Austell Natural Gas 

System 

(770) 948-1841 

austellgas.com 

Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 

SCANA Energy 

Natural Gas 

(877) 467-2262 



(877) 746-4362 



Douglasville-Douglas Co. 

Water & Sewer Authority 

(770) 949-7617 

ddcwsa.com 

Cable 

Comcast 

(866) 942-1341 

comcast.com 

Telephone 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 


Recycling 

(770) 920-3133 

celebratedouglascounty.com 

Villa Rica • villarica.org (770) 459-7000 • Pop. 16,000 

Villa Rica is located only 35 miles from the city of Atlanta. The city has a 

total area of 12.7 square miles. Two famous people call Villa Rica home: Asa 

Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the gospel music 

founder. The first gold strike in Georgia took place in Villa Rica, and the Pine 

Mountain Gold Museum allows visitors to walk along the same trails where 

the miners walked, pan for gold, and see the museum. Historic Downtown 

Villa Rica is filled with authentic architecture as well as unique shops and 

restaurants. Median household income is $47,400. The population was 

4,134 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the population had jumped 

to 13,956. 

Power 

Cowetta-Fayette EMC 

(770) 502-0226 

utility.org 

Georgia Power 

(888) 660-5890 


Gas 


(877) 427-4321 


Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 

SCANA Energy 

Natural Gas 

(877) 467-2262 



(877) 746-4362 



Fayette Co. Water System 

(770) 461-1146 

fayettecountyga.gov 

City of Fayetteville Water 

Department 

(770) 460-4237 

fayetteville-ga.gov 

Peachtree City Water & 

Sewerage Authority 

(770) 487-7993 

Cable 

Comcast 

(866) 942-1341 

comcast.com 

Telephone 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 


Recycling 

fayettecountyga.gov 

Peachtree City • ptcgovernment.org (770) 487-7657 • Pop. 35,000 

In 1959 Peachtree City was chartered, and the ideas of some real estate developers to 

make a planned community started to become a reality. The developers envisioned 

villages in Peachtree City that would each have its own schools, parks, shopping centers, 

and more. The current villages in Peachtree City are Aberdeen, Braelinn, Glenloch, 

Kedron, and Wilksmoor. The city is best known for its 90 miles of multiuse paths for 

golf carts, cyclists, and pedestrians. The residents of Peachtree City can easily access the 

amenities of their village, and people driving by will almost always see golf carts traveling 

alongside the roads. Peachtree City has been referred to as one of the best places to live 

in the nation, and the master planned community has won awards for its unique design. 

Tyrone • tyrone.org 

(770) 487-4038 • Pop. 7000 

Fayetteville • fayetteville-ga.gov (770) 461-6029 • Pop. 16,200 

The town of Tyrone originally belonged 

Fayetteville is proud of its picture-book courthouse, built in 1825 and the oldest in 

to the Creek Indians before being settled 

the state. The courthouse boasts what is said to be the “world’s largest courthouse 

by Irish farmers in the late 1800s. Some 

homes built by those first Irish settlers 

bench,” located alongside the walkway to the building. Fayetteville is the county 

seat of Fayette County and strives to provide a quality atmosphere for its residents. 

are still occupied by their descendants. 

Located close to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 

The name comes from County Tyrone 

Fayetteville is ideal for home buyers seeking to live in a residential community that 

in Ireland. The town has a total area of 

allows easy access to a major city and excellent transportation. The area provides an 

12.8 square miles. Tyrone is located only 

historic atmosphere, along with many community events, excellent neighborhoods, 

25 miles from Atlanta. The proximity to 

and high-quality schools. Fayetteville has been referred to as one of the top 10 

Atlanta makes it convenient for residents 

suburbs to retire and one of the top 20 places for a “budding technology economy.” 

to access the many amenities that the 

Fayetteville is also home to Pinewood Atlanta Studios, one of the top 5 production 

large city has to offer. Estimated median 

studios consisting of 11 movie soundstages on 700 acres. 

household income is $76,000. 

Courtesy of Visit Peachtree City 


Forsyth County 

forsythco.com (770) 781-2101 

County Population:187,928 

County Seat: Cumming 



Municipalities: Cumming 

Located in a prime area in metro Atlanta, Forsyth County is a very fast growing 

region that mainly appeals to people who commute to Atlanta. Forsyth County 

is considered a very wealthy county with a high average household income. 

For leisure, the county offers Lake Lanier and multiple parks. Many schools and 

recreational activities make the county a nice place to raise a family. 

