New Listing in Glen Abbey

 
Glen Abbey Gem--New Listing
Beautiful three sided brick, three car garage home set on a lovely, level lot in one of the best locations in Alpharetta. Bright, open plan with warm neutral colors, gleaming hardwoods, updated granite/stainless kitchen, sunroom, spacious secondary bedrooms and a fully finished terrace level offering a full bath and bedroom plus plenty of flex spaces. You’ll love the amazing amenities within walking distance which include eleven lighted tennis courts, upscale clubhouse, Jr. Olympic pool, basketball courts and more. Nothing beats the Glen Abbey location, lifestyle and activities.

Sedgwick Gallery to open in downtown Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A fine art gallery is going to be celebrating its grand opening Nov. 15 – 17.

The Sedgwick Gallery, a fine art gallery located in historic downtown Alpharetta, is opening at 61 Roswell Street.

Located in one of the city's oldest homes, built in 1856, the Skelton-Teasly House provides a backdrop to showcase exquisite works of art and adds to the cultural experience of downtown Alpharetta.

"We think it signifies the perfect time and place for fine art," said Ryan Sedgwick, gallery manager.

Sedgwick Gallery will highlight the works of 20th century Masters including Peter Max, whose pop art has inspired Americans for decades; early French modernist Marc Chagall, whose work can be found on the ceiling of the Paris Opera House; American expressionist painter LeRoy Neiman, renowned for his brilliantly colored paintings and inspired screen prints of musicians and athletes; and Salvador Dal', the world famous Spanish surrealist.

The gallery also includes distinctly American works by Thomas Kinkade; Tarkay, the Austrian-born Israeli painter and watercolorist; and fellow Israeli master printer Amram Ebgi.

The gallery features custom commissioned and framed oil paintings perfect for decorating any home as well as rotating features with established local artists.

"I have conducted hundreds of charitable art auctions nationally, and believe it is an opportune time to bring that kind of excitement to my hometown," said Scott Sedgwick, gallery owner.

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16, as well as from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information, call 404-281-9998 or visit sedgwickgallery.com.

Corner Bakery Cafe opens in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Corner Bakery Cafe is ready to "feed the day" with a new cafe that opened Monday, Oct. 28 in Alpharetta. Residents are invited to check out the brand new location at 10920 Haynes Bridge Road, near the North Point Mall.

This is the first Corner Bakery Cafe in Alpharetta and the ninth in the Atlanta metropolitan area, including three that just opened at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

"Alpharetta presents the perfect type of neighborhood for our growth in the Atlanta region," said Corner Bakery Cafe Regional Director Bruce Kaiser. "It's a family-friendly town that also has a strong local business community, providing us a great opportunity to introduce our warm atmosphere and great-tasting, freshly made food."

Corner Bakery Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The made-to-order food is delivered fresh to the table.

Founded on a philosophy of creating a place to relax and gather with family and friends, Corner Bakery Cafe offers a casual atmosphere featuring innovative, seasonal menu options ranging from hot breakfasts and signature panini to handcrafted salads, sandwiches and mouthwatering sweets. Corner Bakery Cafe delivers a premier bakery cafe experience in the hearts of neighborhoods across the country.

"Atlanta is a prime area for the development of our brand, and Alpharetta is the perfect community to continue that growth," said Chief Executive Officer Mike Hislop. "We are sure our inviting ambiance and made-to-order food will be well-received by our new neighbors."

MOVE-UP BUYING GETS EASIER

Many homeowners have been sitting idly, biding their time for the right moment to buy a larger, more upgraded home. Until very recently, move-up buying seemed impossible since home prices were declining and home sales were slow. The market has transitioned where the values in North Atlanta are steadily improving and homes are selling in less time. So, now move-up buyers are faced with the possibility of a quick sale on their own home, but have nowhere to land without using temporary housing. There are ways to buy first and sell your current home later. Strong buyers with good credit and assets may qualify to buy their new home, using a first and second mortgage.  Later, in their preferred timeframe, they would be able to sell the original home - ultimately using the proceeds to eliminate that second mortgage. There are even lending options called renovation loans for buying fixer-uppers without having to sacrifice a lot cash. A new gourmet kitchen, luxury master bath or a needed addition are all possible utilizing this product. Sounds complicated but, it is not with the right Realtor® and lender team in place and it can make long-term financial sense as well. Some of the higher price points are still a bit soft in certain areas, offering buyers good values. And, as market values continue to appreciate, the greater basis of a higher priced home, provides opportunities for enhanced gains once that home sells years down the road. Of course, it is not a guarantee but, worth consideration. The first step is to contact an experienced, licensed Realtor® who can connect you with a qualified lending professional. Working together, you can establish your home value, loan amount qualification, target communities for purchase and expected prices. Next, the fun part begins…finding your dream home!

