About Fayette County, GA

Hello Peachtree City and AR! You know unless you are living in a bubble or related to Mork from Ork (remember Mork & Mindy) we are obliterated daily by the news and views on the current status of the economy. For many families this constant deluge of data on the economy coupled with the reality of our own personal financial problems provides the perfect scenario for a guest appearance by an unwanted visitor.....S-T-R-E-S-S!!!

If staying in your home has become the main source of your stress....have you at least talked to a professional or looked at your options? Are you facing mounting credit card debt, car payments, insurance, gas, and other financial challenges? Have you taken any action or just waiting on divine intervention? Panic, worry and stress have some folks on the verge of......well doing something drastic. That normally means something reactionary. The result...more stress!

What to do? Well worrying about situations never really seems to help. It sure hasn't worked for me. What's worse is that I'd probably be sporting a fuller head of hair. But seriously, what about the results? Okay, let's examine the results of stress. Folks in these times of economic uncertanity many of us need to get a handle on how to deal with stress so we can continue to lead happy and normal lives. But you must first realize that dealing with stress is a process and not an outcome.

No I'm not a physician but think about it for a moment. Our attitudes influenced by rushed lifestyles and expectations of instant gratification reflect the need to just eradicate stress rather than to reduce, manage or control it! The result has been what is becoming known as "lifestyle diseases." These diseases are commonly known as heart attacks, strokes, and cancer. So anyway that you look at it stress either real or imagined is the inability to cope with a perceived threat to your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Yep...when is the last time you checked your blood pressure or had a physical?

That's right folks....stress is no joke but a pretty complex phenomenon affecting your whole person, not just your body. Let's be rational here. As the stress mounts from financial worries....stress adds up to more than just a physical arousal and soon your body is literally a battleground for the war games of your mind.

Just as a note, I am no exception to succumbing to worry. I can even attest to the fact that some of my "worry wortness" has caused some depression in the past. Why? Well, if you break down worry it has a immense impact on you. Worry can immobilize your cognitive skills, cloud your rational thinking and therefore become the perfect breeding ground for.....stress!

What is so ironic is that most of us worry about crap that we have no control over. In fact, if you go back and think about it.....those things we worry about are actually quite menial and/or trivial in the grand scheme of things. Yes, we all have had the tendency to make the proverbial mountain out of a molehill....right?

So folks instead of worrying and stressing, how about attempting to use those same energies to plan, develop strategies, set goals and work on things that will potential enrich and empower us. Further, while you are permanently removing those distractions...guilt, worry, and doubt, your perception of life and what is really important will help to move you forward. Trust me...you will see thing in a whole different light!

Just remember, Yesterday's the Past, Tomorrow's the future but Today is a Gift! That's why it's called "The Present!"

Kudos to you Peachtree City...Again! Money magazine has graciously awarded the city the recognition as being one of the best small towns to live in the US. That's some awesome bragging rights baby!

Coming in at #8, Peachtree City and it 34,000 plus residents will all tell you that there is no better place to live and raise a family on this planet! Personally, it would be pretty hard to disagree and not acknowledge their strong sense of community. Besides...what's not to love?

All you have to do is take a drive via your personal vehicle or on a golf cart down the beautiful tree-lined street, roads, and avenues or cruise the 90 miles of golf cart paths to recognize that this is a unique and beautiful sanctuary. Not to mention the miles of friendly smiles you will see on the faces of all that call Peachtree City....home!!

So what is there to do in Peachtree City you might ask? How about let's start with recreation! Peachtree City has swimming pools; a soccer complex; baseball, softball & football fields; a BMX track; numerous parks & playgrounds; the Alta-approved tennis center; and the Kendron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center. Oh yeah did I mention the Fred (Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater)...a 2,000 seat facility?

Additionally, for all of those that consider shopping a viable sport. Stroll the promenades of the Avenues at Peachtree City. Its a breath of air for the traditional mall routine offering an upscale "open air" shopping experience. There are also some great restaurants to check out before or after shopping.

Okay....So what were the factors that were used to determine where were the best places to live? Well, Money magazine considered the economy, job growth, incomes, housing affordability, education, and crime statistics. As I mentioned earlier, Peachtree City has been distinguished before by the magazine. In 2005 the city was ranked #8 and back in 2007 #67.