Cumming • cityofcumming.net (770) 781-2010 • Pop. 5,532 

Cumming is rich in Native American lore, and most of its eastern border lies on the 

shores of Lake Lanier, which offers a habitat to the endangered Southern bald eagle 

and peregrine falcon. Estimated median household income in 2011 was $34,572. 

Cumming encompasses 5.89 square miles. Booming residential development has 

been accommodated without harming its many natural resources and attractions. 

The Cumming Fairgrounds provide many events for Cumming’s residents, including 

the annual county fair, the IPRA World Championship Rodeo, a weekly farmer’s 

market, an Indian festival, an annual steam and gas engine expo, yard sales, and a 

July 4th celebration. The Cumming Fairgrounds also host events such as Relay for 

Life, Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show, business picnics, Laps for Life, and 

the Taste of Forsyth. 

Power 

Georgia Power 

(888) 660-5890 


Sawnee EMC 

(770) 887-2363 

sawnee.com 

Gas 


(877) 427-4321 


Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 


(877) 746-4362 



Cobb County 

Water System 

(770) 781-2010 

cummingutilities.com 

Forsyth Co. Water & Sewer 

(770) 781-2160 

forsythco.com 

Cable 

AT&T 

(888) 695-3398 


Comcast 

(866) 942-1341 

comcast.com 

Telephone 

AT&T 

(877) 736-0890 

Leaders and achievers are attracted to 

Johns Creek’s atmosphere of success and 

community spirit. Successful companies from 

international technology leaders to innovative 

startups are attracted to the community’s 

pioneering approach. 

• Nationally-ranked 

schools 

• Premier municipal 

services 

• Over 300 acres 

of parks and recreation 

with more on the way 

• SafeWise’s #2 

Safest City in 

GA 2016 

• Niche.com’s #4 

Best Suburb to Live 

in GA 2016 

• Golf, tennis, and 

swim communities 

• Annual arts and 

cultural events that draw thousands 

• Home of outstanding golf clubs such as 

the Atlanta Athletic Club and many others 

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Lou Wieland interviews local community 

leaders and experts about living in Atlanta. 

Some people aren’t satisfied with 

standard fare. They want more and are 

willing to work for it. Johns Creek is 

the exception to the everyday. 

www.JohnsCreekGA.gov 


Fulton County 

fultoncountyga.gov (404) 730-4000 

Strategically located at the heart of metro Atlanta, Fulton County is the 

state’s largest county and its most popular and populous. The city of 

Atlanta, the county seat and state capital, has undergone unprecedented 

growth for the last quarter century, contributing to its rise as the economic, 

legal, and communications center of Georgia and the Southeast. Living in 

Fulton County offers the best of arts and culture, sports and entertainment, 

shopping and dining. 

Fulton County, created from Dekalb County in 1853, spread out in its 

strange, elongated shape by absorbing the cities of Milton (to the north) 

and Campbell (to the south) during the Great Depression. It is named for 

Robert Fulton, inventor of the steam-driven boat. Atlanta had flourished as 

the terminal point on an early railroad; fittingly, residents initially called the 

city Terminus. Later, residents changed the city’s name to Marthasville as a 

compliment to Governor Wilson Lumpkin’s daughter. 

North Fulton County provides high-quality living experiences with a more 

suburban feel, with a wide range of single and multifamily residence 

options. Recreation choices are abundant, with hundreds of acres of parks 

and green space. The area maintains world-class golf courses and tennis 

facilities. 

Alpharetta • alpharetta.ga.us (678) 297-6000 • Pop. 62,000 

Alpharetta is a city in north Fulton County and is considered one of the more 

affluent communities in the Atlanta area. According to the 2012 census, 

Alpharetta covers an area of 23 square miles. The city was recognized by 

Forbes Magazine as the 2009 best city to relocate to and one of the 2013 

top 10 friendliest towns. Its historic town square features antique, gift, and 

flower shops as well as numerous restaurants. Alpharetta’s North Point 

Mall has over 1.3 million square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment 

experiences. The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre offers residents of 

Alpharetta and its surrounding communities entertainment of all sorts. The 

amphitheatre has been awarded best new major concert venue and the 

best major outdoor concert venue. The new Avalon development is an 86- 

acre development with more than 500,000 square feet of retail, a 12-screen 

all premium theater, a full-service hotel coming Class A office, single-family 

residences and luxury rental homes. 

