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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 7d
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This Underrated Alabama Town Is So Affordable, You’ll Want To Move Immediately

Somewhere between Birmingham and Atlanta, tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, sits a town that most people drive right past without a second glance, and that is honestly their loss. Anniston, Alabama is the kind of place that rewards the curious, the adventurous, and anyone who has ever...

Anniston, AL · 3d
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Lumber mill in Alabama to close indefinitely, lay off over 100 workers

A lumber mill in Alabama recently announced that it's shuttering its operations, resulting in layoffs affecting over 100 workers. West Fraser Huguley OSB Lumber Mill is in Lanett, Alabama, near the Alabama-Georgia state line. The mill produces engineered wood products such as plywood and particleboard, northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and more. In a WARN notice filed on Oct. 29, the company announced the closure of the plant in January of next year. The WARN Act , a federal law enacted in 1988, requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide advance written notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. The law generally requires a 60-day notice to help workers prepare for the loss of employment. 'Housing affordability' leads to cutbacks The company has chosen to curtail production at its Lanett facility as well as in Leola, Arkansas, due to "continued weakness in demand for wood products used in new home construction and repair and renovation applications" as well as "higher energy-related input costs" than previous years. The company said it expects the two closures to reduce its capacity "by 500 million square feet (3/8-inch) and SYP capacity by 225 million board feet, both on an

Lanett, AL · 1d

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Homeowners Association at troubled metro Atlanta condos set security on unauthorized residents

The City of South Fulton was asked to review security activity at a long-troubled community after notices were posted regarding evictions.

South Fulton, GA · 2d

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Company renting homes in metro Atlanta accused of charging hidden fees

Progress Residential, the nation's largest property manager of single-family rental homes, is accused of advertising misleading rental prices, charging hidden fees and improperly deducting money from tenants' security deposits.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 2d

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Rome Commission Hits Pause on $5.6M Tax Break for Match Point Way Housing Project

Rome city commissioners hit the brakes Monday on a $5.6 million tax incentive package for a new residential development on Match Point Way, deciding to wait until they have final paperwork in hand before signing off. The commission voted to table the tax allocation district agreement rather than approve funding for the project, which sits on land owned by Berry College near the Rome Tennis Center and Mount Berry Mall.

Rome, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Residents rally against proposed hotel near Kennestone Hospital

MARIETTA — Area residents gathered Tuesday night to express their concerns over a proposed hotel development near Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. About 60 residents showed up to the town hall at Christ the Redeemer Church, the vast majority of whom were opposed to the development mainly because of concerns it would substantially increase traffic. Applicant Skyline Stay properties was represented by attorney Parks Huff. Real estate broker Bob Terrell was also present. Huff presented the hotel’s layout and amenities, and said there is a need for another hotel in Marietta because the Hilton on Powder Springs Street is 30 years old, and it is “silly” to not have a hotel in close proximity to Kennestone. The proposal was first made in August 2026. A residential/medical office development on the same site was previously denied in May 2022, largely due to strong neighborhood opposition over traffic concerns. Retired neighborhood resident Ron Mercure said the neighborhood was “tired of fighting this” and had just gone through something similar. The proposed six-story hotel complex on North Avenue is planned to have 143 guest rooms, a banquet hall, rooftop restaurant, coffee shop and grocery market. The 2.5-acre site is composed of 16 properties

Marietta, GA · 2d

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Tyler Perry Buys Puerto Rico Mansion, Insists Georgia Stays Home Base

Tyler Perry says Georgia will remain his home base even as he plans to spend extended time in Puerto Rico, where he recently closed on a sprawling mansion. The filmmaker made the comments around the premiere of his new Netflix holiday film, The Gospel of Christmas, at Atlanta's Tabernacle on Monday night.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Mableton approves installment plan for homeowners struggling to pay new tax

