News Wire: The House and Senate have voted to raise the FHA lending limit to $729,750. As a result, Woodstock GA luxury properties like these just became even more attainable because of lower down payments.
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Top 5 Live Music Venues in the North Metro
You’re now just one cocktail or cup of coffee away from some of the best local sounds around. North-metro restaurants, pubs, and coffeehouses are becoming quite the touchtone for music lovers who would just as soon relax on a patio with a beer and a band than make the trek towards the big ATL crowds. [...]
Olde Towne Merchants Band Together to Form “Digital Downtown” in Woodstock
In this age when it’s become obvious that “word of mouth” is still king, but “word of mouth on Facebook, Twitter, and blogs” now reigns supreme, I’m grateful that my town is one that’s looking toward the future. From starting open dialogs with their fans on Facebook to “tweeting” about upcoming events and sales, downtown [...]
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods to begin construction on new homes in Woodstock Downtown
John Wieland Homes will be finishing the Woodstock Downtown community left half-complete when the original developer/builder, Hedgewood, had to close it’s operation due to the market collapse. First Cherokee State Bank (FCSB) owns the remaining lots and will be a critical partner as the new construction begins. As the initial lender for the acquisition and [...]
Beer and Balloons! Join us Friday for ‘Siete de Mayo’
Maxsell Real Estate is giving away free balloons for the kids and free beer for the adults (see below for Free Beer details). Spend the first Friday of every month in Olde Towne Woodstock and enjoy the many restaurants and stores that the area has to offer as the Downtown Merchants stay open late, 5pm-9pm [...]
I just want my car to work…
outstanding customer service is a surprise bonus! I recently needed my air conditioner repaired, it was a hot early spring here in North Atlanta. I was referred to My Mechanic Joe from a friend of mine (isn’t word of mouth always the best place to find trusted referrals?). I was hoping for a good mechanic [...]
Woodstock Residents Pay Twice as Much Water & Sewer Fees
According to the AJC, City of Woodstock residents “pay double what their Cherokee County neighbors pay in water and sewer fees because of rising prices, falling city revenue and new expenses.” Why? “Costs are high because the city buys water from the Cherokee and Cobb county systems, which together raised rates a total of three [...]
Band Sister Hazel Kicks off Woodstock Concert Series on May 8
Sean Mullins sings to fans at last year’s Woodstock Concert Series. The Woodstock Concert Series begins its thirteenth year with a stellar lineup of musical acts, including Sister Hazel with opener Memory Dean on May 8th. The free concerts in the downtown City Park showcase both locally and nationally-recognized bands and include a healthy variety [...]
Downtown Woodstock Shops Put “Spring” in their Steps
Go Be Free on Main Street Here’s the scenario: There are short-sleeves, little umbrella drinks, and flip-flops in your very near future. So why spend your Saturdays trapped in a stuffy, enclosed mall when you can be free with the sun on your face, strolling through shop doors propped open to let in the spring [...]
Top 4 Man-Dates in Cherokee County
What’s A Man To Do? Plenty! I can write about girly things to do in Cherokee County ad nauseum (and I probably will at some point.) But what of our men? When they’re let loose from their weekly toils, what local manly pursuits await? I was curious about this very thing, so I asked my [...]