College Park • collegeparkga.com (404) 767-1537 • Pop.20,000 

College Park is known as one of the “sister suburbs” along with East Point 

and is approximately 9 square miles. The area has been referred to as “one 

of the best places to call home” and has one of the largest urban historic 

districts in Georgia. Many colleges and universities are in the area, as well 

as the largest independent school in the nation: Woodward Academy. The 

city’s proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport makes it 

popular with those connected to the expanding aviation complex, as well as 

with Atlanta commuters who prefer a small hometown feel with easy access 

to big-city amenities. Originally known as Manchester and incorporated in 

1895, College Park is also home to Cox College and more than 850 properties 

listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town’s avenues and 

streets take their names from Ivy League colleges and influential College 

Park residents. Notable onetime College Park residents include rapper 

Ludacris, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton, and Atlanta 

Hawks’ ballplayer Josh Smith. 


County Seat: Atlanta 



Municipalities: Alpharetta, Atlanta, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville 

Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs 

and Union City 

Office headquarters is in East Point. East Point has the only velodrome in 

the world that has a green space and a creek running through the infield. 

Football players Reggie Rutland and Jonas Jennings have also called East 

Point home. 

Fairburn • fairburn.com (770) 964-2244 • Pop. 14,000 

Fairburn’s slogan, “History Lives Here,” is evident in the historic downtown 

area. With many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, 

Fairburn has a rich culture enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. 

Fairburn covers 7.3 square miles. The downtown Commercial District, 

which has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 

various commercial buildings and two historic train depots. The center 

of the community provides original shopping, entertainment, and dining 

surrounded by housing and business opportunities. Fairburn continues to 

grow exponentially while retaining its small-town atmosphere. The annual 

Fairburn Festival, the Georgia Renaissance Festival, and the Southside 

Theatre attract many residents and visitors to Fairburn. This county offers 

both the benefits of being in the country and a fast-paced city life. 

Hapeville • hapeville.org 404-669-2120 • Pop. 6,500 

Hapeville is located six miles south of Atlanta and is adjacent to Hartsfield- 

Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It is headquarters for Delta Airlines 

and Korean Air Cargo, and Porsche will locate its $100-million U.S. 

headquarters there in 2014. The city is also home to the original Chickfil-A 

Dwarf House and many hotels serving business travelers. Hapeville 

offers many attractions, including the new Academy Theatre. Residential 

neighborhoods feature a wide variety of homes, from bungalows to Chicagostyle 

townhouses to lofts and condominiums. Business will benefit from 

their commercial Opportunity Zone offering the maximum tax advantages 

allowable by the state. The city government is focused on planning and has 

experienced significant revitalization. 

Hapeville is a designated Main Street City and has an historic downtown 

including a Historical Society Depot Museum, the Historic Christ Church and 

Carriage House, the Hoyt Smith Conference Center, and many downtown 

storefronts. The city features a downtown park and a unique public arts 

program, including murals and a flurry of painted butterflies. Hapeville’s 

Development Authority develops and promotes trade, commerce, industry, 

and employment opportunities. 

Johns Creek • johnscreekga.gov (678) 512-3200 • Pop. 82,000 

Johns Creek occupies 32.5 square miles and employs 200 people. Sixtyfour 

percent of the adults have a college degree or better, and the median 

household income in Johns Creek exceeds $150,000. It is the tenth largest 

city in Georgia. The city was originally a “sacred place” for tribal meetings 

between the rival Cherokee and Creek tribes. State-of-the-art public 

schools are located in Johns Creek, and some of them have won awards 

such as the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence that was awarded 

to Chattahoochee High School. The Ciba Vision world headquarters, State 

Farm Insurance regional headquarters, and Macy’s Technology Systems 

and Saia, Inc. national headquarters are all located in Johns Creek. The 

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center offers 46 acres of Georgia 

woodlands in addition to the beautiful three city parks in the area. Johns 

Creek is bordered by the Chattahoochee River, which provides recreational 

opportunities such as canoeing, kayaking, and trout fishing. The Johns Creek 

Symphony Orchestra is a major cultural attraction, as well as the Johns 

Creek Arts Center. 

East Point • eastpointcity.org (404) 765-1014 • Pop. 35,000 

East Point is known as one of the “sister suburbs” along with College Park. 

