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October/November 2007
ALL POINTS OF ATLANTA’S COMPASS
Living in Atlanta no longer means you have to actually live in the City of Atlanta—and you won’t miss out on the big-city conveniences. With the tremendous boom in developments and the number of people moving to Atlanta over the years, the Metro area extends in all directions of the city, encompassing more than 20 counties. The region is now home to more than 5 million people, experiencing the largest population gain of the nation’s 361 metro areas from April 1, 2000, to July 1, 2006. The new residential communities popping up in the cities located north, south, east and west of the city offer new residents the best of metropolitan living but with suburban comforts. From single-family homes to townhomes to condos, and with niche developments such as an art and garden community, a European village and a neighborhood with access to 90 miles of golf cart paths, you’re sure to find a community to call home, no matter which direction you choose. Here’s a look at all points of Atlanta’s compass. NORTH The north has long been experiencing a boom.
North Fulton County, known as north Metro
Atlanta’s Golden Corridor, offers hundreds of
acres of parks and green space. Also part of the north
is Cherokee County, which is not only known for its
attractions and events, but also for its economic success.
Many businesses call the county home because
of its convenient access to interstates, the Georgia
Northeastern Railroad and the Cherokee County Airport.
The north’s Forsyth County has received recent
recognition for its schools—in August, Forsyth County
Schools reported that its students exceeded both state
and national SAT scores for all content areas.
WATERFRONT LANIER HARBOR
ARLINGTON POINTE
LAUREL CANYON Although the north has been thriving for years, the south is quickly catching up. The Atlanta Regional Commission predicts that from 2000 to 2030, counties in the south, such as South Fulton, Coweta, Henry and Clayton, will experience a population explosion of almost half a million people and will see an addition of 225,000 jobs. In fact, Henry County is Metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing county this decade and the seventh-fastest growing county in the nation since 2000. Fayette County is home to Peachtree City, known for its unique 90-mile system of multipurpose paths that allows residents and visitors to traverse the city by foot, bike or golf cart.
LE JARDIN
770-969-5772 | www.lejardinatlanta.com
CENTENNIAL 770-632-9290 | www.jwhomes.com With 90 miles of golf cart paths connecting John Wieland Homes’ Centennial to Peachtree City, homebuyers are sure to enjoy this village-style community, complete with sidewalks and more than 36 acres of park and green space. Residents will appreciate easy access to downtown, the airport, schools and shopping. WATERLACE EAST It’s not always about the north and south. The east
is also undergoing expansions of its own. Gwinnett
County is the second-largest county in the
region and the fourth-largest county on the Census
Bureau’s list of the 100 fastest-growing counties from
2000 to 2006. The east boasts Stone Mountain Park,
a 3,200-acre park offering riverboat cruises, skyrides
to the top of the mountain and scenic train rides
around the mountain. DeKalb County is home to
Emory University, internationally known for its liberal
arts college, professional schools and health care
system—the University is among the county’s top
five largest employers.
OZORA LAKE
770-385-5840 www.rossmundycustomhomes.com Located in Conyers, this community of 60 threesided brick homes developed by Ross Mundy Custom Homes is all about space. Each lot is approximately half an acre or larger, and homeowners can choose from nine different floor plans ranging from 2,900 to 3,750 square feet. Details such as granite countertops, hardwood floors, maple cabinets and cultured marble countertops in the master baths add to the appeal—nature trails, tennis courts and sidewalks complete the package. WEST The west is experiencing development that rivals
that of the other directions. Last year, Cobb
County had the third-largest increase in population
in Metro Atlanta. The west is home to Kennesaw
State University’s College of the Arts, which features
a state-of-the-art performance hall internationally recognized for its acoustical design. Douglas County features
Georgia’s third-most-visited state park, Sweetwater Creek
State Park. The 2,549-acre park offers nine miles of walking
trails, boat rentals, fishing docks and the 215-acre Sparks
Reservoir. Two of the state’s other top attractions also call the
west home: White Water Park and Six Flags Over Georgia.
WHITESTONE 770-489-4472 | www.metrobrokers.com This Brand Homes’ community of 155 single-family homes in Douglasville offers residents a $1-million amenities package, complete with more than two miles of nature trails, 43 acres of green space with a creek, and a two-story community clubhouse with a game room, fitness center, playground and junior Olympic-size swimming pool. The homes, priced from the $300s, are situated on lots ranging from half an acre to more than an acre, and plans feature up to five bedrooms, basements, bonus rooms, multiple fireplaces, inviting front porches and two-story great rooms.
BARNES MILL
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