Sandy Springs

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www.sandyspringsga.org
(770) 730-5600

Located just outside the I-285 Perimeter and easily accessible via Georgia 400, Sandy Springs was incorporated in 2006 and now has a population of more than 103,000. Sandy Springs is the second largest city in the metropolitan Atlanta area and is the sixth largest city in the state. Their new City Hall opens this year. While Perimeter Mall, one of the area’s premier shopping destinations, falls within the borders of the city of Dunwoody, the surrounding business district belongs to Sandy Springs. Northside Hospital, Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the Scottish Rite campus of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta also fall within Sandy Springs’ borders. These are also some of the largest employers in the city. Sandy Springs has the distinction of being the home of UPS, one of the world’s most recognizable brands. More than 5,500 businesses currently call Sandy Springs home. Recreation opportunities abound in Sandy Springs, which has 12 parks and several annual outdoor festivals and events. Heritage Sandy Springs, a nonprofit that seeks to preserve and promote the history of Sandy Springs, sponsors the annual Sandy Springs Festival and also runs Heritage Green, which includes the Williams-Payne House and Museum. Tennis magazine recently called The Sandy Springs Tennis Center, which has 24 lighted courts, “one of the finest public facilities in the country.” Over the past few years, Sandy Springs has implemented many projects to increase green space, make the city more pedestrian friendly and decrease dependence on fossil fuels. The Atlanta Regional Commission recently honored Sandy Springs for its efforts to use solar energy and propane auto gas for many of its fire stations and police vehicles. Sandy Springs boasts nationally recognized public schools and world-class private schools.

Fairburn

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Fairburn
www.fairburn.com
(770) 964-2244

Fairburn’s slogan, “History Lives Here,” is evident in the historic downtown area. With many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Fairburn has a rich historical culture enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The downtown Commercial District, which has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers various commercial buildings and two historic train depots. The center of the community provides original shopping, entertainment, and dining surrounded by housing and business opportunities. Fairburn continues to grow exponentially while retaining its small town atmosphere. The annual Fairburn Festival, the Georgia Renaissance Festival, and the Southside Theatre attract many residents and visitors to Fairburn.

East Point

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East Point
www.eastpointcity.org
(404) 270-7001

East Point is known as one of the “sister suburbs” along with College Park. Although some parts of the city are run down, East Point has experienced a great revival in the past few years and is now populated with new residences and businesses. Many homes from World War II have been refurbished, and they provide an historic atmosphere for the area. Camp Creek Marketplace, a new shopping center, was recently built on the western side of the city, and it offers great shopping opportunities. The Fulton County School System has its headquarters in East Point, and the school system operates all of the public schools in the area.

College Park

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College Park
www.collegeparkga.com
(404) 767-1537

College Park is known as one of the “sister suburbs” along with East Point. The area has been referred to as “one of the best places to call home.” With 867 structures on the Historic Register, College Park has one of the largest urban historic districts in Georgia. Many colleges and universities are in the area, as well as the largest independent school in the nation: Woodward Academy. The city has a close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and this makes it popular with those with connections to the expanding aviation complex, as well as with Atlanta commuters who prefer a small hometown feel with easy access to big city amenities.

Roswell

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www.roswellgov.com
(770) 641-3727

Unlike many of North Fulton’s communities, Roswell was founded in the early 19th century. The city is named after its founder, Roswell King, who built what became the largest cotton mill in North Georgia. The city was officially incorporated in 1854. By the time the Civil War started, the cotton mill employed more than 400 people, many of whom were sent north when the mill was destroyed by Gen. Sherman’s troops. During the Great Depression, when much of the area’s agricultural industry was lagging, Roswell was ceded from Cobb County to become part of Fulton at the same time that neighboring Milton County was being absorbed by Fulton. Roswell is now the eighth largest city in Georgia with a population close to 90,000, after having experienced extensive growth over the past 20 years. Due to its outstanding quality of life, the city has twice been voted one of the best places in the metro area to live by Atlanta magazine. Additionally, Frommer’s ranked Roswell No. 3 on its list of the best places to raise a family. Part of that can be attributed to its 13 parks, which comprise more than 900 acres of active and passive green space. Residents also have access to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which is part of the National Park System. Roswell boasts a quaint downtown square full of eclectic shops and some of the metro area’s best restaurants.

Buckhead

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Buckhead is an upscale section of Atlanta that provides elegant homes and shopping centers, as well as fine dining and classy hotels. Often called the shopping mecca of the Southeast, Buckhead offers residents and visitors a vast array of shopping opportunities. Several well-known shopping districts are located in Buckhead, including Lenox Square, Miami Circle Design District, and Peachtree Hills at Kings Circle. The area has a bustling night life for the younger crowd, and a safe living environment for families. With many multimillion dollar homes in Buckhead, the housing market mostly appeals to upper-end buyers. Transportation options are vast in the area, and they include cabs/limousines, MARTA, and AMTRAK trains. Business thrives in Buckhead, and the area is considered very affluent and prosperous.

Alpharetta

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www.alpharetta.ga.us
(678) 297-6000

Like many cities in the metro area, Alpharetta sprang out of settlements that emerged after the Cherokee Indians were forcibly removed from Georgia in the 1830s. First known as the New Prospect Camp Ground, present-day Alpharetta is located near a natural spring that became a trading post for nearby settlers. Alpharetta was chartered in 1858 and until 1931 was the county seat of Milton County, which merged with Fulton County in order to avoid bankruptcy during the Great Depression. The city has changed a lot in the past 84 years. With an area of 21.4 square miles, it is one of the largest—and wealthiest—municipalities in North Fulton County. They recently opened their beautiful new City Hall. 63.3 percent of Alpharetta’s residents own a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is nearly 35 percent above the national average for young adults. The public high schools boast a combined graduation rate of 95.5 percent, and with an average ACT score of 23.8 and 65 percent of students participating in AP courses. Known as “The Technology City of the South,” Alpharetta is home to countless office parks and IT centers. It is also a hub for many well-known businesses like ADP, LexisNexis, Comcast and E-Trade, among others. They have over 600 technology companies. Alpharetta is a shopper’s paradise with NorthPoint Mall and Avalon, its surrounding neighborhoods also house many major retailers. Avalon, a new mixed-use development from North American Properties, which owns the Atlantic Station development in Midtown Atlanta, has attracted retailers like Apple, Whole Foods, J. Crew and Road Runner Sports and dining concepts from some of the area’s best chefs. Festivals and musical performances abound both in the historic downtown area and at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.

Awesome Alpharetta
The Technology City of the South

The City has experienced significant change over the last few years such as:

  • New City Hall
  • Avalon is in the second phase of its development
  • New 8 ½ mile Big Creek Greenway is like the Beltline around the City
  • New Hotel and Conference Center
  • Numerous new restaurants
  • Top Golf, The Main Event, and Dave and Busters
  • A new Library
  • There are 50 new construction projects underway currently
  • They have over 600 technology companies
  • Walkability is their key to future planning and a new Master Plan is coming

The median price of homes both attached and detached in February was $386,000 and the median household income exceeds $125,000.