East Point is approximately 13.8 square miles. The city has experienced a 

great revival in the past few years and is now populated with new residences 

and businesses. Many homes from World War II have been refurbished, and 

they provide an historic atmosphere for the area. Camp Creek Marketplace 

Milton • cityofmiltonga.us (678) 242-2500 • Pop. 35,000 

was recently built on the western side of the city, and it offers great shopping 

The city of Milton became incorporated in 2006 and adopted Fulton County 

opportunities. The Fulton County School System has its headquarters 

ordinances. The city covers over 23,000 acres. The city’s vision statement is 

in East Point, and the school system operates all of the public schools in 

to maintain a distinctive community embracing small-town life and heritage 

the area. Chartered in 1890, East Point grew rapidly in its early years, its 

while preserving and enhancing a rural character. The average household 

proximity to the railroad and industry buoying its development. Today, the 

area continues to grow. The Federal Bureau of Prisons Southeast Region 


income is $99,412. Milton’s residents are served by the Fulton County 

School System. Milton was recently recognized as having the highest quality 

of life in the state of Georgia and ninth-highest quality of life in the southern 

United States by the Atlanta Business Journal. The city was named after 

Revolutionary War hero John Milton. 

Mountain Park • mountainpark-ga.gov (770) 993-4231 • Pop. 576 

Mountain Park is an official wildlife refuge, which means that all wildlife, 

including birds, reptiles, and animals, in the area are protected. Mountain 

Park is less than one mile in total square footage. Despite its small footprint, 

it has a wealth of history and is home to Indian Spring, a spring Cherokee 

Indians believed had medicinal, life-sustaining value. Braves would leave 

their homes in the hills and travel miles to retrieve Indian Spring water for 

an ailing Cherokee chieftain. Local lore holds that those who find their way 

into Mountain Park and the area of Indian Spring are drawn by the powers 

of the healing waters. Interestingly as well, until the 1960s, Indian Spring was 

the only source of water for many residents. For more than 25 years before 

incorporation in July 1927, Mountain Park largely revolved around life in the 

summer cottages of Atlanta’s elite. 

Palmetto • citypalmetto.com (770) 463-3377 • Pop. 4,400 

Palmetto was established in 1833 as Johnson’s Store and has an area of 5.3 

square miles. Palmetto got its current name from a company of soldiers from 

South Carolina that were passing through on their way to the Mexican War. 

These soldiers were reminded of their state, known as the “Palmetto State.” 

Located only 25 miles from Atlanta, Palmetto is a very appealing place for 

residents who want to enjoy suburban living while having easy access to a large 

city. With an elevation of 1050 feet, Palmetto was actually built on the highest 

point above sea level from Atlanta to New Orleans. The area is booming with 

business opportunities, especially for entrepreneurs. Two of the parks in the 

area are Wayside Park, located on Main Street, and Veterans Park, located on 

Park Street. These parks provide relaxing areas for recreation or leisure. 

Roswell • roswellgov.com (770) 641-3727 • Pop. 94,000 

Incorporated on February 16, 1854, Roswell is 39 square miles. One of the 

original settlers of the area, Roswell King, traveled from the Georgia coast 

with the hopes of investing in mining. After discovering that this area lay near 

the Chattahoochee River, King decided instead to build a major textile mill 

powered by the water. The Roswell Manufacturing Co. and the Roswell Mill 

played key roles in the development of the town during its earlier history. 

Roswell maintains a number of historic homes, notably Bulloch Hall, the 

childhood home of President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother, Martha “Mittie” 

Bulloch. Also of interest are the Archibald Smith Plantation, the preserved 

home of one of Roswell’s founding families, and Barrington Hall, the home 

of Barrington King, Roswell King’s son. For visitors who’d rather spend time 

outdoors, the Chattahoochee Nature Center encompasses 127 acres and 

offers four nature trails that wind through wetlands and woodlands. The 

city has received many accolades such as sixth best place to retire, 18th 

safest place in the nation, safest city in Georgia, top 20 cities in the U.S. 

with a population under 100,000, and the best place to live in Atlanta. 

Sixty percent of adults have a college degree or professional degree. The 

city has a AAA bond rating. Average household income is approximately 

$125,000. Historic Roswell, founded in 1839, embodies the grace and spirit 

of the quintessential southern town. Roswell features a downtown district 

of restored landmark buildings that house antique and gift shops, an awardwinning 

parks system, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 

and the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, which is home to the Atlanta Wind 

Symphony and the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. 

Sandy Springs • sandyspringsga.org (770) 730-5600 • Pop. 100,000 

Located just north of Atlanta, Sandy Springs has grown to become an urban 

center and home to citizens from around the nation and the world. Downtown 

Sandy Springs is a nontraditional area that surrounds the nine-story Northside 

Tower. The downtown area is where the actual sandy springs that inspired the 

name of the city are located. The western district of Sandy Springs is Riverside, 

an affluent area that contains mansions on beautiful rolling hills. Perimeter 

Center is the business district of Sandy Springs surrounding Perimeter Mall. 

