Alpharetta
Originally a small country farmland community, Alpharetta has boomed within the last 20 years to become one of Atlanta's up and coming suburbs. Beckoning to those in search of stately developments with aristocratic sounding names, such as Foxworth, Thornhill and Windward. Homes range from elegant subdivisions to homes with acreage.
Ansley Park
One of Atlanta's most popular neighborhoods, located just north of the downtown
convention district. The neighborhood began construction in 1905 as Atlanta's
first automobile oriented community and ended as one of Atlanta's premier
residential areas. Developer Edwin Ansley patterned the entire neighborhood
after the North Druid Hills area.
Brookhaven
Originally developed around 1910 as Atlanta's first country club neighborhood,
Brookhaven, located on the northern edge of Buckhead is an enclave of large,
elegant Tudor, Colonial, Georgian and English cottage homes. Lush landscapes,
beautiful arrays of gardens, and meandering streets are indicative of
Brookhaven.
Buckhead
Originally named Irbyville for the Irby family, owner of most of the land in the
area and the local tavern/general store, which was located on the comer of
Roswell Road and West Paces Ferry in 1839. The community was named after a "buck's head," when someone shot a buck and hung the head on a tree outside the tavern, thus becoming a popular landmark.
Cabbagetown
Atlanta's oldest industrial settlement was founded in 1885
to support labor for Jacob Elsas' Fulton Bag & Cotton
Mill. Today, Cabbagetown is a thriving community
of diversity and southern flavor, enjoying a revitalization
which is an inspiration to the city.
Candler Park
Candler Park is located about
5 minutes east of downtown Atlanta and just
south of Ponce De Leon Avenue. This
National Register of Historic Places neighborhood
is one of Atlanta's first suburbs and was
founded as Edgewood in 1890. The neighborhood
is home to many talented people, great shops,
bars, and everything eclectic. Candler
Park is a family-friendly neighborhood with
a focus on walkability and livability.
Decatur
Originally called Dawson's Camp, Decatur, was named for American naval officer
Stephen Decatur, who fought in the War of 1812. Decatur was incorporated in
1822, making this the oldest city in DeKalb County. Older brick homes, smaller
bungalows and cottage homes are abundant in this area. Renovation of Decatur has
been ongoing, giving a facelift to an area that was becoming a bit shopworn.
Downtown
A busy, thriving business sector during the day, downtown became a virtual ghost
town at night. For years, downtown was a place to work, not live, but the
greatest boost to downtown was the Summer Olympics and the major revitalization
campaigns and efforts, giving downtown its modern transformation. New
sculptures, attractice streetlights and landscaping have encouraged downtown
migration.
Druid Hills
Druid Hills is one of the most successful and affluent residential communities
in Atlanta, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Home to
Callanwolde, built in 1920 for Asa Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola. And 822
Lullwater, the house used in filming "Driving Miss Daisy." Curving, winding roads circle around the Tudor, Georgian and Traditional two story style architecture.
Dunwoody Originally
a farming community, Dunwoody now includes about 15,000 homeowners. A
significant part of the DeKalb portion of Dunwoody was owned
by the Spruill family. Today, Dunwoody is widely regarded
as one of Atlanta's most upscale communities.
Grant
Park/East Atlanta The
Grant Park is one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods.
The district includes a 131-acre green space and recreational
area, and the residential neighborhoods surrounding it.
The majority of the buildings are residential but the
district also includes school buildings, churches, neighborhood
commercial clusters and recreational buildings. Rambling
Victorian era mansions and small cottages, early 20th-century
bungalows and many brick paved sidewalks characterize
the Grant Park neighborhood.
Kirkwood
Governed beginning
in 1899 by its own city council and mayor,
Kirkwood boasted its own water system,
school systems and fire department. Today, Kirkwood is experiencing a renaissance with the development a new shopping district.
Little
Five Points
Named after the "five points" intersection between Moreland, Euclid,
and McLendon. Little Five Points is Atlanta's example of eclectic dining,
shopping and artistic creativity, reminicent of New York's Greenwich
Village or Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Older homes fill this community,
however these homes have not been refurbished. Often a mecca for bargain
hunters who want to find a reasonably priced home and still live in
town.
Marietta
A large community, northwest of Atlanta, which still offers the small town
Southern atmosphere in a bustling community. Occupied by Union troops until
about 1864, when they joined Sherman in his march to the sea, Marietta withstood
the Civil War and prospered. Neighborhoods of 19th century Victorian homes,
Antebellum homes, modest bungalows, and ranch type houses encompass all of
Marietta. The Square is Marietta's historic area and cultural district, complete
with shops, buildings of yesteryear, the Theatre in the Square and the art
museum.
Midtown
Just north of downtown is the city's cultural center and sanctuary for the
alternative lifestyle crowd, singles and young professionals. Midtown is aptly
named due to its location, being the midpoint between Downtown and Buckhead.
This charming area is full of old, refurbished homes, loft and warehouse
apartments and condos. Lacking the large rolling lawns and mansions of Buckhead,
Midtown has its own special appeal. Atlanta's legendary past is immortalized by
the Margaret Mitchell House, home of Atlanta's famous author.
North
Buckhead North
Buckhead is a residential, mixed-use and urban neighborhood
inside the City of Atlanta, north of the Lenox Square
area. The area is heavily wooded with many hills
and valleys. It is conveniently located and has
easy access to Atlanta's best shopping and to the majority
of its finest restaurants.
Roswell Roswell
has grown from a sleepy town of 30,000 on the outskirts of
Atlanta to a bustling city of 84,000. Its a friendly small
town charm and our sense of family and community. Roswell
is known for its commitment to providing excellent service
to its residents, its progressive attitude, and its small-town
charm.
Smyrna The
Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Trend Magazine
have named the City of Smyrna one of 10 "Cities of Excellence" in
the state. Smyrna received this award for excellence in fiscal
management, public safety, infrastructure, citizen participation,
cultural activities, community partnerships and downtown
viability. Smyrna has become widely known as a model
for redevelopment and serves as an example to other communities.
Virginia-Highland
Named after its location at the intersection of Virginia and North
Highland avenues, this district still remains a popular spot for
Atlanta's young professionals. At one time this prime area was
in danger of becoming part of a planned highway system, but with
the efforts of community leaders and activists, the area revitalized
itself to become the urban professionals dream.
Vinings Vinings
differs from most other communities in its resolve to keep
the village’s integrity and uniqueness, making it
a world away from uncontrolled urban sprawl. Streets have
been widened to accommodate the flow of new residents but
in keeping with the philosophy of the community, sidewalks
have been added to encourage more pedestrian traffic. While
large office buildings, restaurants, service businesses,
and other shopping centers have arisen, all have respectfully
kept the integrity of Vinings historic significance as
have the increasing numbers of elegant homebuilders and
condominiums/apartments builders in the area. An historic
treasure valued by those who live and work there, Vinings
is also a great treat for visitors who discover it.
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