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Blankets Creek bike trail is located off of Sixes Rd in Canton GA near Lake Allatoona.  Expansion of the trail is under way and when completed there will be 14.5 miles of all levels of mountain biking.  The new 5 mile expansion will wind through the trees along Lake Allatoona and will be the most challenging trail of them all.  The completed venture will definitely make Blankets Creek Trail one of the top cyclist venues in the Southeast.  Traffic counts in 2007 showed that more than 135,000 vehicles visited the bike trail that year.  The next expansion will be a four-mile trail for intermediate and advanced cyclists that will be called the Van Michael Express.  Blankets Creek Trail is a 358 acre parcel that borders Lake Allatoona and is located in South…

The Court at Fieldstone in NW Georgia is now open.  The homes are built by Pulte Homes and there are 3 distinct models open for your viewing.  There are basement homesites available and many of the lots back to a common area with wooded views.  These sought-after ranch style floor plans have led in U.S sales for the past five years and coupled with the outstanding amenities in the neighborhood - it is easy to understand why Fieldstone was named one of the "Top Five Best-Selling Communities in Forsyth County."  Forsyth County, which is about 45 minutes north of Atlanta, is one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia and has many new shopping centers and restaurants.  Also Forsyth County  has a very generous property tax discount for senior citizens -…

The Orchards group has approx a dozen active adult communities in the North GA area now.  One of the newest neighborhoods being developed is in Forsyth County right off of  Interstate 400.  It is a beautiful neighborhood with wonderful amenities and is only about 1 mile away from the brand new upscale shopping center "The Avenues".  Ranch condos, single-family homes and master on the main villas are all available in price ranges from $260 to the high $300's.  The clubhouse is nearly 3600 square feet with covered outdoor seating, two card and game rooms, a gentleman's den, gourmet kitchen, media room, fitness center, swimming pool and outdoor fire pit!  For more information call or email and I will be happy to send the different floor plans available and…

Forest Creek is one of Canton's best kept secrets!  The homes are very big - the neighborhood has great amenities - and it is located minutes from the interstate and the new open-air mall that is being billed as the "largest open-air mall in the SE".  This community has sidewalks and streetlights, a certified wildlife habitat, a 50 acre nature preserve, walking trails and picnic area. Of course the amenities include a gorgeous clubhouse - pool - and tennis courts as well as a basketball court and playground.  The homes boast very open floor plans with lots of windows and square footage.  Many have daylight basements that owners are finishing into beautiful rec rooms, bedrooms and theater rooms.  And one of the greatest advantages of all is the builders…

A new development in Canton GA has homes with so many upgrades that you will not believe they are priced below $200K.  Let me list some of these upgrades now:   Hardi-plank siding (cement), Hardwood foyers, Granite counters, Stainless Steel appliances, Marble vanity tops, and SMOOTH ceilings!  I know it is hard to believe but it is true--and if you buy now they also include the refrigerator - washer AND dryer!  The community has a tot-lot and pavilion area as well as a pool and tennis courts.  Call or email and I will be happy to give you more information or show you available homes in this community.  Of course you can also pick out the lot you want and have the home you want built on it - some changes to master plans are allowed so you could add some…

As a proud bearer of the SRES designation in real estate, I find myself going out of my way to check out any and all new active adult communities that pop up in the area.  SRES stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist -- and it grooms us to understand and serve the special needs of consumers in the 55 and older market.  Cherokee County is stepping up to the plate also -- several new 55+ communities have had their grand openings this spring and several more are in the early stages of development.  No matter what your price range is - from the low 100's to the 500's - you can find what you are looking for in North Georgia - and probably right here in Cherokee County.  Somerset, The Seasons, Laurel Canyon, Cadence, Bridgemill, Meridian, and Montclair are…

Ball Ground GA is minutes from downtown Canton and approx 20 minutes south of Jasper.  It is one of NW Georgias fastest growing areas and has plans for a very quaint renovation of the small downtown area.  Many new neighborhoods are being developed including Lantern Walk, Mountain Brooke, Winchester Oaks and more.  Several new schools have recently opened in Ball Ground - and the new middle school and high school have state of the art technology available.   Interstate access is key to Ball Ground's growth.  I-575 has an exit directly onto Hwy 5 where new developments are going up and the downtown area is right around the corner.  For more information on neighborhoods or commercial development in Ball Ground or Canton call or email… Read Full Post

Should you be concerned about the drought in NW Georiga?  According to local authorities  "measures are being taken to insure the drought will not result in a water shortage crises".   In the meantime we should all be "environmentally" concerned about our water supply (as well as other natural resources) as responsible consumers of this planet.  Here are ten top ways to conserve water - for more info go to www.ConserveWaterGeorgia.net.