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Moving Timeline....Welcome to Atlanta
Are you ready to move to Atlanta? Let's get started, before anything else review the following "moving timeline" designed to assist you with
making your next move a rememberable one.
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*4-6 months out* Talk to your spouse abo ut relocating to Metro Atlanta
Contact local employment agencies and seek employment
Discuss and get childeren involved in the process
if needed
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*90-120 days out* Meet with local Realtors to list your currnet home if
needed, I would be more than happy to refer a local
certified Re/Max Agent to assist
Make a visit to Metro Atlanta to gain knowledge of
various neighboorhoods
Schedule a meeting with me to discuss criteria for the
new home in Atlanta
Research local schools and areas to determine which
area is best for you and your families needs
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*90-60 days out* Possible make a second visit to Metro Atlanta
Choose local schools and neighborhood
Write a contract to purchase home in new area of choice
Schedule a Home Inspection of the new property with in
the first 7 days
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*30-60 days out* Locate local daycare/childcare if needed
Open all new banking accounts and schedule utilities
Make reservations with moving companies in advance
Begin organiztion/packing of items making the move
with you
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*30 days out* Close on the new home in Metro Atlanta
Ensure transfer of utilities for scheduled date
Choose local service providers for cellular, internet, and
cable services
Locate local hospitals and emergancy services
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*One week out* Notify loved ones, sevice providers and bill collectors of
new address and file change with local postal service
Remember to transfer automobile insurance
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Welcome to your new Home in Atlanta
Remember to take time and learn everything your new neighborhood might have to offer, and enjoy this great city so
many are proud to call home!
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Atlanta's Recreation Communities
Todays homeowner requires alot more options than than the days of
past. Living in a certain community is no longer just a place to call
home. But, a place to create a "lifestyle" focused on family fun and
togetherness...
Some of the new communities offer outstanding amenities such as pools, tennis, basketball and much more to make sure you have plenty to keep
you in an active lifestyle...
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Tributary @ New Manchester
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Minutes from Downtown Atlanta and nestled next to the 2500-acre Sweetwater Creek State Park. Residents stroll tree lined streets and relax on the front porch of 1940 craftmen style homes. Activities range from kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, camping or swimming. Homes range from low $200-800,000
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Wheatfields Reserve
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Just up the road from Atlanta in Grason one would love coming home to Wheatfields Reserve. Wheatfield consist of homes that are craftsmen inspired offering large lots and welcoming front porches. Ameneities include swimming, sunning, tennis, basketball, volleball and more. Homes range from $200-400,000
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The River Club
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Located in the Chattahoochee River Valley nature stands out at this gated country club community. Homes stand proud around an 18-hole golf course awarded ( top private course ) by Georgia Fairways Magazine in 2005. The course has also earned certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Homes range from $1.2-$5Million
Bridge Mill
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Moments outside of the city in Canton people are on vaction year round. ( Or atleast it seems that way ) Bridge Mill offers amenities to spoil everyone. Splash around in a 2 acre aquatic center or play tennis with friends. But wait, you can also enjoy the putting green, playground, basketball, volleyball, and more. Homes range from $180-$1Million
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Atlanta Major Corporate Employers
1) Delta 25,000 2) Publix 16,855 3) Kroger 15,500 4) Bellsouth 15,500 5) Wal-Mart 14,700 6) The Home Depot 13,184 7) UPS 10,000 8) IBM 7,500 9) Piedmont Hospital 2,900 10 ) Pricewaterhouse Coopers 2,900
Top Five Cities with Fortune 500 Headquarters
1) New York 44 companies, 2) Houston 23 companies, 3) Atlanta 14 companies, 4) Dallas 11 companies, 5) Chicago 10 companies
Georgia Fortune 500 Companies
The Home Depot, UPS, The Coca-Cola Company, Bellsouth Corporation, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Delta Airlines, The Southern Company, SunTrust Bank, Genuine Parts Corporation, Cox Communications, Newell Rubbermaid, Bluelinx Holdings, AGCO Corporation, Beazer Homes, Mirant Corporation, Synovus Financial
( Source Know Atlanta Magazine )
Things to see and do when visiting Atlanta...