Eve Jones

JUMP START YOUR HOME SALE


A little known fact: the first three weeks are the most critical when selling your home. Why is that? Because new listings initially generate a lot of excitement among agents and buyers. There are many buyers out there waiting for the right home to magically appear on the market. And, agents are checking the multiple listing service “hot sheets” (new listings) every day. With all this attention, you had better be ready! There’s a saying in our business, “real estate is a beauty contest”. I’d like to add to that, “and, beauty is only skin deep”. Yes, your home should be clean, clutter-free and hopefully, updated but, beneath the surface are some of the most important features of a home; mechanical/HVAC systems, roof, structural integrity, siding and trim condition, hot water heaters, windows etc. This is the non-sexy stuff that, if left to chance, can kill a deal. Many of the homes in North Fulton are advancing to 20+ years in age and require maintenance and systems replacements. Some sellers mistake replacing an 18 year old HVAC unit or replacing/painting wood rot for an “upgrade”. These are not upgrades. They are simply maintenance (and, the joys of home ownership!). Buyers do not want to fix your problems that should have been addressed long ago. Here’s where a full-service Realtor can really earn his/her commission on the front-end of a sale by finding an inspector who can help you identify issues before you get all those agents and buyers excited about your home! And, that agent will have reliable contractors to do the repairs. This is the “putting the horse before the cart” approach to selling and the thing that may keep the buyer “in-love” with your home all the way to the closing table.

 
 

61st Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade August 3, 2013 Alpharetta, GA

61st Old Soldiers Day Parade
Alpharetta City Hall
Saturday, August 3, 2013
9:15am Band / 10am Program / 10:30am Parade

Road Closure Plan
The City of Alpharetta and the American Legion Post 201 will hold the 61st Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The parade is just one way that our country’s war veterans are recognized for the service. A Memorial Service will begin on Main Street in front of City Hall at 9:15am Band, 10am Program and 10:30am Parade. It will end at the American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road for free food and activities.

VIEWING FOR THE PARADE
In 2013, the parade viewing area has been extended to Milton Avenue! To view the parade, bring a chair or a blanket along Milton Avenue; or head south on Main Street/ Highway 9 for the parade, band and reviewing stand; or take a right onto Old Milton Parkway to Roswell Street. The parade will continue to the American Legion Post 201 so come and enjoy the post parade festivities!

HISTORY OF THE PARADE
The Old Soldiers Day Parade began years ago as a tribute to veterans of the war between the states, but was discontinued after a few years.Twenty–eight years later, in 1952, a small group of men in Alpharetta re-dedicated Old Soldiers Day Parade in Alpharetta and started having a parade through downtown Alpharetta. Thanks to these few men and their belief in keeping this memorable tradition alive, this parade has become an annual celebration to all veterans of all wars.; this year marking 59 years.

Along with the program and parade, this celebration will also feature floats, bands, entertainment, children’s activities, and prizes. Free hot dogs and soft drinks will be available at the American Legion at 201 Wills Road. With so much to celebrate, take this day to recognize the living memory of all veterans of war.

THE PARADE IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
For more information call 678-297-6000.

1080 Devereux Chase, Roswell, GA 30075

Offered at $499,000




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Beautiful three sided brick home with side entry garage on fabulous lot close to private and public schools, shopping and restaurants. Updated kitchen and master bath, new carpet throughout. Updated kitchen open to family room, vaulted breakfast area. Formal living and dining room, large laundry/mudroom off of kitchen. Home is very light, windows on the entire back of the home overlooking large, flat lot. Finished basement with full bath. Plantation shutters, new roof.

300 Morton Manor Court, Johns Creek, GA 30022

Offered at $499,900

 
 
 
 
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4-SIDED BRICK HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC WITH LARGE, LEVEL, PRIVATE YARD.  OPEN FLOORPLAN WITH UPDATED KITCHEN AND MASTER BATH. FRESH PAINT INSIDE AND OUT. JOHNS CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD OF 53 HOMES WITH SWIM/TENNIS. TWO STORY FOYER, BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH ON MAIN. HARDWOODS ON MAIN WITH PLANTATION  SHUTTERS. FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL WITH WALL OF WINDOWS. CONVENIENT TO GA400 AND GA141. Schools: State Bridge Crossing, Taylor Road and Chattahoochee High School.

610 Wednesbury Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Offered at $625,000

 
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BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME IN DESIRABLE GLEN ABBEY.  THREE SIDES BRICK, FLAT LEVEL FENCED YARD ON CUL-DE-SAC STREET. KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR, GRANITE AND STAINED MAPLE CABINETS. SCREENED PORCH OFF OF SUNROOM WITH RETRACTABLE SCREENS AND TREX DECKING. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGH OUT MAIN AND ALSO IN ALL SECONDARY BEDROOMS. VAULTED GREAT ROOM WITH WALL OF BUILT-INS, BEDROOM AND FULL BTH ON THE MAIN, IRON BALUSTERS, UPSTAIRS LAUNDRY AND GREAT OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS.