Northside Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 

are all located in Perimeter Center. The Dunwoody Panhandle is another 

affluent area of Sandy Springs, located between the Chattahoochee River and 

Dunwoody. Many Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Sandy 

Springs, including First Data, Newell Rubbermaid, and the United Parcel Service. 

Four Fortune 1000 companies are also based in the city: GenOnev, Wendy’s/ 

Arby’s Group, Spectrum Brands, and Global Payments, Inc. 

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Union City • unioncityga.org (770) 964-2288 • Pop.20,501 

Union City incorporated on August 17, 1908. Prior to the city’s incorporation, 

the Farmer’s Union opened its national headquarters in the area, and the 

city takes its name in honor of those farmers. Union City is 8.5 square miles 

and provides a quality lifestyle with a wide variety of housing styles, excellent 

educational facilities, accessible transportation systems, a variety of parks and 

recreational programs, and numerous retail centers, all just minutes away from 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and downtown Atlanta. The 

quiet town has many expanding business districts that make it a great place for 

new residents. 

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Gwinnett County 

gwinnettcounty.com (770) 822-8000 


County Seat: Lawrenceville 



Municipalities: Auburn, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, 

Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Rest 

Haven, Snellville, Sugar Hill and Suwanee 

Gwinnett County population is up 11 % since 2010 at 895,000. As a part of 

metro Atlanta, Gwinnett County provides suburban living close to the city. 

This area is one of the fastest growing regions in Georgia. The county offers 

quality shopping, fine dining, and many beautiful parks. Sports entertainment 

is frequent in Gwinnett County as the minor-league affiliate of the MLB Atlanta 

Braves play home games in the county.Gwinnett County is the future home of 

Atlanta Media Campus & Studios, a 5-million-square-foot complex that will 

feature six soundstages, classrooms, offices, and multifamily housing. Gwinnett 

County is ideal for those wanting to be surrounded by the conveniences of city 

life without being overwhelmed by living in downtown Atlanta. 

Auburn • cityofauburn-ga.org (770) 963-4002 • Pop. 7,000 

Auburn is a relatively small community that strives to focus on the individual 

residents while it expands progressively. The city has a good school system, 

medical offices, a veterinary office, multiple active service organizations, a 

public library system, a museum, and excellent police and fire departments. 

James Shackelford Memorial Park is a beautiful recreation area with the 

Appalachee River and Sandy Creek running alongside it. The park offers a 

camping area, walking trails, and several pavilions. The J.D. Withers building 

provides a nice space for small events. 

Berkely Lake • berkeley-lake.com (770) 368-9484 • Pop. 1,707 

Developed in the late 1940s, Berkeley Lake’s 700-acre lake properties were 

primarily used as summer retreats. As permanent residents moved in, 

area leaders sought to protect and control development, and the city was 

incorporated in 1956. Strict ordinances and zoning have kept the integrity 

and intent of the area intact. 

Braselton • braselton.net (706) 654-3915 • Pop. 7,900 

The world-class Chateau Elan Winery and Resort is a major attraction in 

Braselton. Over half a million visitors flock to the winery each year and 

enjoy the Chateau Elan golf and residential community. Easy access to I-85 

makes the area a great attraction for employment, and it also provides 

residents with many entertainment opportunities. Some of the corporate 

businesses in the region are PetCo, Tractor Supply, SafeLite, Whole 

Foods, Home Depot, Dayton Superior, and Haverty Furniture’s Southeast 

Distribution Center. 

Buford • cityofbuford.com (770) 945-6761 • Pop. 1,3000 

Originally a railway depot between Atlanta and Charlotte, the present-day 

city of Buford represents far more than just a rail stop. The Buford Dam 

not only powers the state, but also provides a great source of recreation 

with Lake Lanier Islands. The friendliness of this small town welcomes new 

residents and weekend visitors perusing the many shops, restaurants, and 

galleries along Main Street Buford. The Mall of Georgia in Buford is the 

largest enclosed shopping mall in Georgia and attracts visitors from all 

over the state and Southeast. Recreational opportunities are abundant 

in the area, and they include swimming, skiing, camping, boating, fishing, 

and hiking. More than 10 universities are within a 50-mile radius, and an 

independent city school system controls elementary, middle, and high 

schools. 

