WOODSTOCK
Woodstock is a Northern Atlanta suburb located in Cherokee county and is over 100 years old. It is also the oldest city and fastest growing city in Cherokee county today. It has experienced a growth rate of over 70% in the past ten years, basically doubling in size.
The city is centered around their downtown district, which they pride as Georgia’s number one downtown. Residential areas are in bloom with new subdivisions popping up rapidly. Towne Lake is a very popular residential neighborhood located on the outskirts of Woodstock.
Woodstock has much to offer an individual or family wanting to settle down, work and build a life in this energetic city. Preserving local business and investing into the local economy is an important part of the community and a main focal point. The downtown scene is the heartbeat of this town and they pride themselves on the diversity and welcoming events and activities you can enjoy downtown. From Friday Night Live to the Farmer’s Market, local owned restaurants, social hobnobs, fashion show and many more seasonal events are just to name a few of the lively scenes you can expect downtown. They also have an active Chamber of Commerce that welcomes participation from resident and members. This is a great way to maintain active input within the community you live. The community is very tightknit and geared towards an social lifestyle, with an emphasis on community networking.
The downtown and dining options are diverse ranging from delicious Mexican food from a taco truck known as El Don or a quaint country setting at Century House Tavern. They local food scene offers something for everyone.
Some additional venues and popular places that can be found in town are: Dixie Speedway, a multitude of shops, Elm Street Art Village, Breweries and mountain biking and hiking trails. There are also a number of parks for residents to enjoy from Dobbs Park to Springfield Park and many more.
Woodstock as a whole has a great and diverse residential housing market and each subdivision/neighborhood a little different from the next.
Allatoona Downs, Allatoona Woods, River Plantation, Eagle Glen, Dobbs Estates and tons of other subdivisions are in the forefront of the welcoming housing market of Woodstock. This city offers homes on the low end of $50,000 in Riverchase or Sunnybrook and all the way upwards of $700,000 in Towne Lake Hills and Bradshaw Farms.
Wherever you decide to settle they accommodate budgets of any size and the thriving economy is allowing families to find work closer to home.
ROSWELL
Roswell, a city in Northern Fulton County Georgia famous for their Civil War history and once endearingly known as the “enchanted land”. This city is not to be confused with the infamous alien loving Roswell, New Mexico. Roswell is located on the northern banks of the Chattahoochee River and this provides a great resource for activity and outdoor fun for the residents. The city is ripe with nature and this is a great place to call home, especially if you love nature and beautiful scenery.
The residents love exploring the nature trails, kayaking, and bird watching or even enjoy the Roswell Riverboat. This lovely town is perfect for an active or leisure lifestyle and provides the means for both. The city hold countless Civil War stories and centers many community events around the history. They also offer ghost tours (tons of historic tours), parks, bike recreation and cultural events like the performing arts. In addition they also have a great culinary scene with taverns, sports bars and family owned restaurants.
It has been said that Roswell is one of the fastest growing and more recently popular cities to live in metro Atlanta. The Roswell community is on the rise and much larger than people give them credit for. This city offers a large price range of homes and eclectic neighborhoods, they vary from fancy estate homes to modest condominiums. Chimney Lakes, Roswell Green and Mountain Park are just to name a few. There you can find homes in the medium of around $300,000. Some of the more luxurious homes can be found in neighborhoods such as: Stonegate, Brookfield Country Club, Ivey Mills and Tiffany Place.
Roswell has a well-balanced real estate scene that will fit various lifestyles and needs. Whether you are wanting a leisure retirement, or are an active individual, a new family and especially established families, everyone will feel at home in Roswell.
The history, the nature, the lovely homes and the versatility make Roswell a great choice.
These two cities are gaining traction in the state for being rapidly growing, offering a large selection of living lifestyles and homes available, for remaining true to the southern hospitality and community driven focus that makes residents feel neighborly and safer.
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