MABLETON — Eligible Mableton homeowners facing financial hardship can pay the city's new public safety tax in installments rather than pay the full amount. The program does not waive tax payment or create exemptions, but allows participants to pay in monthly installments through April 5, 2027, alongside any accrued interest, instead of the Dec. 4 due date. The Mableton City Council passed the installment plan Tuesday in a 6-0 vote with Councilman Ron Davis absent. The council created the tax, set at 4.5 mills, a number used to calculate property taxes, to pay for public safety in the city, including payments to Cobb County for police services, two one-year agreements totaling $22.5 million. The city is also using the fund to establish its own police department by June 1. Mayor Michael Owens said the program was developed after the city heard citizens' calls for relief. "The bottom line is this hardship relief program was created because of a need that we know citizens have," he said. The city is unable to waive interest payments because it is mandated by the state. According to Finance Director Karen Ellis, the interest on the deferred payments is 10%. The program is open to

Mableton, GA · 2d

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Maryland Firm Buys 395-Unit Marietta Complex as Atlanta Suburbs Draw Investors

A 395-unit apartment community in Marietta has new ownership, with Maryland-based Acento Partners closing on Legacy at West Cobb in a deal that drew a crowded field of bidders. The garden-style property at 2665 Favor Road SW was 88% occupied at the time of sale, and real estate services firm Berkadia says the transaction closed as investors continue circling Atlanta's suburban apartment stock.

Marietta, GA · 3d

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John Knight: Build Smarter, Not Bigger

A smaller house doesn’t always make a more appealing home. In the rural markets Chisel Mill Homes serves, buyers may be willing to trade square footage for acreage, room for an RV and the freedom to make a property their own. That insight has shaped how the South Metro Atlanta builder approaches affordability and finds opportunities beyond traditional new home communities.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Tyler Chandler Homes Introduces Main-Level Living in Acworth at Terraces at Paravel

Tyler Chandler Homes announces Terraces at Paravel, an intimate gated active adult community offering luxury, low-maintenance, main level living in one of West Cobb’s most desirable locations. Situated near historic downtown Acworth, Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, the new 55+ community combines thoughtfully designed homes with convenient access to waterfront recreation, local restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Homes are now selling with special pre-grand opening pricing starting at $569,900, with the model home and several available homes under construction and nearing completion.

Acworth, GA · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 4d

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Traton Homes Now Selling Larkspur Townhomes in Hall County

Traton Homes, a family-owned Georgia home builder celebrating 55 years, announces that sales are underway at Larkspur, a new townhome community in Flowery Branch in Hall County. Located on Main Street within walking distance of historic downtown Flowery Branch, the community combines small-town charm, modern townhome living and convenient access to Lake Lanier. Homes are priced from $369,900.

Flowery Branch, GA · 3d

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Old Fourth Ward 18-Story Condo Tower Clears Zoning Board Despite Neighbors' Outcry

Atlanta's zoning review board voted 4-1 to approve plans for an 18-story, 140,000-square-foot luxury condominium tower at the edge of Old Fourth Ward Park, clearing the way for a project that would rise 225 feet above a neighborhood where most buildings top out at six to nine stories. The vote came even as residents packed the hearing to oppose the development, citing environmental, safety, and neighborhood-character concerns.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Old Fourth Ward Scrapyard Site Hits Market for $4.52M Near Beltline

568–582 Decatur St. — Approximate Former Scrapyard Redevelopment Site. A row of four properties that once housed a scrapyard in Old Fourth Ward has hit the market for $4.52 million, positioned as a flexible redevelopment play just two blocks from the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail. The 0.61-acre assemblage sits between 568 and 582 Decatur St., along the neighborhood’s southern edge where it runs parallel to MARTA’s east-west rail line.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Atlanta zoning review board approves high-rise Old Fourth Ward luxury condos

The Atlanta Zoning Review Board approved plans for a 225-foot-high luxury condominium development in the Old Fourth Ward, despite resident concerns regarding environmental impacts and the loss of affordable housing. The post Atlanta zoning review board approves high-rise Old Fourth Ward luxury condos appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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$32 million renovation brings major upgrades to Atlanta senior housing community

Seniors now have access to newly renovated affordable homes in Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA · 21h