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Duluth • duluthga.net (770)-476-3434 Population 28,000 

A culturally diverse and vibrant community, Duluth is a place where families 

and businesses can thrive. Now the third largest city in Gwinnett County, it 

offers everything to truly capture the spirit of good living. With sidewalks and 

bikeways that connect all areas of the city, celebrations such as the Barefoot 

in the Park Fine Arts Festival, Duluth Fall Festival, concerts, dining delights, 

and multiple entertainment and shopping venues, Duluth is a prosperous 

community with small-town sensibilities. Designated a Tree City USA, Duluth’s 

residents and leaders work constantly to develop and preserve the area’s 

green spaces and expand its many parks. With easy access to Atlanta, Duluth 

offers the best of big-city amenities and small-town ambiance. It was named a 

Top 10 City for Best American Values by NewsMax magazine. 

Grayson • cityofgrayson.org (770) 963-8017 • Pop. 2,700 

A growing area of the county, the city of Grayson has numerous city parks 

and an annual Grayson Day festival. This city is living up to its slogan-”A Great 

Place to Live!” Tribble Mill Park provides Grayson residents with 700 acres of 

recreation, including two lakes, trails, biking, fishing, and horseback riding. The 

Grayson Arts and History Center preserves the history of the city, showcases 

local artists’ work, and holds many cultural events throughout the year. 

Lawrenceville • lawrencevillega.org (770) 963-2414 • Pop. 29,000 

The city’s vision statement reads: Home to leading edge education, health 

care, and government, where history and strong neighborhoods meet. 

Lawrenceville’s estimated median household income in 2011 was $42,064. 

The city has a total area of 13.1 square miles. The second oldest city in the 

Atlanta area, Lawrenceville leads the area in innovation and growth. As the 

county seat, the city also has a vibrant and charming historic downtown 

that hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year. Shopping, 

arts, and concerts are part of the everyday fabric of this community. The 

city’s original town square has remained the center of downtown. Several 

nearby springs make the downtown area a great attraction. 

Lilburn • cityoflilburn.com (770) 921-2210 • Pop. 13,500 

For Atlantans, Lilburn may best be recognized as the city “just over the 

Gwinnett County line.” To those who live here, Lilburn is a quaint and friendly 

“small-town” city with a multicultural flair. It is home to a 32,000-squarefoot 

Hindu temple built in 2007. The main route of transportation in the 

area is Highway 29, and the railroad also travels through the Old Town area 

of the city. A greenway was recently built in the heart of town and is always 

a popular spot for walking and biking. Lilburn is 25 miles from downtown 

Atlanta. Money Magazine ranked it No. 5 on the “Best Affordable Places to 

Live in America”.Their new Downtown Development Authority is creating a 

new identity for the City. 

Norcross • norcrossga.net (770) 448-2122 • Pop. 12,200 

Gwinnett’s second oldest city, Norcross was incorporated in 1870. Preserving 

the city’s charm and downtown district are priorities for citizens wishing to 

share the architecture and atmosphere with generations to come. The 112- 

acre Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Dacula • daculaga.gov (770) 963-7451 • Pop. 4,600 

Convenience to metro Atlanta and award-winning schools has kept families 

Those wanting big-city access and small-town living are finding Dacula offers 

coming to the area. The city prides itself in its strong community atmosphere 

the perfect opportunity. Explosive growth along the Highway 316 corridors 

and family values. Many early craftsman cottages have been restored and 

has led many new residents to the area. Convenience to the regional air 

offer a warm sense of escape from the hustle of the city.families coming 

services at Briscoe Field provides additional transportation options for the 

to the area. The city prides itself in its strong community atmosphere and 

busy executive. This residential community has built many subdivisions in 

family values. Many early craftsman cottages have been restored and they 

recent years to accommodate the growing number of residents in the area. 

offer a warm sense of escape from the hustle of the city. 


Peachtree Corners • cityofpeachtreecornersga.com 

(678) 691-1200 • Pop. 35,000 

The city was incorporated in 2012. In the late 1960s, businessman Paul Duke 

pitched the idea of creating Peachtree Corners, a planned community to be 

constructed in the area that was once known as Pinckneyville. Duke envisioned 

a place where people could live, work, and play in the same qualitycontrolled 

environment, thus diminishing the need for long commutes. In 

1967, Duke initiated the planning of the office component of Peachtree Corners, 

Technology Park/Atlanta, a campus of low-rise buildings that would 

house low-pollution, high-technology industries to employ, among others, 

engineer graduates from Georgia Tech. The median household income is 

$59,000, and it is 17 square miles. The Chattahoochee River flows in close 

proximity to many beautiful neighborhoods and parks. Canoeing, hiking, 

swimming, and biking are everyday activities as temperatures are moderate 

most of the year. The Forum is at the heart of the city and a sought-out 

destination for dining and shopping. 