Atlanta Cyclorama
Rotating painting of the Civil War Battle of Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave
Atlanta Statefarmers Market
A spectacular outdoor market of fresh fruits and vegetables
16 Forest Parkway
404-675-1782
CNN Center Tours
Come tour the CNN international studio and networks
Centennial Park Drive
404-827-1500
Stone Mountian Park
Tour the worlds largest peice of exposed rock and enjoy the surroundings
stonemountainpark.com
770-498-5690
UnderGround Atlanta
Unique shopping center located in and below the streets of downtown
underground-atlanta.com
404-523-2311
The World of Coca-Cola Pavillion
Ever wonder about the story behind the world's most popular soft drink? Find out all the answers here...The fascinating history of this icon.
woccatlanta.com
770-578-4325 ext 1465
Carter Presidential Center
The Carter Library and Museum
jimmycarteribrary.org
Center for Puppetry Arts
Exhibit and performances for children and adults
puppet.org
404-873-3391
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
One of the nations foremost natural museums featuring a four story I-Max theater
fernbank.edu/museum
404-929-6300
Ga Aquarium
Do not miss the worlds largest fish tank.
georgiaaquarium.org
404-581-4000
Governor's Mansion Tours
The home of Georgia's Governor is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 to 11:30 AM.
404-261-1776
High Museum Of Art
high.org
404-733-high
Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
The story and life of the creator of Gone with the Wind
gwtw.org
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Atlanta's Golf Communities
Atlanta loves Baseball, Football and oh yeah Golf! Searching for right live an play community just got alot easier...
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Atlanta and Area Lakes
Custom Search Homes with
Water Front or WaterViews
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Native Atlantan Slang
Moving to a new city can be difficult if you do not know the in's and out's. I have include helpful terms to make ones transition easier than ever. Now, one can move and appear to have been born and raised right in the south!
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Alpharetta Autobahn
Highway Ga-400 runs from the foothills of north Ga all the way into Buckhead. Most used by residents of Alpharetta , Roswell, and Cumming. This stretch of road is often referred to as "Alpharetta Autobahn |
The Big Chicken
It really is just that, a big chicken. This 56 foot steel structure stands proud as a local landmark at the corner of Highway 120 & US 41. Constructed in the 1960's as a sign for Johhny Rebs restaurant, it now represents the home of Kentucky Fried Chicken |
Buckhead
Just north of the Mid-town/Downtown are Buckhead is home to the Governors Mansion and Atlanta History Center. Buckhead stands out as one of Atlanta's most affluent neighborhoods and offers exceptional dining and shopping. |
The Hooch
The river also know as The Chattachoochee begins on the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and runs through Georgia. Upon making it's way the river provides water and electicity for most of North Ga. |
The Highlands
Virgina Highlands is a classic Atlanta intown neighborhood, home to outstanding architechture. The area is popular with the many urban professionals who are proud to call "Highlands" home. And offers tons of trendy shops and places to socialize. |
I-285 / Perimeter
This stretch of Interstate is a 60-mile oval beltway commonly used to by-pass the city. And is commonly used to detail ones location. |
ITP / OTP
"Inside the Perimeter"(ITP), "Outside the Perimeter" (OTP). As noted above the beltway I-285 makes the distinction to where one might be. |
Little Five Points
Little Five is a diverse neighborhood one has to check out. Located at the intersection of Moreland, Euclid and McLendon and consist of trendy one of kind shops and restaurants. Very popular with local artist and musicians. Take a day and stroll the shops and take in a one of a kind expirence. |
Midtown
Most know for classic intown neighborhoods popular with diverse young professionals, the area is home to Piedmont Park, the Botanical Gardens and Woodruff Arts Center. Midtown is just north of Downtown. |
Spaghetti Junction
Ever come to the intersection of I-285/I-85 and you'll know when you found Spaghetti Junction. This intersection twist, turns, and loops its way over the interstate creating a roller coaster for automobiles. |
Sweet Aurburn
Sweet Aurburn is a historic district in Downtown which pays tribute to Atlanta's Black Americans. Home of the Sweet Aurburn Market and several other businesses and organization's rich in Black History. |
Underground Atlanta
It really is underground, located in and below downtown. Underground is a unique retail complex made up of shops and eateries located below the cities streets. |
The Varsity
This fast food restaurant was originally established in 1928. And yet still today is home to some of the best hotdogs, hamburgers and fries the city has to offer.
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