Maxsell Real Estate Video
Posted: Saturday, April 26th, 2008, 9:42 am EST
Category: Atlanta Real Estate, Tips, Tools & Tech
Maxsell Real Estate. Different.
REtechSouth was a Huge Success
Posted: Saturday, March 29th, 2008, 8:05 am EST
Category: Atlanta Real Estate
The event exceeded all expectations and we are already planning for 2009 at the Cobb Galleria. You can read some quotes at http://retechsouth.com while I recover from exhaustion. When I bounce back - you will get a detailed recap with all quotes and links to the blogosphere.
Thanks to everyone for attending making REtechSouth a great success!
Cherokee County Real Estate
Posted: Sunday, January 6th, 2008, 5:12 pm EST
Category: Atlanta Real Estate
Cherokee County
The original Cherokee County… was 6,900 square miles, stretching over most of North Georgia. The county, established by the Georgia Legislature on December 26, 1831, theoretically still belonged to the Cherokee Indians, but they would soon relinquish their ownership and submit to their removal to the West. Although preceded in the first millennium by a culture often referred to, as Moundbuilders, the Cherokee and Creek Indians in the early 1700s were the first people in recorded history to call the area "home". Many remnants of their culture remain throughout the county whose very name honors these proud people. Although migration of whites into the area began in the early 1800s, by 1825 there were still only 220 whites, including men, women and children, living amidst 13,000 Indians and 1,277 slaves belonging to the Indians.
The discovery of gold in Dahlonega… in 1829 was an enticement for some white settlers to migrate to the area during the 1830s. These pioneers became the next group to call Cherokee "home". Where the Cherokee had lived in harmony with the land … hunting, fishing, light farming … the new residents brought new lifestyles and new crops. The industrial revolution had reached Georgia. Soon there would be mills to grind corn, cotton gins, planing mills, and gold and copper mining operations. Entrepreneurs in Cherokee County would experiment with many ideas, including growing silkworms, thus Canton’s name.
The Civil War… would embroil residents of the county in the struggle to create a new nation from the bitter conflict. Sherman’s forces would pay a brief fiery visit to the county in 1864, but fortunately would not remain to call it "home". Post-war residents worked to rebuild and recover. Cotton farming continued to be profitable, and with the advent of the railroad in the county in 1879, it grew in importance. The Rope Mill in Woodstock began operations before the turn of the century. The Canton Cotton Mills opened in 1899. Although cotton was king, the marble finishing business in the north end of the county would prove to be the county’s largest revenue producer for a number of years. For many citizens, "home" would be a mill village or a small farm.
As time progressed into a new century… Cherokee’s five municipalities would emerge as centers of commerce and trade. The county had been divided into 24 smaller counties, reducing its size to 429 square miles. Each town had its own identity. Canton, as the county seat, evolved to become the center of government. The cotton mill and other ventures gave newcomers and natives the livelihood needed. Ball Ground, named for an actual ball game between two Indian tribes, became known for its gems and minerals. Reinhardt College gave prominence to Waleska. Woodstock remained a quiet farming community for many years, as did Holly Springs, but that would change. The county survived a world war and a depression, and it should be noted that during the 1930s when 2/3 of the banks in Georgia failed, none of the four Cherokee County banks did so.
During and after World War II… the county would experience explosions in growth and all the accompanying changes. Cotton farming gave way to poultry production, and the county became known as the Broiler Capital of the World. Bell Bomber, the forerunner of Lockheed in Marietta, gave many residents unexpected opportunities for gainful employment. Hundreds of workers would now call Cherokee County "home", and in the decades to follow, the allure of the suburbs would draw newcomers to the area in record numbers. The list of those whose "home" is now Cherokee County… has grown to include the best of the best. From its beginning, Cherokee’s greatest assets has been the quality of its people. Those in our past, and those today, are responsible for setting and holding high standards in making the county remarkable in those things that matter most. We have an educational system to be envied, a thriving business atmosphere, tolerant spiritual communities, honest and visionary leaders, government officials with integrity, an enthusiastic and hard working labor force, an active cultural arts program, an excellent public library system, a variety of recreational opportunities, a citizenry concerned about ecology, civic groups with energy and compassion, health and safety officials who are well-trained and caring, and residents who respect and preserve their heritage.
History from the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce website.
Holly Springs Real Estate
Posted: Sunday, January 6th, 2008, 5:08 pm EST
Category: Atlanta Real Estate
Holly Springs Real Estate
Located just north of Atlanta in fast-growing Cherokee County, the City of Holly Springs is a seven square mile oasis of friendly neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and wonderful early-twentieth century homes and commercial buildings. The City was incorporated in 1906, and quickly began building up around a busy train depot established by the L&N Railroad (now the Georgia Northeastern Railway). That depot, now the Holly Springs Community Center, was painstakingly restored by the City in the late 1990’s and is a source of immense civic pride for our 4,500 local residents.
Holly Springs is easy to get to via two interchanges with Interstate 575, which connects about 10 miles to the south with a stretch of Interstate 75 that is one of the busiest in the nation. The City has an abundant supply of land available for new office and retail development as well as a number of sites already prepared for such development. Details on local economic development opportunities are available through the Holly Springs Business & Professional Association and the City’s Planning Department. So, welcome to beautiful Holly Springs, Georgia! We hope you enjoy our web site and find the information provided herein to be helpful. Questions or comments regarding the efforts and activities of the City and its community organizations may be directed to the various phone numbers and email addresses listed in our directory. Better yet, stop by City Hall for a cup of coffee and conversation - we’ll be glad to help in any way we can.
Ball Ground Real Estate
Posted: Sunday, January 6th, 2008, 5:03 pm EST
Category: Atlanta Real Estate
Ball Ground Georgia, in the northern part of Cherokee County, Georgia, is a lively community of almost 1,000 residents. Two and one-half miles to the east of the town, near the confluence of Long-Swamp Creek and the Etowah River, is the traditional site of ‘Taliwa’, the most decisive battle of the war between Cherokee and Creek Indians in the 1700’s. Cherokee history tells that the conflict over territory was determined by a stickball game here.
Before the railroad came through in 1882, the community was almost purely agricultural, consisting of two country stores and a few dwellings. After the railroad, the town grew as a result of the marble-working industry. Today, Ball Ground is growing as businesses and homeowners are pushing into the North Georgia mountains along the I-575 corridor. It boasts a number of new subdivisions and light industry.