Suwanee • suwanee.com (770) 945-8996 • Pop. 16,000 

A highly educated and skilled workforce is the reason businesses and new 

residents are relocating to Suwanee. Easy access to major employment, 

shopping, and entertainment centers are other factors in the growth 

experienced in this city. Median household value is $266,100. The population 

has doubled since 2000. Suwanee has won many awards, including the title of 

one of the country’s best small communities and Voice of the People Awards for 

Excellence in three different categories (code enforcement, overall city services, 

and parks) from the International City/County Management Association and 

National Research Center (2013). Kiplinger.com rates the city as the #3 place in 

the U.S. to raise children, and Money Magazine rates the Suwanee as among 

the top 50 best places to live in the U.S. In 2013, Family Circle magazine rated 

the city as among the 10 best towns for families. The area has over 500 acres 

of beautiful parks, entertaining events, and high-quality developments. The 

Gwinnett County School System is the largest public school system in Georgia, 

and it serves the youth of the city with very fine schools. 

Snellville • snellville.org (770) 985-3500 • Pop. 19,000 

Located along the Highway 78 corridor, the city of Snellville provides 

easy access to the outdoor activities at Stone Mountain Park going in one 

direction and Athens in the other for University of Georgia football. Snellville 

is known for southern hospitality. The city contains many restaurants, 

shops, churches, cultural events, schools, and recreational opportunities. 

The entertainment needs of residents and visitors alike can be met in or 

around Snellville. The area has grown from a quaint farming community into 

a successful and attractive city. 

Sugar Hill • cityofsugarhill.com (770) 945-6716 • Pop. 20,000 

Sugar Hill was a Georgia Militia District for some time before becoming 

chartered as an official city in 1939. Expanded city parks, sidewalks, and 

citizen action led to Sugar Hill’s designation as a Community of Pride. 

Consistently scoring well above state and national scores, area schools are a 

major draw for newcomers to the area. 

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Hall County 

hallcounty.org (770) 535-8288 

County Population:185416 

County Seat: Gainesville 



Municipalities: Clermont, Flower Branch, Gainesville, Gillsville, Lula, and 

Oakwook 

Located in North Georgia, Hall County is a beautiful place to live with a 

great quality of life. The foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide great 

scenery, and Lake Lanier is a nice spot for outdoor enjoyment. The county 

is a great focal point in Northeast Georgia for education, arts, and business. 

Sporting events, recreational opportunities, and friendly residents are some 

of the many attractions to living in Hall County. 

Flowery Branch • flowerybranchga.org (770) 967-6371 • Pop. 6000 

With many historic buildings still intact from the 1800s, the small town of 

Flowery Branch has a lovely historic atmosphere intertwined with modern 

amenities. A major attraction in the area is Lake Lanier, where residents and 

visitors can enjoy parks, camping, boating, swimming, and other outdoor 

activities. 

Henry County 

co.henry.ga.us (770) 954-2400 


County Seat: McDonough 

Median Household Income: 64251 Median Home Price: $132,000 


Municipalities: Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge 

Many family activities and sporting events are held in the metro-Atlanta area of 

Henry County. Fairs and festivals are common, and they are a great attraction. 

The Atlanta Motor Speedway is located in Hampton, and it hosts two major 

NASCAR events. The Panola Mountain State Conservation Park is located on 

the border of the county, and it surrounds Panola Mountain. Henry County is a 

very appealing place to live for those who enjoy outdoor activities and want to 

live close to the city of Atlanta. 

Hampton • cityofhampton-ga.gov • Pop. 7000 

Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, Hampton offers close proximity to a major 

city while retaining a small community atmosphere. Hampton is home to 

the Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Nash Farm Battlefield. It is only a few 

hours away from the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The city 

has maintained many historic homes and traditions. The National Registry of 

Historic Places recognizes the 100-year-old train depot, which is open daily for 

visitors. Hampton has been coined as a “tree city” and a “bird sanctuary” for 

its beautiful natural attractions. 

Locust Grove • locustgrove-ga.gov (770) 957-5043 • Pop. 5,600 

Locust Grove is being “discovered” by locals as a charming, woodsy community 

with affordable housing, a rural feel, and accessibility to downtown Atlanta 

via interstate highway. Locust Grove also is home to the Cubihatcha Outdoor 

Education Center. In 1999 Henry County’s wetland enhancement and 

preservation corridor was created to improve and protect existing wildlife 

habitats while also providing a place for public education. The center 

encompasses almost 1000 contiguous acres. Situated between three of the 

county’s reservoirs, the center protects the diverse fish and wildlife habitats. 