Finally, I wanted to also recognize both Suwanee (#35) and Martinez (#63) for making the Top 100 list. So for all you city folk from the east, midwest, northwest and other parts of our great country....if you are looking for a great place to raise your family or even retire, maybe Georgia should be on your mind.

#8 best place to live! Peachtree City, GA

Go to the just released August issue of Money Magazine and you will see why the Atlanta Suburb -- Peachtree City, is my home.

Yes, I provide home staging services all over Atlanta, in-town and the complete Metro Area. I home stage all over Atlanta, from Dunwoody to Mid-Town, from Newnan to Norcross, Buckhead to McDonough, Virginia Highlands to Morningside . . . but one spot is what I call home!

I've been an Atlanta area resident for 29 years now, so I know my way around. It's all home, but one spot in particular, Peachtree City, is where I hang my hat!

Here's what Money Magazine has to say:

#8 best place to live! Peachtree City, GA

Take your golf cart to work

WINNER

Top 100 rank: 8
Population: 34,500
Unemployment: 7.4%

"Ask any family why they chose to put down roots in this Atlanta suburb and you'll get three answers. First, the expected: an excellent school system and low crime (the low­est rate of any small town in the state). Then the unexpect­ed: the golf carts.

Planned in 1959, Peachtree City contains five "villages" that are connected not only by standard roads but also by 90 miles of wooded golf-cart paths. Children drive carts to school, families to either of two 250-acre lakes, and yes, golfers to any of the three courses in town.

While the jobless rate isn't teeny, it's two percentage points below the national average. And opportunities nearby are growing: ATM builder NCR and construction equipment maker Sany plan to add a total of 1,400 positions in the next two years."

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Greetings Peachtree City & AR! Is it just me or does it seem like the foreclosure situation mirrors an unwanted fever blister on your lip. You know what I mean...it started kinda small then when you notice it you try and put everything on it to stop it from getting bigger and more noticeable. Much to your chagrin, it seems like the more you do to it the bigger and more noticeable it seems to become until you just decide to ignore it and hope that it will eventually just go away! Then in the meantime, you go about your business trying to pretend that it's not there or at least just not that bad looking! But the truth be told....it's festering, unattractive, and more than likely nobody is gonna kiss you until it goes away....right!

Alright, maybe that is an overblown example but you get the point and most of us have been through it. Unfortunately the foreclosure problem has also created issues for unsuspecting renters. The problem has become so enormous that the media picked up a story awhile back in Chicago where the Sheriff defied court ordered evictions because many of these folks had been paying their rents and now with only a few days notice were having their belonging (not to mention their bodies) physically removed from the properties.

On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed into law the "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009." This law include Title VII, "Protecting Tenants At Foreclosure Act." The Act provides that in the case of any foreclosure on a federally-related mortgage loan or on any dwelling or residential real property, the party taking title to the property pursuant to the foreclosure, ("Foreclosing Party") assumes the property subject to the rights of the tenant. If the owner decides to evict the tenant, the tenant must be given a 90 day notice to vacate the premises.

However, it should be noted that if the tenant executed a lease prior to the date of the foreclosure, the tenant has the rights to stay in the property until the end of the lease period. Of course, the exception being if the new owners will be the occupants of the home. Then the 90 day notice would apply.

The act still raises numerous questions and is vague about related issues as they severely impact the rights of foreclosing lenders. But, the primary purpose of preventing individuals and families from being evicted without due notice or consideration is paramount. Now let's hope we can find additional workable ways to help homeowners stay in their homes.

The 2009 Peachtree City Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9:30 P.M. on Saturday. Peachtree City has a tradition of offering the best pyrotechnics on the South side of Atlanta, and the show is always spectacular.

With Lake Peachtree used as a reflecting pool, the plethora of colors and sounds is a magical mix of awe-inspiring light and color and deafening sound!

If you are planning to attend the festivities, be sure to arrive early. The popularity of the annual gala increases every year, and traffic can be a nuisance. Be sure to park in designated areas and being a blanket of some chairs for seating.

Why not plan to come to Peachtree City on Independence Day? You'll be glad that you did.

Photos are from the 2008 Peachtree City Fireworks Show! Official Peachtree City Website

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