Glen Abbey is a sought-after swim/tennis community in North Fulton with excellent schools--New Prospect Elementary, Webb Bridge Middle and Alpharetta High School.

GREAT British Car Fayre-2/23/13 Alpharetta, GA



GREAT British Car FayreFebruary 23, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Beatles Tribute Concert with "Abbey Road LIVE!"
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Historic Downtown Alpharetta
Milton Avenue & Main Street
Alpharetta, GA 30009

The British are coming … well British cars that is!

A warm and friendly gathering of British car and motorcycle enthusiasts will be joining downtown Alpharetta’s delightful setting. Join in for family fun, food and British cars of all shapes and sizes. The UK has its share of iconic automobiles: Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Jaguar, MG, Lotus, Morgan, Triumph, Peeler, Sunbeam, Landrover, Mini Cooper and DeLorean to name just a few! Come and see the original white Lotus Esprit driven by James Bond (Roger Moore) in the movie, “The Spy Who Loved Me”, the 2nd oldest E-Type Jaguar in existence, the original Lotus Esprit given to Mario Andretti for winning the Daytona 500, and much more!

Immediately following the GREAT British Car Fayre ... All You Need is Love for ...
Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of The Beatles at clubs, theaters, festivals, and private events. Initially a tribute to the monumental “Abbey Road” album, the band has expanded its scope to include more than 100 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four’s career. At a typical Abbey Road LIVE! show, audiences young and old can found gleefully singing along with every word, many in utter disbelief at getting to hear this monumental music performed live; something that even the Beatles themselves never did, since they stopped touring in 1966. Click Here for Abbey Road Live video.

Shamrockin for a Cure 2013

 

ShamRockin' 2013

The DEFINITIVE party on the north side is BACK for it’s fifth year at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta. ShamRockin' For A Cure will rock again with our live 80s band, incredible food and drink, live auction, silent auction, and more entertainment in one night than you can imagine. Party ON THE STAGE with the band as a general ticket holder – or increase the swank factor with a VIP Suite for you and 11 friends. New this year: A limited number of Reserved Tables in the tent! Are you ready?

Buy Tickets

Individual tickets are $85/pp until 3/1/13, when prices go up to $95/pp. Your ticket price includes: admission, entertainment, all food and drink including beer from Guinness, Abita & Strongbow, Pepperwood Wine, drinks from Deep Eddy Vodka, Chattanooga Whiskey, Karma Tequila and, Rockstar Energy Drink to keep the party going all night! VIP Suites—12 on-stage lounge tickets + perks—are $3,000. Reserved Tables for 8 are just $1,000. We sell out at 1,200 attendees, buy your tickets today!

Help With the Fight

Every dollar raised at ShamRockin' for a Cure goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to support the research vital to combat this deadly disease. Party with a purpose and join the fight…there are 30,000 young people in the U.S. fighting for their lives. ShamRockin' is the most fun you'll ever have for a great cause. No ball gown or monkey suit…no marathon or 5K…no asking your friends for money—just a great party for a great cause. Can't make it? You can still help, donate now!

2013 Milton Mayor's Run--February 23, 2013

To be held at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Kohl’s on Ga. 9



For the third year, the Milton Mayor’s Run will begin and end at the Kohl’s in the Deerfield Place shopping center at the corner of Ga. 9 and Deerfield Parkway, said Angela Thompson, Milton’s special events coordinator. It includes a 5K race, 1K fun run and tot trot. The race will be a Peachtree qualifier.
Cost for participation is $25 if received before Feb. 18 and $30 after. That fee includes a quality, moisture-wicking T-shirt with the logo displayed below and plenty of food and fluids after the race.
Sponsorship levels include packages from $250 to $5,000 for title sponsors. Deadline for sponsorship is Feb. 4 to ensure inclusion in all advertising.
All funds raised by this event will directly benefit The City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department and its efforts to provide citizens with access to greenspaces, parks, trails, facilities, and recreation programs and activities.

The Big Apple Circus is Coming to Alpharetta





The circus is coming to town! Yes, Big Apple Circus will be in Alpharetta from Feb.1-Feb. 17, setting up the big top in Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre's parking lot.
Alpharetta City Council had to approve the special event because it will be held for more than four days.
The one-ring circus will have shows twice a day, with no Monday performances. Worried about the weather? Don't, circus officials say, because the big top tent will be climate controlled.

Tickets are priced between $20 and $60 at the Big Apple Circus site, but look for promotional opportunities to get discounts.