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Gainesville • gainesville.org (770) 535-6865 • Pop. 35,000 

Gainesville, the county seat, is the heart of the region’s poultry processing 

industry, but its residential and industrial growth has been steady and high 

quality, due in part to its proximity to Lake Lanier. One of the wealthiest 

communities outside the metro-Atlanta area, Gainesville serves as a second 

home for many prosperous Atlantans with a passion for boating. The parkland 

in the area includes 443 acres of beautiful land for recreation and leisure. 

The Roosevelt Square and the Roosevelt Monument reside in Gainesville, and 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt himself dedicated them in 1938. 

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att.com 


Henry Co. Water & Sewage 

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(770) 957-6659 

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(770) 946-4306 

Locust Grove City Hall 

(770) 957-5043 

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which was a training camp for Confederate troops during the Civil War. The 

business district, right outside the beautiful town square, provides antiques, 

shops, and dining for residents and visitors. McDonough has a welcome center 

in the square that is a 1920s prototype service station, and it is home for Main 

Street McDonough and McDonough Hospitality and Tourism. Only 25 miles 

from Atlanta and 20 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International 

Airport, residents of McDonough have easy access to every amenity. 

Stockbridge • cityofstockbridge.com (770) 389-7900 • Pop. 26,200 

Incorporated as a town in 1895 and as a city in 1920, Stockbridge lies at the 

northern part of Henry County. A settlement as early as 1829, it became a 

crossroads when it applied for a post office prior to the Civil War. Today, it is 

a booming suburb and a crossroads city for Interstates 75 and 675 for those 

looking for alternate commuting routes to Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta 

International Airport is only 12 miles from Stockbridge, providing easy access 

for travel. 

McDonough • mcdonoughga.org (770) 957-3915 • Pop.22,500 

The county seat, McDonough, contains many historic attractions, including 

the Brown House, which was built in 1826 for a man from South Carolina who 

fought in the Revolutionary War. The city also has the Shingleroof Campground, 


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30518 

13 

30519 

30019 

30517 

30011 

30548 

8 

9 

10 

30680 




30338 

7 

1 

30132 

30141 

30064 

30328 

30068 

30067 

17 

30041 

2 

30157 

30127 

30106 

30080 

30082 

9 

30327 

30342 

30319 

30305 

30345 

30053 

3 

30187 

30134 

30122 

30126 

30168 

30318 

30314 

30306 

30030 

30317 

4 

5 

30180 

30135 

30349 

30331 

30311 

30344 

30337 

30315 

30354 

30316 

30288 

30213 

30291 

30296 

30297 

30273 

6 

30213 

30185 

30268 

30238 

7 

30214 

30236 

30290 

8 

30228 

30265 

30269 

9 

30263 

30215 

10 

30259 30276 30205 

30223 

50 




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INDEX 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

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BELLMOORE PARK 

Single Family • Johns Creek 

BROOKE FALLS 

Single Family • Marietta 

BROOKMERE AT JOHN’S 

CREEK 

Single Family & Townhomes 

• Johns Creek 

CENTRAL PARK AT 

DEERFIELD 

Single Family • Alpharetta 

CHELSEA WALK 

Townhomes • Alpharetta 

CRESSLYN 

Townhomes • Johns Creek 

DUNWOODY TOWNESHIP 

Townhomes • Dunwoody 

EAST OF MAIN 


• Alpharetta 

HIGHPOINTE AT VININGS 

Single Family • Smyrna 

RIVER’S EDGE AT ABBOTS 

BRIDGE 


• Duluth 

ROSWELL TOWNESHIP 

Townhomes • Roswell 

SEVEN NORCROSS 

Townhomes • Norcross 

THE ENCLAVE AT SUWANEE 

STATION 

Townhomes • Suwanee 

THE GLENS AT SUGARLOAF 

Townhomes • Duluth 

THE PARC AT COGBURN 

Single Family • Alpharetta 

THE RESERVE AT 

PROVIDENCE 

Single Family • Milton 

THE TOWNES AT CHASTAIN 

Townhomes • Sandy Springs 

THE TOWNS AT EAST 

VILLAGE 

Townhomes • Roswell 

TRADITIONS 

Single Family • Cumming 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

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