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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 · 1d
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Marietta Daily Journal

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Powder Springs approves development with 251 apartments, 24 townhomes

The Powder Springs City Council unanimously approved a development with 251 apartments and 24 townhomes during this week's council meeting. The development, proposed by Wood Partners, sits on 14.65 acres at the intersection of Lewis and Oglesby roads, near C.H. James Parkway. Kenneth Wood with Planners and Engineers Collaborative, representing the project, said the developers met with nearby residents to help shape the plan and decreased apartment height. Plans for the development include two separate residential areas. One side of the property is set to hold 251 multi-family units in four four-story buildings, with 5,200 square feet of amenity space, including a pool. The other half of the property will have 24 two-story townhomes. Between both residential areas, the proposal includes a 17,000-square-foot public park. For the apartment units, 384-parking spaces are proposed. Each townhome would have a two-car garage with space for two additional cars in each driveway. Designs for the property, which backs up to the nearby Springbrooke Estates subdivision, includes a 30-foot landscape buffer, as well as a six-foot fence. A natural tree buffer along a creek, which bisects the property, is included. The development requires a homeowners association. The council approved the development with 13 stipulations,

Powder Springs, GA · 1d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Landmark Buckhead office complex to be transformed with apartments

About 260 residential units have been proposed to replace one of three office towers at Atlanta Financial Center, to be christened APEX Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Atlanta Housing nears 10,000 affordable homes goal as redevelopment projects advance

Atlanta Housing is closing in on a major milestone: creating or preserving 10,000 affordable homes across the city. During its Oct. 28 Board of Commissioners meeting at Atlanta Housing headquarters, the agency announced it has created or preserved 9,776 affordable homes since July 2022, reaching nearly 98% of its goal. The meeting also highlighted redevelopment projects, housing preservation efforts, financial updates and initiatives aimed at helping residents achieve economic independence.

Atlanta, GA · 2d
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CenterPoint Buys Second Cartersville Warehouse This Year

CenterPoint Properties has acquired a second Class A industrial facility in Cartersville this year. The national investment firm purchased the 526,400-square-foot Bartow Commerce Center III at 981 Old Grassdale Road, off Busch Drive. The cross-dock warehouse was built in 2023. CenterPoint’s East Region Senior Vice President of Investments, Roy Rosenbaum,...

Cartersville, GA · 2d

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Homeowners fight high HOA fees as Georgia drafts new oversight regulations

Officials with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office held two rounds of public hearings this week as it irons out the wrinkles of a new law that could give homeowners more power to take on their HOAs over excessive fines or fees.

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These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’

DALLAS, Ga. (InvestigateTV) - For more than a dozen homeowners outside Atlanta their dream home came with a costly surprise. They’re blaming one of the nation’s biggest home builders for selling them houses with defective plumbing. Homeowners say the pipes began leaking about four years after they moved in.

Dallas, GA · 2d

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 10h

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Colliers Negotiates Sale of 207,000-Square-Foot Grocery-Anchored Center in Metro Atlanta

Tucker, Ga. — Colliers has negotiated the sale of Tucker Meridian Shopping Center, a 207,000-square-foot community center located in Tucker, roughly 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. The property traded for an undisclosed price but was one of the largest retail investment transactions completed in Dekalb in recent years, according to Colliers.

Tucker, GA · 2d

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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Atlanta Inventory Grows but Fewer Homes Are Coming to Market

Atlanta buyers found more homes to choose from, and rising price cuts gave shoppers added room to negotiate even as fresh listings thinned.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Reliant Homes vice president Butler joins GRLDC board of directors

The Georgia Residential Land Development Council announces Ned Butler, vice president of Reliant Homes in Walton County, as a member of its board of directors. Butler brings extensive experience in land acquisition, entitlement and permitting, along with a firsthand understanding of how regulatory delays and development costs affect housing supply and affordability.

Walton County, GA · 5h

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J. Crew Factory Heading to Beechwood Shopping Center in Athens

J. Crew Factory will open a new store in Athens next year. It will open at Beechwood Shopping Center in early 2027, according to an announcement from commercial real estate firm Polias Athens. There are currently no J. Crew or J. Crew Factory stores in Athens. The closest locations are...

Athens, GA · 12h

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Peachtree Corners Approves 50 Townhomes Beside Technology Park Lake

A former office property beside Technology Park Lake is set for a residential future after the Peachtree Corners City Council approved a 50-townhome development on Guthridge Court. The council voted 6-0 Tuesday, Nov. 3, to rezone the 7.6-acre property at 555 Guthridge Court from light industrial to townhouse residential. The...

Peachtree Corners, GA · 2d

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5 Trusted Residential Movers in Atlanta, GA (2026 List)

Relocating to a new home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Yet for many Atlanta residents, the moving process brings anxiety about damaged furniture, surprise charges, and unreliable crews. Between coordinating building access, navigating Atlanta's traffic, and ensuring your belongings arrive intact, choosing the right residential mover becomes critical. This guide...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Roswell seeks developers for former Independence High site

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Downtown Development Authority (DDA) issued a request for proposals Sept. 24, seeking developers for a mixed-use redevelopment of the approximately 5.39-acre former Independence High School site. Responses were due by Nov. 2. Financing proposals will be reviewed alongside the developer proposals. The site, at...

Roswell, GA · 2d

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Redevelopment proposed for metro Atlanta mall in decline

Plans are in the works to redevelop Cobb County’s Town Center, including Town Center at Cobb, where some stores are boarded up.

Cobb County, GA · 5d

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Hillrose Market Will Add 159 Homes and a Retail Village to Downtown Roswell

One of downtown Roswell’s largest construction projects is taking shape across from City Hall, where a former municipal site is being remade as a neighborhood of shops, restaurants, offices and homes. Hillrose Market will cover about seven acres between Hill and Ellis streets, close enough to Canton Street for...

Roswell, GA · 4d

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Holly Springs Makeup Studio Owner Opens Private Suites for Rent Next to Town Center

VIOR Makeup Studio founder Victoria Orr is expanding her beauty business into the commercial real estate world, opening a set of renovated private suites for independent business owners at 2800 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 210, with move-in scheduled for December 1. The new venture, called VIOR Private Suites, sits directly across from the growing Holly Springs Town Center and is designed to give solo professionals a polished space to meet clients without the overhead of a traditional office lease.

Holly Springs, GA · 4d